Homecoming and travel during the Obon holidays "Thorough measures to prevent infections" Minister of Foreign Affairs Akabane August 7, 13:49
At the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane showed that many people were cautious about returning home and traveling during the Bon holiday starting on the 8th, and when going out, it was infected. I called for thorough measures to prevent.
Among them, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, regarding the reservation status of transportation during the Obon holiday period, the number of reserved seats on the JR Shinkansen trains decreased to about 20% of the same period last year, and the domestic flights of airline companies decreased to less than 40%. After making it clear that he/she said, "I understand well that the citizens are cautious about returning home. It will not be the usual congestion situation."
In addition, "Do not leave when you have a fever, including going home, as well as when using the Go To Travel business, to maximize the establishment and popularization of styles such as safe and secure travel in the Wiscorona era. We would like to ask for your cooperation." and called for thorough measures to prevent infection.
On the other hand, while Governor Koike of Tokyo called for refraining from traveling and returning home outside of Tokyo, while Governor of each region makes requests according to the situation of the region, "Go To Travel" is being promoted. I understand that none of these remarks relate to whether or not travel is targeted. The citizens also make appropriate travel decisions and plans based on various information." I reiterated my idea of continuing the business.