“Go To Travel” Tokyo to decide next month Nishimura Economic Revitalization Minister August 26 11:17
Regarding the "Go To Travel" policy for stimulating tourism demand, Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura asked the Cabinet Committee of the House of Representatives whether to include trips to and from Tokyo that are not covered next month by holding a subcommittee of the government to analyze the infection situation I showed the idea to make a judgment after doing it.
Regarding the countermeasures against the new coronavirus, the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee held an examination during the closing session, and Nishimura Minister for Economic Recovery indicated that he would continue to watch the infection situation in Tokyo with caution, while the end of last month. He explained an expert analysis that the peak seems to be on a downward trend.
In addition, he said, "I would like to make a judgment by holding a subcommittee next month to have an expert analyze the infection situation and so on," regarding "Go To Travel," which is a policy to stimulate tourism demand that does not cover travel to and from Tokyo. Next month, he decided to hold a government subcommittee to consider measures against new coronaviruses to decide whether to add travel to and from Tokyo, and analyze the infection status before making a decision.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe's physical condition, Nishimura said, "Looked a little tired last week and the week before last, but yesterday it seems to be the same, and I received various instructions. I would like you to be strong and to take the lead in demonstrating leadership."