According to Kyodo, citing government sources, the entry limit will be up to 20,000 people per day.
Relaxation is expected to be introduced in June in case of a favorable epidemiological situation.
In May, the arrival of small tourist groups is possible as part of the experiment.
In December 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced an indefinite extension of entry restrictions due to the risk of spreading the omicron strain of coronavirus.