will begin this month — but ever so slowly, ever so carefully. When the first international visitors arrive, beginning this Friday, June 10, they will be required to wear masks, take out medical insurance to cover expenses in the event they contract Covid-19, and be chaperoned by tour guides throughout their trip.
Kishida has long credited his country’s strict entry policies with helping Japan weather the pandemic better than many other nations. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Japan has recorded fewer than 31,000 deaths due to Covid-19, at a rate of 24.3 deaths per 100,000 residents, according to. Comparatively, over one million Americans have died from Covid-19, at a rate of 306.1 deaths per 100,000 residents.
In contrast, Japanese travel agencies will set tour routes to avoid crowded areas and select hotels and attractions with strict antivirus measures. At the time of booking, they will be required to outline the rules and only accept customers who agree to comply.
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