From 11 October travellers will no longer need to go through a travel agency to vist Japan and will also no longer need a visa.
The announcement was first made by Japan's minister of digital affairs Taro Kono, who shared the lifting of regulations in a Twitter thread. The country's Prime Minister added: "We will lift the ceiling of the number of entrants into Japan, lift the ban on individual travel and lift the ban over visa-less travel."
Tours were strictly planned and holidaymakers were accompanied by a tour guide at all times. At the time, there was pressure from businesses to resume tourism due to a falling yen, which is currently sitting at a 24-year low.
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