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  1. For Travelers

    Last updated: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Get ready for your dream trip to Japan! Japan is now open to travelers from all countries or regions! Those who enter Japan on or after April 29th 2023 are not be required to present a valid vaccination certificate or a Covid-19 negative test certificate.

  2. Information for U.S. citizens traveling to Japan

    Travelers who are unsure of their eligibility to travel to Japan should contact the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate for additional information. Effective as of midnight April 29, 2023 (Japan time), all travelers arriving in Japan will no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test certificate.

  3. Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    From April 29, 2023, regarding all travelers and returnees (NEW) (1) Travelers and returnees will no longer be required to submit either a certificate of negative result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure, or a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate of three doses or equivalent.

  4. Latest Japan Entry Requirements

    Since 29 April 2023, all visitors can travel to Japan regardless of vaccination status, as vaccination proof and pre-departure tests are no longer required. We can advise further if you have any questions - just let us know! ... British Airways - COVID-19 Travel and Service Updates. United - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates. Qantas - Coronavirus ...

  5. Any restrictions on entering Japan?

    Any restrictions on entering Japan? On April 29th, 2023, all border measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were lifted. Those who are entering Japan on or after April 29th, 2023, will not be required to present a Valid Vaccination Certificate or a Covid-19 Negative Test Certificate. For more information, please check the following page.

  6. Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions

    9. Visit Japan Web. 10. Installation of apps and other requirements upon entry into Japan. All coronavirus-related information on this website is gathered from the government ministries and authorities responsible for handling COVID-19 restrictions and measures. Due to the regularly changing situation and the constant updating of information ...

  7. Measures for Cross-Border Travel

    For general inquiries regarding border measures for entry into Japan; Contact: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. TEL: 03-5253-1111 (Japanese only) For inquiries regarding flight information; Contact: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Civil Aviation Bureau, Director for Crisis Management Office. TEL: 03-5253-8700. 3.

  8. Travel to Japan during Covid-19

    The basics. It's official: Japan will reopen to tourism on October 11. Ad Feedback. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the news in September at a press conference. "We will lift the ...

  9. Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19

    <From 0:00 am (JST) on April 29, 2023, about all travelers and returnees> (NEW) (1) All travelers and returnees will no longer be required to submit either a certificate of negative result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure, or a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate of three doses or equivalent.

  10. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates Valid for Entry into Japan from

    COVID-19 vaccination certificates issued in Japan which fall under any of the categories (1)-(3) below, and prove that at least three doses of COVID-19 vaccine are inoculated. (1) COVID-19 vaccination certificates issued by either the Government of Japan or a local public authority/municipality in Japan (The COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate for ...

  11. Can I travel to Japan? Travel Restrictions & Entry Requirements for

    Japan is now open to travelers from all countries or regions. Travelers are required to provide either a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate (3 doses) of WHO-approved vaccines or a certificate of negative result of pre-departure COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departing from the originating country/region.

  12. Can I Travel To Japan Now? June 2024

    Last Update: December 4, 2023 (this page will be updated as needed) Japan is open! Visa-free, independent travel is now possible for most nationalities. There are NO Covid protocols for Japan. You do NOT need to be vaccinated against Covid to enter Japan. You do NOT need a negative Covid test to enter Japan.

  13. COVID-19 Health & Safety Information

    The Coronavirus travel restrictions page is a travel advisory updated regularly in line with the official information provided by the Government of Japan. COVID-19: Practical Information for Traveling to Japan is an information page built to help travellers plan a safe trip around Japan. See specific measures taken by Japanese organisations below.

  14. Japan to end COVID-19 border measures on May 8

    Kyodo. Apr 3, 2023. Japan will end the current border control measures on travelers from overseas on May 8 in line with its decision to categorize COVID-19 as a common disease the same day, the ...

  15. Japan

    COVID-19: All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information. COVID-19 vaccine. ... Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Japan for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

  16. VISA

    Review on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals into Japan. Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel; Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Statistics for the Number of Visas. Number of Visas Issued in 2021(May 31,2022)

  17. Here's What's New in Japan for Travelers Planning a Trip in 2023

    A luxury hotel room in Tokyo this month (Dec. 2022) might set you back $1,200 a night, or more, and staff at these hotels are still getting used to the onslaught of diverse demands again ...

  18. COVID-19: Practical Information for Traveling to Japan

    Planning a Trip to Japan? Share your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp. COVID-19: ... All border measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were lifted on April 29th, 2023. Those who enter Japan on or after April 29th, 2023, are not be required to present a valid vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 negative ...

  19. Japan Disaster Updates and Travel Alerts

    Japan dropped all remaining COVID-related entry requirements (including the need of COVID testing/vaccination certificates) on April 29, 2023. With this, over three years of COVID-related border measures have came to an end.

  20. FAQ

    Answers to your questions about traveling to Japan and staying safe during COVID-19, including where to get help if you need it. ... Planning a Trip to Japan? Share your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp. ... Those who enter Japan on or after April 29th 2023 are not be required to present a valid vaccination ...

  21. Do I need a vaccine to travel to Japan?

    Since April 29th, 2023, travelers to Japan will no longer need to present a vaccination certificate or a pre-departure test. Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine before traveling to Japan? No, presenting a vaccination certificate or a pre-departure test is no longer needed.

  22. PDF Japan Tourism Agency June 2023

    figure. Travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic caused a drop in travel demand. Tourist arrivals bottomed out in 2020. Since then, tourism demand has been recovering. (Figure I-2) Ranking of intl. tourist arrivals by country/region (2021) 3 Source: Prepared by the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) based on data published by the UNWTO.

  23. Japan: impact of COVID-19 on outbound travel plans by month 2023

    Impact of COVID-19 on outbound travel plans in Japan 2020-2023, by month Estimated number of travelers during summer vacation in Japan 2014-2023 Share of people intending to go on domestic leisure ...

  24. Doctors in Japan claim 37 people died due to COVID vaccinations in 2023

    T OKYO -- Doctors in Japan have attributed the deaths of 37 people in 2023 to COVID-19 vaccinations, Japan's health ministry revealed for the first time on June 5 in its Vital Statistics report ...

  25. 6 Easy Tips to Minimize Your COVID Risk as Cases Rise

    "CDC recommends the 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines," says the agency. " Everyone aged 5 years and older should get 1 dose of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to ...

  26. STSS: Japan reports record spike in potentially deadly bacterial ...

    Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases released a risk assessment saying the number of STSS cases caused by iGAS "has increased since July 2023, especially among those under 50 ...

  27. Japan To Issue New Banknotes in July 2024

    From July 3rd 2024, the Bank of Japan will be issuing new banknotes for the main denominations of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen, a change announced back in 2023. As well as new security features, like 3D holograms, intaglio printing and tactile marks, a new lineup of historical figures and national icons will be gracing the new designs ...

  28. Over 3,500 people were stranded on mountains in Japan in 2023

    Among people stranded, the number of foreign nationals accounted for 145, the highest since comparable data became available in 2018 and a figure 1.4 times the level in 2019, before the COVID-19 ...

  29. Japan Resumes Travel Without Covid Restrictions from April 29th

    April 28, 2023. JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization. As of Saturday, April 29th, 2023, Japan will begin accepting international tourists without COVID-related restrictions for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The latest easing, formerly slated for May 8th, has been expedited by one week. Previously, all visitors ...

  30. Impacts of interest rate hikes on the consumption of households with a

    Demand for Canadian Banknotes from International Travel: Indirect Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic. June 14, 2024 ... Results from the 2023 Merchant Acceptance Survey. See more. Our next $20 bank note We've started the design process for the new $20 bank note featuring His Majesty King Charles III. See more about the new note and our ...