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Nhật mở cửa October 11
by 8DonCo Fri Sep 23, 2022 11:47 am
Japan will allow visa-free, independent tourism and abolish its daily arrival cap as of Oct. 11, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday, marking a major policy shift after nearly 2½ years of strict COVID-19 restrictions.
The government will also launch a nationwide travel discount program, which had been shelved due to the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Kishida made the long-awaited announcement during his visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.
“I hope many people will utilize them,” Kishida said at a news conference. "I want to support the travel, entertainment and other industries that have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic."
The decision was hailed by the nation's top two airlines.
"We are extremely happy to see the long-awaited easing of restrictions," Shinichi Inoue, president of All Nippon Airways, the core unit of ANA Holdings, told reporters Friday. "We will increase flights from the end of October to welcome customers from abroad."
"The economic impact of inbound travelers before the COVID-19 pandemic is said to be roughly ¥5 trillion, and we are pinning great hopes that there will be economic effects of similar size," Inoue said, adding that the yen's sharp decline against the dollar "will definitely serve as an incentive" for foreign people to come to Japan.
He said it will lead to stimulating regional economies as well, as there are many people who want to travel to different areas of Japan.
Japan Airlines also welcomed the move, saying in a statement that the company will fully prepare to welcome visitors and contribute to revitalizing the Japanese economy.
Japan has been allowing tourists since June, starting with people on guided tours. On Sept. 7, the government allowed those on nonguided tours who had booked their flights and hotels through registered travel agencies.
But those measures have been unpopular with many foreign tourists who want greater freedom during their trips.
Tourists will need to be vaccinated three times or submit a negative COVID-19 test result ahead of their trip, Kyodo News reported, citing government sources.
A nationwide domestic travel program offering discounts for travel, entry to theme parks, and for sporting events and concerts is also set to start on Oct. 11. People who have been vaccinated three times or submit a negative test result will be eligible for the discounts, according to the report.
The program offers financial assistance of up to ¥11,000 ($77) per person for a one-night stay.
The moves will be welcomed by the nation’s tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
Travel agencies have been urging the government to waive the visa requirement for tourists, which has been a major hurdle for those wishing to come to Japan. In some cases, prospective tourists had to submit their visa application in person to the nearest embassy or consulate, while others did not get their visas in time for their travel plans.
In 2019, a record 31.88 million foreign travelers visited Japan, but the figure plummeted to about 250,000 in 2021 due to the closed borders.
The daily arrival cap has been raised gradually over the past six months, first to 5,000 on March 1 and eventually to the current 50,000.
The government will also launch a nationwide travel discount program, which had been shelved due to the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Kishida made the long-awaited announcement during his visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.
“I hope many people will utilize them,” Kishida said at a news conference. "I want to support the travel, entertainment and other industries that have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic."
The decision was hailed by the nation's top two airlines.
"We are extremely happy to see the long-awaited easing of restrictions," Shinichi Inoue, president of All Nippon Airways, the core unit of ANA Holdings, told reporters Friday. "We will increase flights from the end of October to welcome customers from abroad."
"The economic impact of inbound travelers before the COVID-19 pandemic is said to be roughly ¥5 trillion, and we are pinning great hopes that there will be economic effects of similar size," Inoue said, adding that the yen's sharp decline against the dollar "will definitely serve as an incentive" for foreign people to come to Japan.
He said it will lead to stimulating regional economies as well, as there are many people who want to travel to different areas of Japan.
Japan Airlines also welcomed the move, saying in a statement that the company will fully prepare to welcome visitors and contribute to revitalizing the Japanese economy.
Japan has been allowing tourists since June, starting with people on guided tours. On Sept. 7, the government allowed those on nonguided tours who had booked their flights and hotels through registered travel agencies.
But those measures have been unpopular with many foreign tourists who want greater freedom during their trips.
Tourists will need to be vaccinated three times or submit a negative COVID-19 test result ahead of their trip, Kyodo News reported, citing government sources.
A nationwide domestic travel program offering discounts for travel, entry to theme parks, and for sporting events and concerts is also set to start on Oct. 11. People who have been vaccinated three times or submit a negative test result will be eligible for the discounts, according to the report.
The program offers financial assistance of up to ¥11,000 ($77) per person for a one-night stay.
The moves will be welcomed by the nation’s tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
Travel agencies have been urging the government to waive the visa requirement for tourists, which has been a major hurdle for those wishing to come to Japan. In some cases, prospective tourists had to submit their visa application in person to the nearest embassy or consulate, while others did not get their visas in time for their travel plans.
In 2019, a record 31.88 million foreign travelers visited Japan, but the figure plummeted to about 250,000 in 2021 due to the closed borders.
The daily arrival cap has been raised gradually over the past six months, first to 5,000 on March 1 and eventually to the current 50,000.
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Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by ga10 Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:35 pm
Vậy bác 8 sửa soạn đi sang Nhật chơi nửa phải 0? Tui nhớ bác found some good flight deals trước đây và cũng nói hy vọng lúc đó Nhật sẽ mở cửa lại.
ga10
Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by 8DonCo Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:36 pm
ga10 wrote:Vậy bác 8 sửa soạn đi sang Nhật chơi nửa phải 0? Tui nhớ bác found some good flight deals trước đây và cũng nói hy vọng lúc đó Nhật sẽ mở cửa lại.
Yes, tui khỏi đổi chuyến bay
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Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by 8DonCo Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:43 pm
Yes, booked hotel lúc trước giá rẻ mà tiền Yen đang xuống càng rẻ hơn 
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Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by ga10 Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:10 pm
8DonCo wrote:Yes, booked hotel lúc trước giá rẻ mà tiền Yen đang xuống càng rẻ hơn
Đi chơi hoài sướng nhỉ! 2 đứa con bác bây giờ lớn hết rồi thì bác tha hồ du dương với người đẹp mà 0 phải lo khi tụi nó tự túc ở nhà nửa!
ga10
Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by 8DonCo Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:17 pm
Họ còn cho discount program nhưng không biết cho được bao lâu ??
The program would expand the existing one offering discounts and coupons for travel within local regions.
Under the new program, costs for public transportation and accommodation will be reduced by up to ¥8,000 per night per person. Costs will be cut by up to ¥5,000 for accommodation only.
In addition, people will get coupons worth ¥3,000 on weekdays and ¥1,000 on weekends for use at restaurants.
The program would expand the existing one offering discounts and coupons for travel within local regions.
Under the new program, costs for public transportation and accommodation will be reduced by up to ¥8,000 per night per person. Costs will be cut by up to ¥5,000 for accommodation only.
In addition, people will get coupons worth ¥3,000 on weekdays and ¥1,000 on weekends for use at restaurants.
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Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by ga10 Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:22 pm
Tụi tui tính tới khoảng tháng 3/4 mới về VN được. Từ đây đến cuối tháng 1 tui bận phải làm Budget, audits, and year-end closing cho nên 0 thể nghỉ lâu được. Tháng 2 thì chắc vé cũng còn mắc vì mấy người về VN ăn Tết. Với lại tui nghỉ tháng 2 ở bên Nhật cũng còn khá lạnh.
ga10
Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by 8DonCo Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:27 pm
năm nay tết sớm vào tháng 1, đi cuối tháng 3 đầu tháng 4 coi hoa anh đào
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Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by ga10 Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:29 pm
8DonCo wrote:năm nay tết sớm vào tháng 1, đi cuối tháng 3 đầu tháng 4 coi hoa anh đào
Đi vào cao điểm chắc vé & hotel giá sẽ 0 rẻ. Em tui thì rủ bay sang Australia & New Zealand chơi in addition to đi VN.
ga10
Re: Nhật mở cửa October 11
by 8DonCo Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:46 pm
ga10 wrote:8DonCo wrote:năm nay tết sớm vào tháng 1, đi cuối tháng 3 đầu tháng 4 coi hoa anh đào
Đi vào cao điểm chắc vé & hotel giá sẽ 0 rẻ. Em tui thì rủ bay sang Australia & New Zealand chơi in addition to đi VN.
tui coi sơ sơ đi cùng ngày vào cuối tháng 3 bên tui giá rẻ hơn bên D.C của bà nhiều, D.C không có chuyến bay direct đi Nhật
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