Japan to allow foreigners

Japan has announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travellers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11, says KOBAYASHI Daisuke, Executive Director, JNTO Dubai Office.

TT Bureau

JNTO looks forward to welcoming individual inbound travellers back to Japan with the long-awaited lifting of entry restrictions. The resumption of individual travel to Japan and visa waivers, and the elimination of the daily arrival cap will allow international visitors to enjoy Japan in more ways than in the past two-and-a-half years. These measures are long-awaited news for tourists around the world who have been looking forward to visiting Japan.

KOBAYASHI Daisuke, Executive Director, JNTO Dubai Office, shared, “The Middle East is positioned as one of the 22 strategic international markets targeted by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). Since the opening of the JNTO Dubai Office in November 2021, we have been eagerly awaiting, and busy preparing for, the day when international visitors can return to Japan with relaxed entry restrictions. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the United Arab Emirates. JNTO Dubai Office will engage in various promotional activities. I am looking forward to seeing as many people as possible from the Middle East visit Japan in the coming months and year.”

Seino Satoshi, President, JNTO shared, “I am incredibly pleased to finally welcome back individual travellers after coping with the pandemic during a wait of    two-and-a-half years.”