According to the latest reports, the Japanese government has announced that it will begin gradually reopening international travel in the spring of 2022. Specifically, Japan will ease entry restrictions in three phases.
In the first phase, beginning in the spring of 2022, Japan will allow foreign business travelers and international students with valid visas to enter the country. These individuals will be required to provide proof of a negative PCR test result and undergo a 14-day quarantine.
In the second phase, beginning in the summer of 2022, Japan will allow foreign tourists with valid visas to enter the country. These tourists will be required to provide proof of a negative PCR test result and undergo a 14-day quarantine. In addition, Japan will consider allowing tourists from specific countries and regions where the pandemic situation is relatively stable to enter the country.
In the third phase, beginning in the fall of 2022, Japan will further ease entry restrictions, allowing all foreign nationals with valid visas to enter the country. However, specific details have not yet been finalized and will be determined based on the pandemic situation and public health measures.
In addition, the Japanese government has stated that travelers entering the country must comply with strict COVID-19 prevention measures, including providing proof of a negative PCR test result and undergoing quarantine. Travelers must also download and use the COVID-19 prevention app designated by the Japanese government to receive the latest information on COVID-19 prevention measures at any time.
Overall, organized tours to Japan have not yet fully resumed, but as the pandemic situation improves and public health measures are gradually eased, it is expected that foreign tourists will be able to enter Japan in phases starting in the spring of 2022. However, the specific timing and details will depend on the pandemic situation and government policies; we recommend closely monitoring the latest announcements from the Japanese government.
