Japan to Allow Visa-Free Travel for Tourists Starting October
Summary by NewsWall Aug 26 23
- Japan is expected to waive visa requirements for certain tourists and remove the daily entry cap in October.
- Short-term travelers from the United States and certain other countries will no longer need visas.
- Japan will scrap the daily entry limit of 50,000 people.
- The Japanese government could benefit from the increased buying power of tourists due to the weakened yen.
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| Last Updated | Sep 15 22 |
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