Accommodations in Hokkaido have seen cancellations due to the disaster, which registered a maximum of 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale on Sept. 6. If they take a tour to more than one municipality, a maximum of 70 percent will be discounted. Tourists who book accommodations on tour websites from Oct. 1. are eligible for the discounts. Starting from mid-October, tourists who book package tours or other options are expected to be covered by the discount. The fare from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, which currently costs ¥22,690, will be reduced to as low as ¥10,310 for some tourists.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 30, 2018 09:00 UTC