(AFP photo)HONG KONG: Japan on Friday resumed visa procedures to accept foreign tourists, taking the first step toward increasing inbound tourism to help turn around its economy as worries about the Covid-19 pandemic wane. The guided tour participants will be included in the arrival quota. Travel agencies will explain that they may not be able to take part in tours unless they follow the procedures. Travel agencies will:ask tour participants to wear face masks, disinfect hands and purchase insurance to cover medical expenses. will swiftly take tour participants to medical institutions when they are found infected with novel coronavirus.

Source: Bangkok Post June 10, 2022 21:55 UTC