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We’re feeling optimistic about Japan opening up before the spring next year.

COVID-19 Update #5

August 20, 2021/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

We’re halfway through 2021 and finally starting to see a light at the end of this long, dark COVID-19 tunnel. We’re keeping our nose to the grindstone and working hard towards showing our guests an amazing time in spring of 2022.

COVID-19 Update #4

May 7, 2021/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

Tourism to Japan for 2021 is looking much like 2020…BLEAK. Although Japan is going to hold the Olympic games, they’re not going to allow foreign spectators. The athletes will be tested frequently and will only be permitted to go to practice and their competitive events.

JAL Covid-19 Cover for Japan Airlines Passengers

February 16, 2021/in Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering a COVID-19 coverage plan for anyone who flies with them between now and June 30, 2021. The JAL Covid-19 Cover is automatically provided to all customers flying international and provides support in case of contracting COVID-19 on your trip. Read more

COVID-19 Update #3

February 9, 2021/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

2020 is over! Which officially puts us in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic and there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccine rollouts are under way in the G7 nations, which include both the USA and Japan.

COVID-19 Update #2

November 27, 2020/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Becki Benedict

2020 has been an extremely difficult year on a global scale. Japan is currently restricting entry to foreign tourists from over 150 countries around the world, including the United States. It is unclear when tourists will be able to enter the country, but there has been mention of a gradual reopening starting in April 2021.

COVID-19 Update

June 22, 2020/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

2020 has been extremely difficult on a global scale and no country, company or individual is exempt from dealing with COVID-19. Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have received a number of emails and messages from both former and future tour participants encouraging us and wishing us well.