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Written by: Liang Huanmin
2020-03-05 18:08
Last updated: 2020-03-05 20:11A new type of coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19, commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) epidemic is raging in Japan. Authorities announced next week that they will implement two-week quarantine measures for visitors from China and South Korea and suspend visa-free entry for Hong Kong and Macao tourists.
Japan is a popular tourist mecca for Hong Kong people. Chen Leyi, the director general of the Tourism Council, said that there were fewer than 85 groups departing in March and involving 1,600 tourists. Kangtai cancels all Japanese delegations from tomorrow to March 31.
Japan ’s Minister of Justice Moriko announced on Twitter on March 5 that Japan will reject entry from South Korea and some parts of Iran, and will suspend visa-free entry arrangements for Hong Kong and Macao people, and suspend Chinese and Korean people. visa. She said that China, Japan and South Korea would strengthen international cooperation to deal with the epidemic.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced earlier on the day that from 00:00 on March 9th, all passengers entering from China and South Korea will be compulsorily sent to designated places for quarantine and quarantine for 14 days. Public transport is not allowed. The measures are tentatively implemented until The end of March. He also said that during the implementation of the measures, all aircraft flying from China and South Korea to Japan were limited to landing at Tokyo Narita Airport or Osaka Kansai Airport.
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A spokesperson for Kangtai said that in view of Japan ’s quarantine law, all passengers from China are required to enter designated quarantine facilities for quarantine for two weeks, and the special arrangements for Hong Kong people to be visa-free are tightened. Customers are worried about this and may not be able to travel as scheduled , Therefore decided to cancel all Japanese tour groups departing from tomorrow (6th) to March 31, involving about 15 groups, about 300 group members, customers who have registered can choose to transfer, retain the group fee for 6 months or Refund. The spokesman pointed out that Japan tour groups departing on or after April 1 will make arrangements later.
Japan intends to suspend visa-free measures in Hong Kong. (Profile picture)
If visa conditions are too harsh, no handling fee will be cancelled
Yuan Zhenning, Chief Executive Officer of Zongyou Tour, said that Japan plans to introduce compulsory measures within the day, requiring passengers from China and South Korea to enter Japan for quarantine and quarantine for 14 days and intends to suspend visas issued to tourists from China. Visa measures.
At present, there are about 5 groups of vertical and horizontal tours in Japan, and there is no need to return to Hong Kong early. In addition, there are still more than ten groups of about 300 people in March, ready to leave. The company is now actively verifying with the Japan Tourism Bureau again. If the visa conditions are too harsh or compulsory quarantine is required after entry, all Japanese tour groups departing in March will be cancelled without charge.
Yuan Zhenning said that in the past April was the "sakura period" in Japan. Many Hong Kong people like to experience cherry blossoms in different areas of Japan. Before the "incident", only 10% of the trip compared with last year was left. It is unknown afterwards. Mentioned that in April last year, 300,000 Hong Kong people went to Japan to travel. Of these, 10% or 30,000 were members of the group, so the response was very loud. He said that if there is any latest news, adjustments will be made later and he will put the safety and rights of passengers first.
In response to the latest entry restrictions in Japan, EGL East Travel decided to cancel all Japanese travel products from March 9 to March 31. A total of about 1,500 people were affected, including tour groups, free travel and Love's On overseas wedding services. At present, there are still about 15 tour groups and self-guided guests in the East Tour, with a total of about 350 people. Dongyuyou said that those who have registered can choose to transfer, retain the group fee for 6 months, or refund the full amount after deducting the handling fee. Dongyuyou has successively notified the affected guests. If the guests have already reported to the group, they can call the telephone enquiry center 3692 0888 to inquire about related matters. As for the arrangements for Japanese tour groups departing from April 1, they will be announced later. Will continue to pay attention to local news and make corresponding arrangements.
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