Japan, the most beloved tourist destination of Hong Kong people, will resume receiving foreign tourists from June 10. Hong Kong people do not need to show the vaccination certificate to the Japanese authorities to be exempted from testing and quarantine entry, but they must come with a tour group.
After three years away from the "countryside", many local people and things have changed.
"Hong Kong 01" contacted Hong Kong people living in Japan and travel blogger Hyacinth. She said that Japan's tourism industry has undergone a major reshuffle in the past two years. Some old shops lost to the epidemic and closed down, but during this period, new attractions were also born, such as Ghibli The park and Fukuoka LaLaport one-to-one RX-93ff v Gundam (Nu Gundam), etc., also suggest that even if the public has been there, it is worth experiencing again.
Japan's epidemic atmosphere is not tense
The haze of the new crown epidemic has enveloped the world for at least two to three years. Although different places have different anti-epidemic measures, Hyacinth said that the current atmosphere in Japan under the epidemic is generally not tense, because most of the bans have been lifted in March, and now Japanese residents Free movement.
Tram traffic can avoid the rush hour when it is fully loaded
She said that about 90% of people still wear masks on the street. Although the Japanese government has recently relaxed the measures of the mouth office, masks are not required if the population is not dense, but fortunately, Japan is known for its clean environment, and restaurants and shopping malls are equipped with Put disinfectant alcohol, temperature detectors and other supplies, so you only need to pay more attention to personal hygiene and wash your hands frequently.
However, she reminded the public to pay attention to the fact that there are still a lot of people on the trams in Japan.
Japan's tourism industry undergoes a major reshuffle
Hong Kong people haven't been to Japan for three years. The local things that everyone misses may be different. What are the places worth visiting now?
Hyacinth said that in the past two years, Japan's tourism industry has experienced a major reshuffle, with old stores closing down and new ones opening. Therefore, even the places that have been visited have changed before and after the epidemic, so it is worth visiting again.
Ghibli Park, Fukuoka LaLaport 1:1 Gundam debut
She mentioned that many new attractions were born during the epidemic, such as Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture, which is expected to open in November this year, and Fukuoka LaLaport 1:1 RX-93ff v Gundam (Nu Gundam), which opened in April this year. Gundam, etc., coupled with the fact that this year coincides with the Setouchi International Art Festival and the Echigo-Tsumari Earth Art Festival are held simultaneously, it is believed that it will become a major event in the tourism industry in 2022.
TOKYU HANDS Ikebukuro store and other stores closed
There are joys and sorrows, Hyacinth revealed that many Hong Kong people's favorite shops or attractions have closed due to the epidemic, including "TOKYU HANDS Ikebukuro Store", "OIOI Marui Department Store Ikebukuro Store", "SEGA Ikebukuro GiGO" and Odaiba Ferris Wheel (Palette Town) et al.
She also said that the current price of Japanese sake has not changed much, but she believes that when the government opens up free travel, the price of alcohol may rise.
The third brother of Tan Zai landed in Japan
In addition, the "Tanzai Sange Rice Noodles", which is hailed as a famous product in Hong Kong, landed in Tokyo earlier, attracting a large number of diners to patronize, becoming a topic of the moment.
Hyacinth said that if members of the public are curious about the difference between the Japanese version of Tan Zai San Ge and Hong Kong, they can also go on a "pilgrimage" and try it, but she personally thinks it is unnecessary.
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