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JAPAN SAFETY AND SECURITY UPDATE FROM
JNTO KL
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Japan Safety and Security Update
Dear valued partners,
In light of the current pandemic situation occuring worldwide, many sightseeing spots, accommodation facilities, and restaurants in various cities in Japan are taking measures against the COVID-19 infection in accordance with the guidelines for each industry set by the Japanese government. Likewise, each municipality office in local Japanese cities are delivering extra precautionary steps in ensuring the safety and security of its visitors, both domestically and internationally.
Let's have a look at what the city of Hakodate (Hokkaido), Chiba (Chiba), Takayama (Gifu) and Miyoshi (Tokushima) have to offer in term of delivering a sense of safety and security to their patrons.
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[HOKKAIDO PREFECTURE] Hakodate City |
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Hakodate city has always been a top-picked tourist destination in Hokkaido, regardless of the season. Hence, the safety and security measures being implemented in the city are one of the main concerns by many visitors. Here are specific measures taken at major sightseeing spots and accommodation facilities in Hakodate city. In addition, Hakodate city is requesting the cooperation of both citizen and visitors to take measures to prevent the infection of the COVID-19.
Some of the measures taken in the city is the enforcement of the “cough etiquette” at Hakodate city...
Q: What is actually "cough etiquette"?
A: The way you cover your mouth and nose with a mask, tissue, handkerchief, or the edge of a sleeve to avoid spreading germs to other people when you cough or sneeze.
Click on the download link below to download the guideline PDF issued by the city for own references or to be shared with your prospective clients. |
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On the other hand, Hakodate city has also set up an AI chatbox on its official website (bottom right Q&A section on the website). You may now ask the AI navigator in either of the following 4 languages, i.e. English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) or Korean. Explore their official webpage below. |
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[CHIBA PREFECTURE] Chiba City |
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Chiba city, the gateway city to enter Tokyo or Kanto region via Narita airport, is another city many travellers visit/ transit when they enter/ leave Japan. Understand more about their efforts in combating COVID-19 via their newly launched promotional video "Welcome Back to a New Chiba: The New Normal Around Narita Airport".
Below is the message from Chiba city:
"Here in Chiba, we're taking steps to keep you safe from COVID-19.
These small measures have a big impact.
Keeping a safe distance, taking temperatures, sanitizing and disinfecting, and of course wearing masks.
All of this is part of our safe and secure "new normal," and our promise to create a new kind of travel.
We can't wait to welcome you back to Chiba.
Welcome Back to a New Chiba." |
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[GIFU PREFECTURE] Takayama City |
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Surrounded by the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, positioned in the center of Japan, Hida Takayama is known as “Little Kyoto”. It is a friendly city with beautiful seasonal sceneries and has a long and rich history.
Old Town, once developed as a merchant town built around the former castle town of the Edo period, is still prosperous today.
In spring and autumn, the city hosts the famous “Takayama Festival”, one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan. Gorgeous parade floats pass by spectators, reminding them of classic landscapes of the past.
Hida Takayama is listed as a three star must–visit tourist site in “Michelin`s Voyager Pratique Japon” and “Michelin Guide Vert Japon”.
We are looking forward to you coming to Takayama in near future.
＜COVID-19 measures>
・Wearing masks
・Social distancing
・Using disinfectants
・Air ventilation
Each shop in Takayama introduces its own COVID-19 measures.
Looking forward to seeing you coming to Takayama, again!
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[TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE] Miyoshi City |
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Have you heard of “Iya Valley“ in Tokushima prefecture as a travel destination to Japan?
Some of you might have heard of it from JNTO webinar session on Shikoku region.
Iya Valley is a beautiful gorge with unspoiled natural scenery, narrow river gorges, rustic vine bridges and relaxing hot springs. It is famous for:-
- The unique vine bridges, one of Japan's Top 3 Unusual Bridges
- Scenic thatched homes of the Ochiai hamlet
- The iconic Peeing Boy statue standing high above the valley
Although it’s not time to travel abroad yet, but through the study sessions and workshops on infectious disease control, we are ready to welcome you visiting Iya valley with peace of mind.
We are looking forward to seeing you, hopefully soon!
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