Japan mulls limited resumption of inbound tourism from spring


People crossing a street in the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo on Sunday (Dec 6, 2020). Japan's government is considering the resumption of inbound tourism on a limited basis from the spring as Tokyo prepares to host a delayed summer Olympics. - AFP

TOKYO, Dec 6 (Reuters): Japan's government is considering the resumption of inbound tourism on a limited basis from the spring as Tokyo prepares to host a delayed summer Olympics, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's administration is leaning toward allowing small tour groups from Asian countries where coronavirus infections are well under control, such as China and Taiwan, the Asahi reported without citing sources.

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