Giant Olympic rings at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The Summer Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. Photo: Reuters Giant Olympic rings at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The Summer Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. Photo: Reuters
Giant Olympic rings at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The Summer Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. Photo: Reuters
This Week in Asia /  Lifestyle & Culture

Japan eyes March opening for Asian tourists as coronavirus fears ease and Olympics loom

  • The government is making plans to permit small groups to enter Japan from places that have the coronavirus under control, such as Taiwan, Vietnam and China
  • Airlines including JAL and ANA are gearing up for increased business and are preparing more low-cost flights for short-haul trips

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Julian Ryall
Julian Ryall

Updated: 6:40pm, 9 Dec, 2020

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Giant Olympic rings at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The Summer Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. Photo: Reuters Giant Olympic rings at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The Summer Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. Photo: Reuters
Giant Olympic rings at Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park. The Summer Olympic Games are expected to begin on July 23. Photo: Reuters
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