DESTINATION - JAPAN EDUCATION SPECIAL
JAPAN - A STEP FORWARD Japan's efforts towards post-pandemic recovery seem to be
Kyoto, Oct. 24 to 27) have just taken place in Japan, albeit both
paying off. With a domestic vaccination rate of over 70% (as
in a hybrid format with measures to prevent infections. The
of Nov 5th, 2021), a third dose vaccination booster will soon
restriction on large events that limited attendees to 10,000
be made available. There has been a significant decrease in
people was lifted from the 1st of November (however the limit
the number of COVID-19 cases in Japan, with under 300 daily
on attendees to 50% of venue capacity is still in place). This
cases nationwide for the seventh straight day (as of Nov 5th,
means a number of large events can now take place.
2021). In addition to the above, foreign nationals are now allowed to enter Japan for short business trips, studying
That being said, we now need to provide clear reasons for
abroad and technical intern training. In principle, those
holding face-to-face events and demonstrate the merits of
inoculated with government-approved vaccines can reduce
gathering at destinations rather than virtually. According
their quarantine period from the current 10 days down to a
to The Safe Cities Index 2021 report by The Economist
minimum of 3 days, provided their actions during their stay
Intelligence Unit, Tokyo ranks as the fifth safest city in the
follow a previously approved plan and are supervised by their
world, and Japan is a leading destination for international
host company or organization. These changes are expected
conferences in the Asian region. Recently, we have seen two
to boost international business activities. Currently all
successful bids secured for Japan, for the 27th Asia-Pacific
regions have lifted the state of emergency, and there are
League of Associations for Rheumatology Congress (APLAR) and
no restrictions for domestic travel in Japan. Restaurants can
the 2024 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence
now serve alcohol and operate without restrictions
(WCCI). We recognize that in-person conferences and business
on opening hours.
meetings are significant experiences, and we value face-toface events. Is Japan worth visiting as a business traveller?
The latest information is available at
From the Japan Convention Bureau we say yes! And we
https://www.japan.travel/en/coronavirus/
believe that the hosting of business events in Japan will bring unforgettable experiences to your delegates.
Under the above circumstances, international conferences such as the 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE, Sendai, Sep. 27 to Oct. 2) and the 19th International Symposium on Atherosclerosis (ISA2021, 10
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