TOKYO -- Residents of Tokyo will from Thursday be able to take advantage of national travel subsidies, as Japan seeks to revive its coronavirus-battered tourism industry.
The government is offering 1.3 trillion yen ($12.3 billion) in inducements that cover up to half of applicants' domestic travel spending -- 35% for accommodation and 15% for restaurant and souvenir coupons. The subsidy is capped at 20,000 yen per person per night.
