Japan travel industry faces stark holiday season

Suspension of Go To Travel program elicits shock and resignation

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Kimono-clad tourists wearing protective face masks are seen at a temple in Tokyo. The Japanese government's Go To Travel campaign has been suspended for the New Year's holidays, from Dec. 28 to Jan.11. © Reuters

HISASHI TSUTSUI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government's announcement that it will suspend the Go To Travel domestic tourism campaign over rising COVID-19 cases has elicited surprise and resignation from a travel industry preparing for the busy New Year's period.

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