COVID vaccinesAnalog Japan's paper-only vaccine certificates worry airlines
Digital records seen as key to travel industry's recovery from COVID-19
ANA and other airlines are beginning to try out vaccine certificate apps like the IATA Travel Pass. (Photo by Hajime Matsumoto)
AZUSA KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Japan is set to start issuing paper certificates for coronavirus vaccination -- a slow rollout typical for a country struggling with digitization. And the lack of digital options has raised concerns among airlines eager to revive international travel.