Japan weighs ending pre-arrival COVID test requirement

Vaccinated travelers no longer would need proof of negative result

20220822N Narita

Narita Airport, near Tokyo. Japan's current border controls require travelers to show proof of a negative COVID test result from within 72 hours of departure. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan's government is considering ending the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for inbound travelers who are vaccinated, Nikkei has learned.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.