The agency added that further details will be decided in conjunction with the Japan Association of Travel Agents.
Another poll by the Japan News Network this month showed 48 per cent in favour of easing restrictions with 38 per cent against. His two predecessors, Mr Yoshihide Suga and Mr Shinzo Abe, were done in by their perceived woeful management of the Covid-19 pandemic. Media reports say that Japan is gearing up for a further easing of Covid-19 border control measures next month as the first step towards a broader welcome of more visitors in summer after the election.