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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Justin McCurry in Tokyo

Pressure builds on Japan to return to unrestricted tourism by end of month

Dancers perform during a preview of the Asakusa Yokocho alley, a newly-built restaurant in one of Tokyo's most famous tourist spots
Dancers perform during a preview of the Asakusa Yokocho alley, a newly-built restaurant in one of Tokyo's most famous tourist spots. Photograph: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images

Japan could return to unfettered tourism by the end of next month as pressure builds on the government to end Covid-19 travel restrictions and cash in on a weak yen.

Officials are reportedly considering removing the current daily cap of 50,000 arrivals, which includes returning residents, and a return to visa-free travel. A rule requiring individual travellers to make bookings through travel agencies could also be lifted, according to media reports.

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