Tourist numbers limited

Japan is preparing to welcome a small number of tourists back to the country after shutting its borders during the pandemic. In a test to prepare for a larger resumption of travel, the country is planning to allow about 50 vaccinated-and-boosted travellers to visit as part of organised tours later this month, the Japan Tourism Agency said. The pool of 50 travellers will be allowed from four countries Japan has designated as priority markets: the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore.