国際｜中国、再度日本渡航自粛呼びかけ / International | China calls for renewed travel restrictions to Japan.

Summary

On December 11, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again urged caution regarding travel to Japan.

The reason for this advisory is the recent earthquakes that have occurred. This call comes as a continuation of a similar warning issued a month ago, emphasizing the need for awareness regarding natural disasters. In Osaka and Kyoto, a decrease in visitors from China has been observed, but only two businesses have been significantly affected.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I’ve heard that China is advising against travel to Japan again. I wonder why that is?
Log: This time it’s due to the earthquake. Since there was a recent earthquake in Japan, the Chinese government is prioritizing safety.
Chako: I see! But is it really having an impact?
Log: In places like Osaka and Kyoto, there has been a decrease in the number of visitors, but it seems that only a few businesses are affected.
Navi: It’s believed that the occurrence of earthquakes raises travelers’ safety concerns, which leads to the advisories against travel.
Chako: That makes sense! Safety comes first!

Admin’s Note

Amid the growing awareness of recent natural disasters, the Chinese government’s renewed call for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan is significant information. Given that earthquakes are difficult to predict, it’s understandable that many people feel anxious. While the impact on the tourism industry seems to be limited for now, there are concerns about a potential long-term decline in the number of visitors to Japan. This situation has made us realize the importance of reassessing our preparedness for natural disasters.