Washington advises against traveling to Japan, the host nation for the Tokyo Olympics

On Monday, May 24, the United States recommended that its citizens not travel to Japan, the host of the Olympic Games this summer, due to the risks associated with the Covid-19 epidemic. ‘Due to Covid-19, do not travel to Japan’And the Writes for the US State DepartmentWhich raised travel guidelines to the limit of consultations.

Over the course of several weeks, the department has been updating its travel warnings to align them with those of the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), in order to better consider the risks associated with the Coronavirus. Outcome: More countries are now ranked at Tier 4, “I don’t go there.”.

But with regards to Japan, which is two months away from the Olympic Games due to be held in Tokyo from July 23 to August 8, this warning is of particular significance. Especially since the holding of the global sports competition is still a matter of discussion in the archipelago, part of which is subject to a state of emergency in the face of the fourth wave of Covid-19. The State Department did not immediately say whether the decision might affect the preparation for the Games and the participation of American delegations.

Washington is evoking the existence of Covid-19 “To a very high level in Japan”, As well as the limitations that Affect entry for American citizens in the country.

For its part, the website of the United States Embassy in Japan determines the chances of Japan entering an American “Very limited.” “Travel for tourism or for most other short-term reasons is not permitted, and there is no indication that this will change anytime soon. Visa-free travel has been suspended.”The embassy writes.

“The government of Japan does not distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers in entry requirements related to COVID-19.”, And the “Quarantine applies regardless of the vaccination status.”, And she adds.

Japan is relatively spared the epidemic compared to other countries, with around 12,000 officially recorded deaths since early 2020, however, Japan is seeing an increase in Covid-19 cases which is putting its medical system under stress.

Residents strongly oppose the games, but organizers reiterate that strict anti-virus measures and a ban on foreign viewers will allow them to take place. “In all safety”.