Government officials in Japan will begin welcoming a limited number of international travelers in May as part of a test tourism program.

Japan will offer limited package tours to triple-vaccinated travelers from the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore to gain information for a broader restart of tourism.

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The government will approve limited international tour groups and they must plan their itineraries in advance. Travelers have to be accompanied by tour operators.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced last month that the country would be relaxing border measures in June to align it with other G7 countries that welcome international visitors.

Business travelers, foreign workers and approved visitors are only allowed into Japan if they have a negative coronaviruses test taken within 72 hours, fill out the necessary health forms and acknowledge the country's COVID-19 rules and regulations.

Japan welcomed 31.9 million tourists in 2019.

The Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel opened its doors to the public in April, bringing joy to the classic Disney film franchise. Tokyo Disney has five Disney-themed accommodations and its first moderate-class resort.

The Toy Story Hotel has two wings, one of which is themed after Buzz Lightyear and the other after Woody.