More than half of Singaporeans say they are considering Japan for their next vacation.
Young citizens may have more interest. According to research published in May, a majority of Singapore's 16 to 24 year olds are considering Japan for their next vacation.
The top choice among survey respondents was Japan, followed by Taiwan. 26% of people indicated interest in vacationing in Malaysia, but this may have been affected by the question about travel plans by air.
The CEO of the Tokyo-based travel agency Tokudaw said her company saw a large increase in business after Japan reopened its borders in June.
Among those who want a change of seasons, Japan is a popular destination in Singapore.
She said that travelers from Singapore enjoy cherry blossoms and snow a lot.
Alex is going to Japan this autumn.
Wanping Aw at Shinjuku Gyoen, a popular park in Tokyo. Aw, who is Singaporean, has lived in Japan for 13 years.The country strikes the "sweet spot" between the familiar and unknown according to a self-proclaimed "Japanophile."
The culture of Japan is similar to that of Singapore in that it follows social rules for the collective good.
He said that the trains aren't going on strike while you're rushing back from a day trip. It is familiar to how we live here.
The food is familiar but branched off from there in a variety of fascinating directions.
Alex Ng said most Singaporeans enjoy the intricacies of Japanese culture. “It’s cathartic and inspiring to experience it.”The religious differences between the two countries are appreciated by him.
He said that Singapore has a variety of religions. Shintoism, which informs a lot of Japanese life and culture, is different from what we grew up with.
There are cherry blossoms. Thousands of cherry blossom trees were cultivated for hundreds of years.
He said that he hasn't yet stopped watching the spectacle.
There are more than 100 countries and territories marked as blue in Japan.
Travelers from those places don't have to take a Covid-19 test or get vaccinations to enter. The Embassy of Japan in Singapore requires visas and pre-flight Covid-19 testing.
Many travelers are confused by the requirements beyond this
The rule allowing tourists to enter only when a travel agency among others organizing the trip serves as the receiving organization of the entrants is especially true.
This language is used on websites like these.
Everyone is confused and stressed about the visa application process.
She said that the misunderstanding is worsened by the fact that the Japanese embassies use the term package tour. The image of 30 to 40 strangers in a big bus is conjured up.
She said that this isn't correct.
She said that she has arranged three solo travel bookings since Japan's borders opened in June.
Potential travelers are befuddling by the term "pre- fixed itinerary".
She said that everyone seems to think that it's hard to come up with an itinerary. It isn't as hard as it appears.
Everyone is confused and stressed about applying for a visa.
To apply for a tourist visa, travelers need to plan an itinerary and book their flights and accommodations before she can approve their application, she said.
She said that travelers can work through tour agencies in their home countries if they apply for the certificate.
International travelers are required to travel with a chaperone at all times.
The chaperone is an employee of the travel agency. She said chaperones can help with things like restaurant reservations and train schedules.
He said that a chaperoned trip isn't a deal-breaker. He said he would go to Japan more often if the rules were simpler.
He is optimistic for now.
He said that there was a chance that Japan would relax restrictions soon.
He secured his flights and hotels, but not his visa, on the assumption that the rules may change in the fall.
Many other people in Singapore are doing the same thing She said that they are pushing off the process to apply for their visas for as long as possible.
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