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japan right now is the same as malaysia already
already behind the curve

My flight to osaka suppose on Aug 2020 but still cant cancel due to AA said the flight still operating ( chat via ava ). Still hoping AA can extend the travel till Aug 2020.

And Yes, many of japan event cancelled till end of year

Just hold it on until closer to departure date where they will adjust the policy else you loose everything now if you action it now.

Also not to mention they still had the 14 days quarantine for arrival into Japan as well as other member pointed out that the free visa thing for Malaysia is gone at the moment.

This post has been edited by minizian: May 19 2020, 02:38 PM

Japan already cancel whole world Visa. Without Visa, cannot entry Japan. Current only Japan citizen can entry plus 14 days qurantine.

Hello guys, after 2 amazing Japan trips I had previously, I plan to visit Japan again!! I have visited Toyama, Kurobe, Matsumoto, Osaka, Kyoto, Tateyama, Nagoya, Tokyo these places. I need some of experiences from you guys.

I am currently looking at some of the amazing view attraction like Kamikochi ( my wife liked it sooooo much ) or something like Alpine route that kind of Splendid scenery.

I'm thinking of few places, but do suggest me if you experienced nice scenery which is a really must go.

1) Tokushima prefecture - Kochi, Kagawa, Ehime.
2) Fukuoka prefecture - Kitakyushu
3) Kumamoto & Miyazaki prefecture - Including Kagoshima
4) Ishigaki island
5) Okinawa.

Not plan to visit Hokkaido/ Aomori prefecture as I believe I will visit Japan during non winter season. ( most likely Autumn or Cherry Blossom season ).

If you been to Kamikochi, then there are no more hiking route in Japan can beat it already. Based on my experience, only China Yunnan can overtake it (amazing view attraction + Splendid scenery). After been so many country in world, so far still can't find a hiking route that can beat Yunnan.

Based on your list, I will go Shikoku. It more reserve, alot nature path.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm thinking of Shikoku as well. Its really well reserved area there. I will do more research on that area.

Yup, agree. I dont mind if AA cancelled my flight, as long I can get re-book on next 2021 or maybe 2022. My trip to Osaka supposedly is my wedding gift to my waifu. Looks like need contingency plan for now

contigency plan can be replaced with domestic tourism 1st
but try to reschedule it, don't ask for refund/credit account(if they give u the option)

The world is heading towards recession. Everyone is going towards gold, properties or safe-haven currencies like Yen. This may not be a good thing for Japan tho.

Especially for tourism since the Yen would be spiking. I have Yen has been on the steady rise even with lockdowns.

Abe will lower the Yen down if its spike. Since Jan 2020, Yen to MYR always at 0.40 - 0.41

Hopefully. Its really bad for tourism if the yen keeps spiking. Its comfortable around 0.37-0.38 range.

He did that for Olympics to keep tourists flowing but now with postponement, he might just let it go free. Or he could continue BOJ QE to protect manufacturing & exports. Tourism is a goner for this year at least until tailend of 2020.

My AA flight keeps getting moved from 21/5 to 22/5 then now to 28/5 and i suspect they will keep moving until the restrictions are lifted.

any advice for actions i can take? i have travel insurance and I don't think i can get refund since AA is playing dirty by moving the flights without any notification or emails etc.

I just got to know when i check manually in the app or site.

japantimes

I hope this can happen sooner

https://www.godsavethepoints.com/japan-tour...fund-half-trip/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/2...l/#.XskhMWgzaUn

>> The government is seeking to boost domestic tourism by subsidizing a portion of travel expenses once the coronavirus outbreak is brought under control.
>> The ¥1.35 trillion ($12.5 billion) program could start in July if novel coronavirus infections subside soon, Hiroshi Tabata, chief of the agency, told a news conference Wednesday.

Domestic leh. Remains to be seen what sort of stuff we (if the program really even is open to foreigners) can eventually claim. Maybe SKS tickets, domestic flights?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozJNsq1XsBs