‘Think again’: Tourism campaign under fire as virus cases spike in Tokyo

Infections in the capital are at their highest level since the outbreak began. FMTNews Japan Tourism Covid19

People wearing face masks walk at a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo on July 10.

A panel of experts was set to meet with Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura to discuss the multi-billion dollar “Go To” promotion on Thursday, a day after Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike publicly queried the campaign’s timing and methods. Nishimura said he wanted to hear the panel’s opinions on containment measures, such as preventing large gatherings and ensuring ventilation in means of transport.

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