What is the current situation in Japan?

Japan remains open for travel, and there is no indication in current public reporting of on-the-ground tourism disruption linked to fuel availability. The main visible impact is higher fuel costs and higher fuel surcharges on some international flights.

The Japanese government has moved to cushion retail fuel prices through subsidies, which means the pressure is being felt primarily through costs rather than through any inability to operate travel services normally. On the ground, tourism services, transfers, excursions, and accommodations continue to function normally.

Please note that for destination-specific clarifications regarding Japan, we recommend validating with the Japan team before communicating to clients.

What you can say to your client

Japan remains open for travel. The main impact at present is higher fuel-related costs, including some increased fuel surcharges on international flights, rather than disruption to travel services on the ground.

In practical terms, travel to Japan continues normally, and the destination remains fully operational.