If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’re probably curious about the coronavirus in Japan and how it’s affecting travel.
At Boutique Japan, we’ve been monitoring the ever-evolving situation since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, and put this article together based on having fielded questions from travelers around the world.
Along with keeping close tabs on the news and official developments, we are also in constant contact with our various colleagues and friends throughout Japan and beyond, including guides, local experts, hotel and ryokan staff, and many others.
While few people are traveling internationally at this unique moment in time, many travelers ? ourselves included ? are nevertheless excited to plan for the future. As you think about your own future travel plans, we hope you find the details below both clear and helpful.
Originally written in February, this post was updated and republished on June 19, 2020.

With trusted contacts around the world, we’ve encountered a diversity of perspectives.
Some people are more concerned about the virus itself, while others worry most about the accompanying economic and social effects (many find both disconcerting).
Of course, nobody really knows what the future holds, but many countries are in the process of gradually easing travel restrictions, or planning to do so in the near future.
We’ve spoken with many travelers who are eager to embark on international trips as soon as possi...