Oct. 11: Japan to allow entry of visa-free independent tourists and abolish the daily arrival cap.
So far so good, you may think you can travel without your guide in Japan. But just wait. Your guide not only accompanied you but also can protect you from the people with the prejudice or worries about different nationalities. The worries about other nationalities are greater than before. The crime rate of Japan, which used to be known for being quite low, has risen recently. It's a same situation anywhere in the world even if the degree is different after the confusion of COVID-19.
Your guide would play an important role. Your guide could protect you from the prejudices.
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