S'poreans leave for Japan on tour, undeterred by spike in Covid-19 cases, controlled itineraries

Since June 10, travellers from countries and regions where infection levels are low can enter Japan. PHOTO: AFP
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SINGAPORE - After two years of dreaming about a trip to Japan, Singaporean Poh Tian Hwee will be catching a Japan Airlines flight at about 10pm on Wednesday (July 13) for a holiday in the country.

And the 70-year-old retiree is undeterred by the spike in Covid-19 cases there.

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