Japan encourages regional travel with relaxed visa rules for neighbors
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Japan’s falling yen has attracted visitors brining tourism to forefront of the country’s growth efforts. Removing barriers to entry for neighboring nations will further fuel that growth while encouraging more open regional travel.
The government will relax visa requirements for visitors from Southeast Asian countries starting Monday, hoping to lure more travelers from fast-growing economies to spur economic growth.
Japan will waive visa requirements for tourists from Thailand and Malaysia, and offer a multiple-entry visa to Filipino and Vietnamese travelers.
The move coincides with the 40th anniversary of
