Coronavirus: Japan to give people discounts of US$190 a day to boost domestic tourism

Japan’s battered tourism industry has welcomed a government support package to keep firms afloat through the coronavirus crisis, even as there are concerns over whether the funds will benefit small businesses or if people will travel at all. Details of the Go To Travel Campaign are still being worked out, but the government said it would include subsidies of up to 20,000 yen (US$190) per day – provided through discounts or vouchers for hotels, restaurants, transport and attractions – for…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3086980/coronavirus-japan-give-people-discounts-us190-day-boost