Hawaii Easing Travel Restrictions for Japanese Tourists

No quarantine for those who are tested negative for COVID-19

The State of Hawaii, a favorite destination for Japanese tourists, has announced that travelers from Japan will be allowed to travel in Hawaii without quarantine under the condition that the traveler tested negative for the new coronavirus prior to departure. This is the first time the state has taken such a response to travelers from outside the United States since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Hula dancers at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu

Hawaii reopened to visitors on October 15th with a condition. In order for travelers from the mainland US to enter Hawaii without quarantine, they must obtain a negative certificate from a pre-approved testing organization within 72 hours prior to travel.

On October 27th, the governor of Hawaii David Ige said, "Many families living in Hawaii have roots in Japan." "Re-welcoming travelers from Japan to Hawaii is important for maintaining a close relationship between the two. It will be a great step."

Surfers in Hawaii  Image by Manie Van der Hoven from Pixabay

The first flight from Hawaii to Japan will arrive on the 6th of next month. Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways plan to significantly increase the number of flights from Japan to Hawaii in December, although similar flights are expected to be limited to 10 flights throughout the month.

Sheraton Waikiki poolside view in Honolulu, Hawaii

Meanwhile, several governments such as Canada, South Korea, Thailand and New Zealand are already in talks on measures to ease travel restrictions to Hawaii.

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