Apr 27 (soranews24.com) - Under normal circumstances, Golden Week is a time many look forward to in Japan. Consisting of a loose string of national holidays starting from April 29 to May 6, Golden Week sees a large influx of travel as people spend the week vacationing or visiting relatives in more rural parts of Japan.
However, with the rise of COVID-19, the Abe administration has been pleading for citizens to stay indoors, with many unfortunately ignoring the government.
For some islands that are known to attract droves of tourists, such as Miyakojima in Okinawa prefecture, the arrival of travelers could mean disaster, heightening the possibility of an increase in local COVID-19 cases and a shortage of essential resources.
As a countermeasure, the Miyakojima Restaurant Business Association has made a new decision to discourage travelers.