Japan to begin subsidy campaign on July 22 to help virus-hit tourism

Japan will begin a subsidy campaign on July 22 to boost domestic tourism hit by the novel coronavirus, the tourism minister said Friday, although concerns remain over a resurgence of infections.The Go To Travel Campaign will eventually subsidize up to half of expenses, including accommodation and transport fees, with the government initially providing discounts worth 35 percent of total costs.The remaining 15 percent will be covered by coupons to be issued after September, to be used at travel destinations for food, shopping and other travel activities, according to the tourism ministry.Tho…READ FULL ARTICLE