Foreign visitors to Japan dive 99.9% in July for 4th straight month

Japan received an estimated 3,800 foreign travelers in July, posting a year-on-year plunge of 99.9 percent for the fourth consecutive month amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Friday.As the country continues to implement strict border controls to prevent the spread of the virus, banning in principle the entry of foreign nationals from 146 countries and regions, it is set to be some time before tourists can return.Japan received 2,600 overseas visitors in June, 1,663 in May and 2,917 in April, according to the Japan Tourism Agency.The figure in July marked the 10th co…READ FULL ARTICLE