Japan will limit the number of tourists on Iriomote Island to 1,200 a day because of the destruction of the archipelago.

Country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Japan in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Japan in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year (元日);
• January 2, Monday: New Year (元日);
• March 3, Tuesday: New Year (元日);
• March 10, Tuesday: Coming of Age Day (成人の日);
• February 11, Saturday: Day of the national foundation (国立財団の日);
• February 23, Thursday: The birthday of the emperor (天皇誕生日);
• Martha 21, Tuesday: Day of spring equinox (春馬の日);
• April 29, Saturday: Showa Day (ソバの日);
• May 3, Wednesday: Constitution day (憲法記念日)
• May 4, Thursday: Day of greenery (緑の日)
• May 5, Friday: Children’s Day (こどもの日)
• July 18, Tuesday: Marine Day (海の日)
• August 11, Friday: Mountain Day (山の日)
• September 19, Tuesday: Respect for the Aged Day (老年敬意の日)
• September 23, Saturday: Autumn equinox day (秋のエクイノックスデー)
• October 10, Tuesday: Sports Day (スポーツの日)
• November 3, Friday: Culture Day (文化の日)
• November 23, Thursday: Labor Thanksgiving Day (仕事に感謝の日)
• December 31, Sunday: New Year (新年)