Japan Opens Bookings for Discounted Travel to Quake Struck Kumamoto The Japanese government has begun accepting bookings for discounted travel to Kumamoto and Nagasaki prefectures, which were hit by a devastating earthquake in July.
The campaign offers up to 60% discounts on travel and hotel stays from October 1 to December 25. The initiative aims to revive tourism in the quake struck areas and boost local economies.
According to recent reports, cancelled hotel bookings in Kumamoto alone were worth over $20 million by August 21.