The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Poles against traveling to this country. Tourists are canceling reservations en masse

Poles planning to travel to Japan in the near future should familiarize themselves with the latest announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Polish office warns travelers of a possible earthquake, which may follow the recent 7.1 magnitude tremors recorded last Thursday off the coast of Kyushu.

MFA warns Poles

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a travel advisory for Japan, warning against travel due to the growing risk of an earthquake. “Following the 7.1 magnitude quake that struck Kyushu Island on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a warning of an increased probability of a strong earthquake along the Nankai Fault,” we read on the gov.pl website.

In connection with the issued warning, the Polish Embassy in Tokyo also asks for special caution and to follow the latest recommendations of local law enforcement. Information on the current risk of earthquakes is provided on the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Tourists are massively canceling their reservations

Japan has not been the best place to travel in recent weeks. Although the media recently reported a boom in tourism due to the exceptionally weak position of the Japanese currency, the earthquake that hit the country on Thursday, August 8, caused an immediate retreat of travelers. In the face of the disturbing events, as well as government warnings of possible “megaquakes,” many tourists decided to cancel their stays in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Fearing a resurgence of the threat, thousands are canceling hotel reservations, even though they risk losing some of their deposits. “Cancellations from Aug. 9 to 18 represent a loss of about 140 million yen in revenue,” Susumu Nishitani, a representative of the hoteliers’ union, told AFP news agency. “We are very hopeful that reservations will start flowing in once the warning is lifted,” he added.