Cancellations Surge for Japan Trips Following Kumamoto Earthquake

[Anchor] Many people were planning to visit Japan for their summer vacations, but are cancellations continuing following the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture?

[Reporter] Kyushu, Japan, is a major tourist destination popular among many South Korean travelers.

Travelers who were scheduled to depart for Kumamoto have canceled their reservations, citing concerns that normal travel would be difficult, and people who had planned trips for next week are also calling off their schedules, saying the atmosphere is not right for sightseeing.

Online Japanese travel communities have seen continuous reactions emphasizing that safety comes first and that they can always visit another time.

When a large-scale earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture 10 years ago, more than 2,000 people canceled their tour packages with major travel agencies within just a week.

Amid ongoing recovery and rescue operations, the most concerning issue is the possibility of additional strong aftershocks.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of the possibility of another strong earthquake occurring within a week.

The Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Fukuoka has also urged South Korean nationals currently staying in the region to exercise extreme caution against aftershocks.

(Photo Source: Online Community)
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