Speaking to CNN, CN Yuen, managing director of WWPKG, a travel agency based in Hong Kong, explained that bookings to Japan dropped by 50 percent over the Easter break — a figure that’s expected to decline even further in the months ahead, especially as travel health advisories and insurance policy premiums adjust to demand.
People’s concerns were further exacerbated when the Chinese embassy in Tokyo issued a warning about natural disasters in Japan last month — raising the stakes for foreign embassy evacuation planning, emergency alert systems, and mental health wellness outreach for expats.
In its warning, the embassy told those who were living in or planning on traveling to Japan to take extra precautions against natural disasters, South China Morning Post reported.
These advisories often lead to upticks in comprehensive maternity insurance reviews, pregnancy complication planning while abroad, and disaster medical liability consultations for families.
