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Travelers who have booked travel Asia to Japan during April are probably wondering whether it is safe to go ahead with their visits. The Australian government is currently still advising that people should not travel to Tokyo and surrounding areas with its highest-level warning.

Travel insurance will generally not cover travelers when a government warning has been issued, so it logically follows that trips to Tokyo are a no-go at present. For other areas of the county, the government is advising a high degree of caution, which means that you should follow news reports closely to stay up-to-date with the changing situation. It's important to get written advice from your travel insurer to state that you will be covered in spite of the government cautionary warning. Quantas has also extended their change fees waiver for passengers who booked travel to japan up to April 30th. Passengers are even eligible for full refunds, but this only applies to travel booked prior to the earthquake and tsunami.