Japan offering 10,000 free flights

Japan is offering free flights to 10,000 foreigners to visit the country next April to boost tourism badly hit by the March 11 nuclear disaster.

Travelers can apply online for the free tickets, detailing specific areas of the country they would like to visit, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun.
The program is subject to government budgetary approval and travelers have to pay for their accommodation and other expenses.

Tourism authorities will randomly select some of those invited to write positive reports about their traveling experiences so as to ease international worries about visiting the country.
Details such as available destinations, the number of tickets for Hong Kong people and the drawing system have yet to be finalized.