. >> reporter: the president of the jma says it's time to be flexible and review the policies. government, though, has no immediate plans to halt its campaigns. >> translator: both tourism operators and travelers are implementing measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. we believe the risk of infection from travel can be reduced if such measures are taken properly. >> reporter: a top official from governing ldp says tourists and restaurant industries are finally on the verge of being able to cope with economic fallout from the pandemic and that canceling or limiting go to will be another blow in the very tough year. there are signs of some recovery from earlier in 2020. personal consumption, which accounts for more than half of japan's gdp, grew by 4.7% quarter on quarter. the government tourism subsidies boosted spending on travel and dining out. but at this trel agency, wod-be tourists have recently been canceling trips. >> translator: the spread of the coronavirus appears to have discouraged customers from traveling. >> reporter: murayama says clients ask if it's r