The failure of Democrats and Republicans to agree on a new budget saw the closure of 401 national parks, museums, zoos and other public attractions that draw Japanese tourists across the U.S.
The U.S. government shutdown that started at midnight Monday has impacted the global travel industry, with tourist agencies in Japan scrambling to avoid severe losses.
Mount Vernon, the plantation home of George Washington, the first U.S. president, in Fairfax County, Virginia, is one of the few tourist attractions that will remain open during the federal government shutdown.
The U.S. attractions that will be unaffected are operated by private institutions or other government entities that are still functioning.
According to local U.S. media, the closure of national parks may reportedly result in the loss of 750,000 visitors, and as much as $30 million, per day.
Source: NewsOnJapan
