Japan to Lift Entry Restrictions for Business Travel, Students

Japan is looking to allow foreign travel solely for short business trips, study abroad and technical training, with a policy change expected this week, Nikkei Asia reported. While tourists would not be included in this change, the change would be the first move to lift COVID-19-related travel restrictions for Japan. Its coronavirus cases are substantially lower than its record levels over the summer, prompting Japan to gradually loosen its entry ban on foreigners, Nikkei said.