https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1814/
Japan eases entry policy for foreign arrivals
Japan opened its doors to foreign arrivals on November 8, a long-awaited development for the thousands of students and workers who had been unable to enter the country for months.
The government is relaxing entry restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases in
Japan continues to drop. Daily totals have been below 1,000 every day since October 3rd, and no fatalities were recorded for the first time in fifteen months on November 7th.
Japan's borders had been closed to foreign visitors since January due to high infection totals at the time.
Tourists still won't be allowed to enter.
"We will assess the effectiveness of these measures and decide whether to reopen the country for tourism by the end of the year, taking into account the infection situation," deputy government spokesperson Isozaki Yoshihiko said at a news conference on Monday.
The government will keep a 3,500-person cap on daily international arrivals. This number includes Japanese citizens.
Immigration authorities say about 370,000 people with permission to stay in
Japan are waiting to enter the country.
Japan cases continues to drop while Singapore cases is 3000+ high plus lions get infected. LOL!!!!