Japan considering easing nonresident foreigner entry ban in March

Japan is considering easing the entry ban on nonresident foreigners to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in March, amid growing criticism from academic and business circles, a source familiar with the matter said Saturday.The current border restrictions introduced at the end of November will end on Feb. 28 as scheduled and the government is preparing to announce details of the relaxed steps next week at the earliest, according to the source.A quarantine period of seven days is required after arrival for nonresident entrants allowed in under special conditions at p…READ FULL ARTICLE