Japan eases entry restrictions for medium, long-term staying foreigners

Social distancing signs sit on a bench at Narita Airport in Narita, Japan, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. - Bloomberg

TOKYO (Xinhua): Japan eased entry restrictions into the country on Thursday (Oct 1) for foreigners around the world put in place to combat the spread of Covid-19, although entry is still being refused for tourists.

Those such as foreign medical professionals, teachers and others who are qualified for medium or long-term stays for three months or longer will be allowed entry, the government said, with those travelling for business purposes for less than three months also being eligible.