(TAN): Japan is planning to lift the ban on travelling to China and 11 other countries, which was imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, from next month, reports said.
Among the 11 other countries and regions are Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
But citing a report by Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said authorities in Tokyo would urge people not to make non-essential trips.
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The Japanese government has banned travels to 159 countries and regions in the wake of the pandemic.
The Xinhua report said those travelling would have to test negative for Covid-19 before entering Japan and also upon arrival, while their sponsors, such as companies or organisations that support them, would be expected to ensure their self-isolation for 14 days, during which time they would not be allowed to use any public transport.
To start with, the Tokyo authorities would allow 1,000 foreign arrivals to the country every day. The limit will be increased gradually.
