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Japan to Relax Border Control to Boost Economy

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Japanese officials may further relax border controls for foreign travelers as a way to boost its economy.

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, Seiji Kihara, revealed that a cap on daily entries could be lifted in the not so distant future.

Japan has barred most foreign visitors for the last two years amid measures to slow the spread of Covid-19.

The yen slid to its lowest point against the US dollar in 24 years last week, dropping as much as 1.7 percent.

Written by: Helen Obih

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