JAKARTA -- Japanese companies have accelerated efforts to help expatriates leave Indonesia amid a surge in coronavirus cases driven by the delta variant, with Tokyo supporting chartered flights home by easing entry restrictions.
Nearly 200 passengers arrive in Tokyo as demand for flights home soars

Japanese nationals check in for the special chartered flight Wednesday at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serving Jakarta. © Kyodo
JAKARTA -- Japanese companies have accelerated efforts to help expatriates leave Indonesia amid a surge in coronavirus cases driven by the delta variant, with Tokyo supporting chartered flights home by easing entry restrictions.