TOKYO -- Japan on Wednesday began reopening its borders to tens of thousands of foreign residents locked out since April, as the government attempted to keep the coronavirus at bay. But after four months in limbo, some residents who have lived in Japan for years are questioning the wisdom of returning.
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The scene at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Aug. 1: Japan's handling of entry restrictions on foreign nationals has cast doubt on its drive to attract more international business. © EPA/Jiji
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