Japan's reopening poised to deliver vital GDP boost

Weak yen expected to draw visitors looking for affordable trips

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International tourists visit Tokyo's Sensoji temple. Visitors to Japan are expected to rebound to nearly half of pre-pandemic levels next year. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

AZUSA KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's decision to loosen border controls is expected to buoy an economy facing headwinds, as inbound tourism recovers with the aid of a weak yen.

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