Japan's tight COVID rules stand out as virus risk ebbs

Testing requirement dropped by other countries risks stranding travelers abroad

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Travelers wear protective suits at Narita International Airport. Japan continues to require travelers to submit a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours. © Reuters

AKIRA MAEMURA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Even as other countries loosen coronavirus-related restrictions as data shows a lower risk of the worst outcomes, Japan has barely budged on its strict travel limits and isolation guidelines.

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