Japan immigrationJapan's entry ban keeps Indonesian, Filipino workers in limbo
Some patiently wait, but others raise voices against strict border controls
Japan recently extended its strict entry ban, affecting even Asian people with visas for long-term work or study. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
NANA SHIBATA, KOYA JIBIKI and BOBBY NUGROHO, Nikkei staff writers
January 26, 2022 17:27 JST
TOKYO/JAKARTA -- As Japan continues to impose strict entry restrictions, foreigners who have prepared to work there are being left outside ever longer, patiently waiting without losing hope, though frustrations over Tokyo's border controls are growing.