Japan To Lift Travel Ban To 12 Countries Including China

The video discusses the lifting of travel restrictions in several countries, including China, starting next month. These restrictions were initially implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The travel ban affected various Asian countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Japan plans to remove its 14-day quarantine requirement for business travelers and returning Japanese citizens, regardless of their departure country. Currently, Japan's travel ban includes 159 countries and regions worldwide.

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