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132: Japan reopens its borders. Are tourists ready to return?

Deep Dive from The Japan Times

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How Did Japan During the Pandemic Hurt Foreign Students?

Many foreigners who were stuck in Japan during the pandemic felt frustrated because they couldn't return home and were isolated from their families. For newcomers, Japan can be quite difficult to navigate at the best of times. This was a problem that had been acknowledged officially, even prior to the pandemic. But for those foreign residents who stayed in Japan throughout the pandemic, it really hammered home some of the more difficult aspects of being here.

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