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Japan eases border controls amid criticism as exclusionist

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Kishida announced plans Thursday to ease tough COVID-19 border controls and shorten quarantine requirement following criticism. (David Mareuil/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Kishida announced plans Thursday to ease tough COVID-19 border controls and shorten quarantine requirement following criticism. (David Mareuil/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Kishida announced plans Thursday to ease tough COVID-19 border controls and shorten quarantine requirement following criticism. (David Mareuil/Pool Photo via AP)