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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Japan border policy keeps thousands of foreigners in limbo

Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

More than a year ago Sebastian Bressa finished his paperwork to become a language teacher in Tokyo and made plans to quit his job in Sydney His life has been in limbo ever since.

Japan has kept its door closed to most foreigners during the pandemic, and the 26-year-old Australian is one of hundreds of thousands denied entry to study, work or see their families.

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