It's been more than two and a half years since travelers could freely visit Japan, which is one of the last countries to completely relax covid-19 border restrictions.
It comes at a crucial time as the government promises high inflation and a weak yen will be eased by a revival in economic activity.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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