Q&A: Japan's coronavirus-related border controls english.kyodonews.net

A: In principle, the entry ban applies to all foreign nationals.
The government recognizes "special exceptional circumstances" that warrant allowing foreign nationals into Japan despite the entry ban.
Under specific conditions, this also applies to permanent residents, spouses or children of a Japanese national, spouses or children of a permanent resident, and long-term residents.
A: The entry ban has drawn criticism particularly from Japan's expatriate community, as it prevents them from traveling home even to address urgent business.
A: Along with the entry ban, the government has suspended visas issued to foreign nationals across more than 170 countries.