Japan welcomes EU decision to reopen borders

Japan on Wednesday welcomed European Union's decision to reopen its borders to travellers from 14 countries including Japan.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Japan appreciates move, but it is still considering and preparing towards a reopening of its borders for EU and or countries.

Japan currently allows "exceptional travel" on condition of additional coronavirus safety measures for travellers from Vietnam, and is in preparations to do so with Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.

EU bloc made anuncement on Tuesday and will begin lifting restrictions from Wednesday.

Citizens from following countries will be allowed into EU's 27 members and four or nations in Europe's visa-free Schengen travel zone: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.