Tokyo, Oct. 12 (Jiji Press)―The number of foreigners who entered Japan in the first half of 2017 jumped 16.4% from a year earlier to 13.34 million, the highest level ever on a half-year basis, the Justice Ministry said Thursday.
The result is partly attributed to new Japan-connected airline routes, mainly opened by low-cost carriers, and a loosening of visa requirements for people from Southeas…
