Japan will be allowing its long-term residents to re-enter the country regardless of their reason for leaving.
This marks the largest move by Japan in easing its re-entry restrictions.
Long-term visa holders from more than 140 countries will be eligible under the new criteria starting from next month.

CNA (English): https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-japan-to-ease-re-entry-curbs-foreigners-resident-visas--13040078