More regional airports in Japan to accept entrants from abroad: PM

At present, international flights are limited to five airports in Japan -- Chubu and Fukuoka

Really? Still not seeing direct flights from the states to these regions. Must be for the privileged?

Tour groups only, unlike everywhere else on the planet, so it won't make much difference unless China re-opens for outbound tourism. That's not likely if they stick to any form on Covid Zero.