From 7 News Australia, Published 29/09/2020:

“Japan is set to slowly lift overseas travel bans as early as next month according to local news organisation, Nikkei Asian Review."

The good news for all of us is, Australia’s on the official list.

"The Japanese government will reportedly give priority to 10 countries and regions that have a low number of COVID-19 infections, those countries include Australia and New Zealand.”