Can anyone suggest a way to reach Japan? Currently, we are seeing a potential flight with overnight layovers in Bahrain (BAH) and Abu Dhahi (AUH), but our worry is that she could be turned away again at immigration at either of those locations.
The UAE allows unlimited airside transit, if your friend can get there. From there Etihad is still operating daily to Narita for the following week at least.
What a lifesaver airline Etihad is: