Originally Posted by
Gradfly
If OP is was intending to fly this month, I don't think they would grant him a dispensation. There's currently an entry restriction for foreign nationals from a group of 30~ countries, which includes the US. Right now, its in effect until the end of Jan and does not allow any exemptions.
That is correct . I even got a Visa and was planning to go to Manila, but due to the entry ban that is what resulted in the idea to try and meet in Narita.