Japan considers a complete ban on foreigners entering the country

January 5 According to a report by Japan’s Asahi Shimbun on the 5th, the Japanese government is considering temporarily completely banning foreigners from entering the country.

According to the report, from December 28, 2020, the Japanese government suspended the approval of foreigners, but there are still 11 countries and regions where business tourists, international students and skilled interns can continue to enter the country under certain conditions.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiro Kan said at a New Year’s press conference on the 4th that due to the expanding scale of COVID-19 infection, a declaration of emergency will be issued in the capital circle and the entry of foreigners will be completely restricted.