A Revision to Japan Border Controls Recognizes Same-Sex Partnerships
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.
Last week, Prime Minister Kishida announced Japan would reopen to tourism from June. The actual details are a bit more complex – and remain murky.
Japan’s government has announces that a slew of countries will no longer be subject to their wide-ranging entry ban, yet the practical effect remains limited.
Japanese government sources give those stuck outside Japan or planning re-entry reason for cautious optimism.
The blows keep coming for those locked out of Japan, as the government extends its entry ban following the spread of the Omicron variant.
The Japanese government announces today that it will halt the sale of tickets for flights inbound to the country for one month – and citizens are no exception.
After a year and a half of almost no movement, Japan’s strict border control is finally being relaxed for business, trainee, and student hopefuls.
With spouses, job-seekers, students and more stuck outside of Japan, a festival’s claims at getting foreign talent into Japan grates.
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