New 'Yokoso' measures
Robert inquires about the changes that started Nov. 20.
"Please advise if Permanent Residents with re-entry permits are going to be required to join the non-Japanese lines when entering Japan under the new fingerprinting and face recognition procedures.
"The Ministry of Justice's Web site advises that those with 'Special Permanent Residence Permits' will not. If so, why are Permanent Residents (PRs) segregated and why is this new form of discrimination being supported by the Japanese government? The PR card has a fingerprint and picture; would this procedure still be required each and every time or only for the first time?"