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IMMIGRATION

JAPAN
Jul 26, 2021
Uneven start for rollout of Japan’s vaccine passports
Local governments are taking different approaches to the document, meaning some people can get theirs on the spot while others have to wait at least a week.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 22, 2021
Japan's vaccine passports: Here's what you need to know
With applications for the documents accepted from Monday, details have been set out on how to apply and where the passports can be used.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2021
With delta surging, Japan tightens quarantine protocols
Border measures will be tightened from Saturday for Myanmar and several other areas, including some U.S. states and regions in Russia, while others will see protocols eased.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan's vaccine passport to initially be valid in five countries
The government reportedly plans to expand the number of countries to around 30 and is currently negotiating with several nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2021
The latest changes to Japan’s quarantine measures: July 15
As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve worldwide, Japan has again revised its quarantine measures by tightening measures for some arrivals and relaxing them for others.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 15, 2021
‘Tokyo Kurds’: A sobering look at lives in limbo
Fumiari Hyuga's documentary about asylum seekers in Japan is an intimate portrait of life with freedom hanging in the balance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2021
Japan's quarantine protocols revised amid fears of highly transmissible variants
From Friday, people who have recently been in Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Zambia are required to observe a 10-day quarantine in government-designated facilities.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2021
Japan to tighten COVID-19 controls for some Olympic groups after variant cases
So far six people related to the games have entered Japan while infected with the delta mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2021
Arrivals from Indonesia and Uganda to face stricter quarantine on entering Japan
A six-day quarantine at a government-designated facility has been stipulated after a rise in new cases of the more transmissible delta variant.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jun 25, 2021
The rules of travel: Japan’s latest quarantine measures
New coronavirus variants emerging in different corners of the world have caused Japan to make numerous changes to its border control measures in recent months.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2021
Japan to relax quarantine measures for travelers from certain areas
The government has begun to loosen its quarantine measures for travelers from several American states, including New York, as well as countries in Europe and the Middle East.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021
Japan aims to issue vaccination passports by end of July for overseas travel
The documents will include the holder's date of inoculation and the manufacturer of the shot they received and will be available both in English and Japanese.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 12, 2021
Bruised by border politics, some Biden officials cling to Trump order on migrants
The order enables U.S. officials to rapidly expel migrants at both the southern and northern borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, essentially cutting off access to asylum for most migrants.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 11, 2021
Detained but not silent: Stories from inside Japan’s immigration centers
Thomas Ash's documentary “Ushiku” brings to the light the experiences of detainees at Japan's immigration facilities and the harsh conditions they face.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2021
Cautious China keeps borders shut despite mass vaccination drive
Despite only one COVID-19 fatality in the last 13 months and growing protection from inoculations, top officials maintain aggressive rhetoric when talking about the virus' risks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
May 27, 2021
What you need to know about the latest changes to Japan's border control measures
In response to the spread of the coronavirus variant first detected in India, Japan has once again tightened quarantine rules for arrivals.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2021
Immigration is the wealthy world’s challenge of the century
A U.N. report says international migration has become increasingly weaponized and is being used by some as a political tool, undermining democracy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 25, 2021
The U.S. and its immigration calculus
Higher levels of immigration may help to explain why U.S. GDP growth often exceeds that of Japan.
JAPAN
May 20, 2021
Japan’s tightened travel bans trigger confusion
The decision to expand the travel restriction list comes amid calls from lawmakers to tighten border control measures after Japan failed to prevent the arrival of new variants.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2021
29% of quarantining arrivals in Japan not confirming their location
According to data revealed to a Liberal Democratic Party policy committee, another 20% have failed to report their health condition as required.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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