EBC Newsletter – September 30, 2020

EBC Newsletter – September 30, 2020

 

 

From the EBC

 

Dear Friends of the EBC,

An important improvement has been made in September authorizing the re-entry to Japan of foreign residents. From October, foreign students, medical staff and other people in cultural activities planning for stays of three months or longer should be able to enter the country.

However, most businesspeople are still unable to come to Japan, as underlined in one of the examples featured in this EuroBiz article.

The EBC met government officials several times, and after discussions we have come to the conclusion that it will be useful to pursue and advocate for bilateral agreements between individual European countries and Japan. Japan has already concluded some bilateral agreements (Vietnam, Thailand, …) and more are currently being negotiated (about 15-17 Asian and Oceanian countries). We are therefore publishing today the attached statement.

As we mentioned in a previous newsletter, the EBC is welcoming questions regarding the latest changes to the (re-)entry ban. They can be anything on the administrative process related to departing and entering Japan and what is needed while being overseas.

If we get enough questions, this will assist us in our efforts to get a presentation from the immigration authorities. Questions can be sent in to: [email protected]

We wish you a good reading and hope you stay positive and healthy during this difficult time.

Valerie Moschetti
EBC Chief Operating Officer

Statement: The EBC calls on the European and Japanese authorities to start negotiations on a business and residence track

 

An important improvement has been made on 1 September authorizing the re-entry to Japan of foreign residents. From October, foreign students, medical staff and other people in cultural activities planning for stays of three months or longer should be able to enter the country. However, most businesspeople are still unable to come to Japan.

The EBC met government officials several times, and after discussions we have come to the conclusion that it will be useful to pursue and advocate for bilateral agreements between individual European countries and Japan. Japan has already concluded some bilateral agreements (Vietnam, Thailand, …) and more are currently being negotiated (about 15-17 Asian and Oceanian countries). We are therefore publishing today the attached statement.

Welcome to Japan?
The travel ban has been lifted but non-Japanese still face unequal treatment

 

In the September issue of EuroBiz magazine, this article presents personal experiences of foreign residents affected by the (re-)entry ban to Japan in their personal and professional lives.

Questions about the changes
on the (re-)entry ban to Japan

 

As we mentioned in a previous newsletter, the EBC is welcoming questions regarding the latest changes to the (re-)entry ban. They can be anything on the administrative process related to departing and entering Japan and what is needed while being overseas.

If we get enough questions, this will assist us in our efforts to get a presentation from the immigration authorities. Questions can be sent in to: [email protected]

Looking forward to hearing from you.

What’s in the Media

  • October brings various price changes for Japan residents (Kyodo News +)
  • Japan to start easing travel advisory in stages from October (Kyodo News +)
  • Japan to make COVID-19 travel questionnaires available online (The Mainichi)
  • Japan gov’t maintains economic view in Sept., recovery seen intact (The Mainichi)
  • Suga wants basic policy on new digital agency by year-end (Japan Today)
  • Japan to reopen borders for all countries in Oct., but not tourists (The Mainichi)

Upcoming EBC Committee Meetings

Date Committee Time / Location
October 20 (Tuesday) Sustainability and Social Responsibility Off-site
08:30~
October 22 (Thursday) Medical Equipment & Diagnostics Committee Off-site
14:00~
October 29 (Thursday) Insurance Off-site
07:30~
November 12 (Thursday) Logistics & Freight EBC
12:00~
November 19 (Thursday) Medical Equipment & Diagnostics Committee Off-site
14:00~
November 26 (Thursday) Human Resources EBC
09:00~
November 27 (Friday) Legal Services Off-site
12:00~
November 27 (Friday) Automotive Components & Aftermarket EBC
16:00~
November 30 (Monday) Materials EBC
17:30~

If you are interested in joining a committee meeting, please contact the EBC to confirm the time and meeting place.

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