Nearly 370,000 international students are waiting to enter Japan. The overall risk level of Omicron in the world is "very high". For security reasons, Japan decided to block the country and refuse all foreigners entry. The following are nearly 370,000 international students waiting to enter Japan.

Nearly 370,000 international students are waiting to enter Japan. 1 was influenced by Omicron mutant. 1From 0: 00 on October 30th, Japan suspended the new entry of foreigners from all countries and regions. According to a Japanese study consultant, there are currently nearly 370,000 international students who are qualified to study in Japan waiting for entry.

Japan will announce that it will ban all foreign tourists from entering the country for a tentative period of one month. Japanese returning from Britain, Germany and other countries 14 need to be quarantined in designated facilities 14 days after entry. In addition, the daily number of Japanese immigrants has increased from 3,500 three days ago to 5,000, but it will be reduced to 3,500 again with the beginning of "closed door".

165438+1October 8, Japan relaxed the admission restrictions, and universities around the world began to resume the procedures of accepting foreign students, but they were forced to stop after only three weeks.

Some international students decided to enter the country in June+February, 5438. The person in charge of the school and others said gloomily that although they knew that everyone wanted to enter the country as soon as possible, there was nothing they could do.

It is reported that tokyo university of foreign studies has applied for and obtained 13 entry approval. The person in charge of the university said, "International students are about to get visas, and then the restrictions are strengthened after relaxation, which has caused confusion." Hideyoshi Yanahara, assistant director of the international student exchange class at Osaka University, said, "I didn't expect to stop so suddenly" and "I feel very sorry".

The management of Japanese schools has also been hit hard. The principal of a Japanese school in Saga Prefecture said, "The business is very serious and it has been barely maintained by bank loans. I hope that the epidemic will subside as soon as possible. "

Japanese students studying in China are in a dilemma: they can't get in or come back. I hope China students can return to their motherland as soon as possible.

Judging from the closeness of Japan, we should pay more attention to the epidemic this year. Last year, Japan did not seal the country, which is the final proof. I hope everyone will do a good job in epidemic prevention and vaccinate in time.

According to Kyodo News, the spread of Omicron epidemic has led to an increase in anxiety about economic stagnation in Japan, and enterprises will once again face the risk of personnel flow at home and abroad and supply chain interruption.

The Japanese government's ban on foreigners' entry has further prolonged the downturn of aviation demand, and consumption activities such as tourism and catering, which have just begun to relax restrictions, may also be poured cold water.

On the 29th, ANA President Masayoshi Katano also said, "I deeply regret the appearance of Omicron when the expectation of economic recovery is rising.". ANA originally envisaged relaxing the travel restrictions of countries after 2022, but the appearance of Omicron may lead to the collapse of the recovery momentum.

This new mutant strain also threatens the supply chain of automobile manufacturers doing business all over the world. The widespread spread of Omicron may cause manufacturers to be forced to adjust their newly resumed production increase plans.

On the other hand, tourism, catering and other industries that have been hit by the COVID-19 epidemic for a long time have sprung up.

Regarding the government's measures to strengthen epidemic prevention at border crossings, the head of a major travel agency in Japan pointed out that "customers are very sensitive and have an impact on the sales of domestic tourism" and are very worried about the decline in demand.

Nearly 370,000 international students are waiting to enter Japan. Recently, a new mutant strain Omicron appeared in many countries. According to WHO, the overall risk level of Omicron in the world is "very high". For security reasons, Japan decided to block its territory and refuse all foreigners to enter Japan. However, the closure of Japan caused 370,000 international students to wait for entry. How long will Japan's closure last?

According to Japanese media reports on June 29th, local time 165438+, Japanese Prime Minister kishida fumio announced that due to the appearance of "Omicron virus strain" in COVID-19, border control measures will be strengthened from 0: 00 on the 30th, and foreigners will be prohibited from entering the country for one month.

At this time, only 2 1 day has passed since Japan1October 8 announced the opening of entry restrictions for some foreign citizens. These foreign citizens include business visitors, international students and technical interns with short-term visas. And affected by the latest policy, the entry into Japan is suspended in principle.

According to the report, All Japan Air Transport and Japan Airlines 1 stopped selling tickets according to this requirement. Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued the request on the date of165438+129 October, and Japanese living overseas also became targets. If you haven't booked a ticket before, you can't go back to China in principle this year. The relevant departments explained that this is an "emergency hedging preventive measure to prevent infection", and the countermeasures will be adjusted according to the infection status of Omicron virus strain in the future.

The Japanese government banned foreigners from entering the country from June 30th, 165438+, and lowered the daily entry quota from 5,000 to 3,500 from June 1 day.

Nearly 370,000 international students are waiting to enter Japan. Affected by Omicron mutant, 1654381From 0: 00 on October 30th, Japan suspended the new entry of foreigners from all countries and regions. According to a Japanese study consultant, there are currently nearly 370,000 international students who are qualified to study in Japan waiting for entry.

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Japanese students studying in China are in a dilemma: they can't get in or come back.

According to Japanese media reports, local time1October 29th 165438+, Japanese Prime Minister kishida fumio announced that due to the influence of COVID-19's "Omicron virus strain", border control measures will be strengthened from 0: 00 on the 30th, and foreigners will be banned from entering the country for one month.

At this time, only 2 1 day has passed since Japan1October 8 announced the opening of entry restrictions for some foreign citizens. These foreign citizens include business visitors, international students and technical interns with short-term visas. Affected by the latest policy, they will suspend their entry into Japan in principle.

The World Health Organization (WHO)165438+129 October said that the risk of Omicron causing a sharp increase in global infection cases was "very high" and might bring "serious consequences" to some areas, and called on all countries to remain vigilant. Earlier, in order to prevent the spread of Omicron virus, Israel announced on the 27th that it would close the border and prohibit all foreign tourists from entering the country. According to reports, Japan previously asked Japanese returnees from nine African countries, including South Africa, to undergo 10-day quarantine in the designated facilities of the quarantine station.

Japan's "national closure order" has put many Japanese students in a dilemma: those who want to go to China are difficult to enter the country, and those who want to return to China can only stay in Japan temporarily because of the high cost. Some foreign students from China talked about their experiences after Japan closed to the outside world. One of them even said that he may not return to China until he graduates in 2024.

Can't get in! After waiting for half a year, my wish to enter Japan fell through again.

Many foreign students are waiting for Japan to relax its entry policy this year. Unexpectedly, they waited for half a year and got the news that Japan blocked the border again after a short opening.

It is reported that this is not the first time that Japan has closed its doors to the outside world since the outbreak of the epidemic. Xiao Ye, who originally planned to study in Japan in July this year, told Red Star that this was the third time that Japan blocked the border after the outbreak of the epidemic. "It was only sealed twice before, but it was sealed for nearly a year, twice for two years." Xiao Ye quipped.

According to public information, since the outbreak of the epidemic, in April last year, the Japanese government announced a ban on foreigners from 73 countries and regions, including China, which lasted until last year's 10. After a short period of opening up, in June 65438+1October 65438+March this year, then Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide announced that Japan would completely suspend all foreigners from entering the country until February 7. 165438+1October 8, the Japanese government relaxed the entry restrictions and allowed business visitors, international students and technical interns with short-term visas to enter the country on the condition of submitting vaccination certificates and activity plans.

"We really waited month after month," Xiao Ye said helplessly. "At first, we said that the meeting would be held in September this year. September passed without any news. It is also said that there was a meeting in 65438+ 10 (on the Japanese border). After 65438+ 10 passed, there was still no news. Finally, in June 165438+ 10, I finally waited for the good news that international students can enter Japan in batches. " Although only in batches, Xiao Ye and other friends who are going to study in Japan are also very happy. "Although it hasn't come to us yet, and there are many more procedures, at least at that time everyone felt that life had hope." Xiao Ye said.

It is reported that because the Japanese government allowed international students to enter the country on June 5438+065438+1October 8, international students need to provide additional examination certificates in addition to the original application materials. An intermediary agency in charge of studying in Japan said that the examination certificate was applied to the Japanese Immigration Bureau by the language school on behalf of its students, and only after the examination certificate was issued by the Immigration Bureau could the students apply for a visa in China.

According to Xiao Ye, there are also batches specified in the review, and materials cannot be submitted before the specified time. According to the relevant regulations, Xiao Ye will have to wait until February next year to submit the information needed for the review. "The review will take about two weeks," Xiao Ye added. "So within 2 1 65438+1day after it was opened on October 8, only a few people were able to successfully enter Japan."

In addition to the complicated admission materials, due to the closed door caused by the epidemic, foreign students can't take the exams of local universities in Japan, which also makes the road of studying in Japan full of uncertainty.

Different from applying to European and American universities, most Japanese universities implement the "examination system", that is, in addition to language scores, students also need to take a unified examination organized by the university and enter the school on the basis of their scores. According to Xiao Ye, "you must go to Japan to take the exam, and not opening the border is equivalent to suspending the exam." According to Xiao Ye, under normal circumstances, Japanese universities will organize such unified examinations twice a year, but some schools may also organize examinations only once a year. "If we open Japan's borders very late, we will miss many exam opportunities." Xiao Ye said.

Facing the unknown future, Xiao Ye expressed some confusion and wondered whether he should give up. "I have been preparing to study in Japan since September 2020, learning languages, preparing my portfolio and preparing application materials, and I have experienced mental breakdowns again and again. I really can't bear to burn my efforts for so long, "Xiao Ye said," but this is not the way. "

Xiao Ye said that he can understand the Japanese government's measures to ensure the safety of its own people, but he hoped that it would not be across the board. "I think they can prevent the spread of mutated viruses by extending the isolation period and raising the isolation standards. I believe everyone is willing to cooperate, "Xiao Ye said. "instead of killing everyone with a stick like this."

Like Xiao Ye, Little D has suspended his plan to go to Japan because he can't enter Japan at present. She just graduated in July this year and is going to give up going to Japan and take part in the postgraduate entrance examination in China next year. "Although I invested a lot of money and energy in the early stage, I don't want to give up my plan to study in Japan, but if I continue to wait indefinitely, the result will only be worse," she explained. "So I will make two preparations. If Japan can open up next year, I will go. If I can't develop, I will stay in China for postgraduate study. "

Can't afford to go back! Japanese students say the cost of returning home is too high.

In addition to the international students who can't get in, the international students who can't come back in Japan also express helplessness.

Xiao Q has never been back to Japan since he went to college in February 20 19. The high ticket price and the unpredictable epidemic prevention policy after the epidemic prevented her from returning to China. After the outbreak of the epidemic, international flights between China and Japan dropped sharply, and air ticket prices soared. "Before the outbreak, the round-trip air ticket was only about 2,000 yuan (RMB), and later it rose to a maximum of 30,000 yuan (RMB) for one way," she said. In addition to the expensive air tickets, the isolation time is also very long. "I have to take care of my studies, so it is unrealistic to return to China from the perspective of economy and time."

She said that if the epidemic does not end, she can only wait until she graduates in 2024 to go home. "I will return to China as soon as I graduate!" She said excitedly: "I want to go back to China and eat mala Tang desperately!" "

Fu Xiao also misses domestic food. Because the isolation days required for epidemic prevention and control in China and Japan are too long and the cost of isolating hotels is too high, he chose not to return to China for the time being.

Today is Fu Xiao's first year and three days in Japan. "I came to Japan last year under the pressure of my whole family. As soon as I arrived in Japan, Japan closed its doors. " Fu Xiao said. At the end of last year 10, 165438+, he went to Japan before Japan closed its doors for the second time. "When I arrived in Japan, I was quarantined at my own expense for 14 days, and I spent120,000 yen (equivalent to about 7,400 yuan), which was too expensive," Fu Xiao said. "Now, if I go back to China, I need to be quarantined for another 28 days. And if I go back to China at present, I'm not sure if I can go back to Japan. I don't have that much time to toss and turn. "

Fu Xiao said that he was not nervous about Japan's measures to "close the country". He believes that the epidemic will not end in the short term, just stay in Japan for another 28 days and don't go back to China.

Fu Xiao said that when he will return to China depends on when the two countries can freely enter and leave without being isolated. He said, "I'm going to a China restaurant with my friends this Spring Festival. Dream of eating crayfish every day. "

Intermediary: the "national order" is too sudden. Students are advised to wait patiently and be mentally prepared.

Regarding the Japanese government's "national order", an agent in charge of studying in Japan said that they were not prepared for the unexpected. "In the past, the Japanese government's decision to restrict entry would inform the public of the issues they were discussing through news at least one week in advance. In a week, there will be an official policy release, "she explained. "This time, the" state order "was unexpected without warning."

"At present, the Japanese government says that the period of' sealing off the country' is tentatively set at 30 days, which is relatively short, so we suggest that international students wait first," said the person in charge of the institution. "But if the Japanese government decides to keep the country closed after one month, the students' mood will be unstable. "

"We told the students to wait until they actually got the visa before buying a plane ticket. Because how long the visa review will take and whether it will succeed in the end, these are uncertain. " She added, "It is not too late to study abroad during the epidemic. No matter which country you go to, it is not too late to get a visa and get ready. It is important to be mentally prepared first. "