JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Language School That Padlocked Student Gets Stiff Penalty
The government of Japan sanctions a language school for its horrific treatment of a student - but the school's fighting back.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
LGBTQ
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.
TRAVEL
Japan to End Entry Ban on 106 Countries; Tourists Not Yet Included
Japan's government has announces that a slew of countries will no longer be subject to their wide-ranging entry ban, yet the practical…
TRAVEL
[Updated] Japan to Enact Major Changes to Border, Quarantine Policy in March
Japanese government sources give those stuck outside Japan or planning re-entry reason for cautious optimism.
TRAVEL
Japan to Extend Ban on Admission of Non-Resident Foreigners
The blows keep coming for those locked out of Japan, as the government extends its entry ban following the spread of the…
TRAVEL
Japan to Finally Relax Some Border Restrictions
After a year and a half of almost no movement, Japan's strict border control is finally being relaxed for business, trainee, and…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Ranking Japan’s Best Cities for Immigrants
Perhaps it's surprising, or perhaps not—but when you weigh all of these factors, Tokyo is not the winner.
LIVING IN JAPAN
What Is My Worth as a Foreigner in Japan? A Pandemic Query
Our author discusses how the pandemic has laid bare elements of how the Japanese public and government perceive the foreign residents in…