Japan Considers Extending Entry Restrictions for Travelers from Korea and China by 2 Weeks to 1 Month

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Japan is reportedly planning to extend the entry restrictions on South Korea and China, which were implemented on the 9th to prevent the influx of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 20th that the Japanese government is considering extending the entry restrictions on South Korea and China, which were initially scheduled to last until the end of this month. Yomiuri stated that the extension period under review is about two weeks to one month. The Japanese government is promoting the "Mizugiwa" policy as a quarantine measure to prevent overseas sources of infection from entering the country through airports or seaports.

Earlier, on the 5th, the Japanese government finalized the entry restriction policy on South Korea and China at a COVID-19 task force meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and has been enforcing it since the 9th. Accordingly, all people traveling from South Korea or China to Japan must undergo a two-week self-quarantine at designated places such as hotels or their homes and avoid using public transportation when moving. This also applies to Japanese nationals.

The Japanese government has suspended visa-free entry and also invalidated the validity of already issued visas. Additionally, flights arriving from South Korea and China have been limited to two airports: Narita Airport and Osaka Kansai Airport.

Starting from the 21st, the Japanese government will apply the same entry restrictions until the end of April to travelers coming from 38 countries, including most European countries, Egypt, and Iran.

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