TOKYO: Rakuten Chief Executive Hiroshi Mikitani has urged Japan’s government to review its entry restrictions on foreign nationals, saying prolonged imposition of COVID-19 curbs risks tarnishing Japan’s appeal and causing innovation to stagnate.
The head of the e-commerce group adds a high-profile voice from corporate Japan to protests by Western business lobbies over the curbs, which the government put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Many countries have imposed travel curbs to battle the pandemic but Japan’s are among the strictest, effectively banning entry with few exceptions of not only tourists but long-term visa holders from more than 140 countries.
READ: Japan economy shrinks historic 7.8% in second quarter
That means many permanent and other long-term residents remain stuck outside Japan due to the restrictions or face such gut-wrenching decisions as whether to leave Japan to attend a funeral or care for sick family members, for fear they will not be allowed back into the country.
“As a result of these restrictions, not only is it extremely difficult for foreign nationals to visit Japan for business or study purposes, but foreign nationals who have made Japan their home and base of activities in order to make a significant contribution to Japanese society are also facing severe restrictions,” Mikitani said in a statement this week in his capacity as chairman of the Japan Association of New Economy.
Advertisement
Advertisement
READ: Japan to lift COVID-19 ban on re-entry of foreign residents
“If this stance continues into the long term, not only will Japan sacrifice new business opportunities and access to knowledge and expertise, we are also at risk of being perceived as a society that does not welcome foreign nationals within our borders.”
Earlier this week business lobbies from Europe, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the United States signed a joint letter opposing the government’s policy, saying it was out of step with measures in other major economies and would harm investment.
http://blueasia.Co.kr/gnb/bbs/board.php?bo_table=Sub03_03&wr_id=369589 says
I don’t even know the way I ended up right here, but I thought this put up used to be great.
I do not recognize who you are however certainly you are going to a famous blogger if you happen to aren’t already.
Cheers! http://blueasia.Co.kr/gnb/bbs/board.php?bo_table=sub03_03&wr_id=369589
https://www.centrodentalmendoza.com/question/alquiler-anual-de-casas-en-punta-del-este-una-opcion-ideal-para-disfrutar-la-costa-todo-el-ano-12/ says
I don’t even understand how I ended up right here, however I thought this post used to be great.
I do not understand who you are however definitely you’re going
to a well-known blogger if you aren’t already.
Cheers! https://www.centrodentalmendoza.com/question/alquiler-anual-de-casas-en-punta-del-este-una-opcion-ideal-para-disfrutar-la-costa-todo-el-ano-12/
Otuslot says
Hello There. I discovered your blog the usage of msn. That is a very
neatly written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and return to learn more of your useful information. Thank you for the post.
I’ll definitely return.
Links.Musicnotch.com says
Because the admin of this web page is working, no doubt very quickly it will be well-known, due to its
feature contents. http://Links.Musicnotch.com/tiaradugdale
Another-Ro.com says
It’s remarkable in support of me to have a site, which is good in favor of my knowledge.
thanks admin https://Another-Ro.com/forum/profile.php?id=141095
bokep viral says
I believe what you said was actually very logical.
But, think on this, suppose you wrote a catchier title?
I ain’t saying your content isn’t solid, but what if you added a title that makes people desire more?
I mean Rakuten CEO urges review of Japan’s COVID-19
entry curbs on foreigners is kinda boring.
You could glance at Yahoo’s home page and
note how they create news headlines to get viewers interested.
You might add a video or a related pic or two to get
readers excited about everything’ve got to say. Just my opinion,
it might bring your website a little livelier.
Larue says
Appreciate this post. Will try it out.
금천구출장마사지 says
Quality articles is the secret to be a focus for the viewers
to visit the site, that’s what this website is providing.