Japan relaxes its border restrictions w/ Kanako Takahara
Episode 118, Feb 24, 2022, 10:00 AM
Japan's strict border policies are finally relaxing — at least a little bit — and from March, new entrants will be allowed to come to the country once again.
Kanako Takahara, head of The Japan Times' domestic news team, joins Deep Dive to give us the details.
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Read more:
- It's official: Japan eases entry restrictions for foreign students, business travelers and other nontourists
- What you need to know about Japan's upcoming eased border restrictions
- Japan to shorten or drop quarantine requirements for most arrivals from March
- Japan’s entry ban leaves students and universities counting the cost
- Survey on how the travel ban has affected students
Sponsor:
Today’s episode is sponsored by RGF Professional Recruitment Japan, the bilingual arm of Recruit, Japan and Asia's largest recruiting and information service company. Visit RGF Professional Recruitment Japan to register your resume and unleash your potential today.
On this episode:
Kanako Takahara: Articles | Twitter
Oscar Boyd: Twitter | Articles | Instagram
Transcript
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Announcements:
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Photo: A passenger walks the arrival hall at Tokyo's Haneda Airport | AFP
Today’s episode is sponsored by RGF Professional Recruitment Japan, the bilingual arm of Recruit, Japan and Asia's largest recruiting and information service company. Visit RGF Professional Recruitment Japan to register your resume and unleash your potential today.
On this episode:
Kanako Takahara: Articles | Twitter
Oscar Boyd: Twitter | Articles | Instagram
Transcript
We have recently begun experimenting with transcripts for episodes of Deep Dive. A full transcript of this episode is available on The Japan Times website. Find transcripts useful? Tips for improvement? Contact us to let us know.
Announcements:
Get in touch with Oscar and the show at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show. Rate, review and share this episode with a friend if you've enjoyed it. Follow us on Twitter, and give us feedback.
This episode of Deep Dive may be supported by advertising based on your location. Advertising is sourced by Audioboom and is not affiliated with The Japan Times.
Photo: A passenger walks the arrival hall at Tokyo's Haneda Airport | AFP