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Thought I'd post this.

UPDATED TRAVEL POLICY FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS RE-ENTERING JAPAN AFTER BUSINESS TRAVEL

Fully vaccinated Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan who are re-entering Japan after business-related travel will be eligible for a reduced, three-day quarantine period. Details are posted (in Japanese) on the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare’s website.

UPDATED TRAVEL POLICY FOR STUDENTS, TECHNICAL TRAINEES, AND OTHERS ENTERING JAPAN

Under Japan’s new policy, as of November 8, 2021, foreign students, technical trainees, and certain new long-term residents may be allowed to enter Japan.

The U.S. Embassy will host a virtual town hall to discuss the services we provide, including passports, reports of birth abroad, notarial services, social security cards, and give advice on emergency preparedness, as well as discuss COVID-related travel restrictions to the United States. Please see below for details on how to join us and learn how the Embassy can help you!



Thursday, November 18, 2021
12:00 – 13:30
Online via Zoom – Please use this link or the QR code to join.

I attended one of these a year ago.
A little bit of useful info, but a lot of "not sure" answers too.

We could ask questions in the chat, but it was pretty obvious I knew more about some issues than the guy from the Consulate. At one point he suggested someone open a US bank account (while living and present in Japan, lol...). Obviously, he has never tried.

We also were asking about the passing on of citizenship to our kids/grandkids. The guy didn't know the rules, but his boss chimed in with some accurate info.

Overall, it is a good chance to check on some things, but don't expect to get every question answered accurately.