Foreign Minister Motegi `` More than 4000 Japanese in 50 countries who can not return '' April 3 14:44
In connection with the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus, Foreign Minister Mogi revealed that there are more than 4,000 Japanese nationals unable to return from overseas in approximately 50 countries.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, it has become increasingly difficult for Japanese nationals to leave the country due to the suspension of international regular flights and international train routes.
Foreign Minister Mogi told the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives that `` at this time, there are about 50 countries that cannot, despite the desire of Japanese nationals to depart, and more than 4,000 want to return. '' Said.
Of these, about 3,000 people, has explained that with the prospect of leaving the country in the private sector of the charter.
On the other hand, about the remaining 1,000 people, Minister Mogi stated, "I would like to respond carefully and carefully, taking into account what departure means would be most appropriate and taking into account my hopes."