China News Service, December 1st. According to a comprehensive Japanese media report, in order to prevent the spread of the new crown virus Omi Keron variant, Japan has further tightened the epidemic prevention measures at border ports. The analysis said that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio strengthened the entry measures for epidemic prevention, or to avoid Repeat the mistakes of Yoshihide Suga's cabinet and stabilize the regime.

However, the Japanese society expressed concern about this, believing that this move may once again lead to an economic downturn, and some school leaders also expressed frustration.

Data map: The picture shows a truck equipped with a screen on preventive measures against the new crown pneumonia virus driving past Shibuya intersection in Tokyo, Japan.

Omi Keron strikes Japan to "close the country"

Japanese companies worry about falling into economic downturn again

　　According to the Kyodo News Agency of Japan, the spread of the Ome Keron epidemic has raised concerns about economic stagnation in Japan, and companies will face the risk of re-interruption of the flow of domestic and foreign personnel and supply chains.

Data map: A passerby passes by an empty outdoor restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

　　The Japanese government’s ban on the entry of foreigners has led to a further long-term downturn in aviation demand. Consumer activities such as tourism and catering, which have just begun to relax restrictions, may also be poured cold water.

　　On the 29th, ANA President Nosaka Masiya said, "At the time when expectations for economic recovery are heating up, I deeply regret the appearance of Omi Keron."

ANA originally envisaged that after 2022, travel restrictions for various countries would be relaxed, but the emergence of Omi Keron may lead to the collapse of the recovery momentum.

　　For automakers operating globally, new mutant strains also threaten the supply chain.

The widespread spread of Omi Keron may cause manufacturers to be forced to adjust their newly resumed production increase plans.

　　On the other hand, industries such as tourism and catering, which have been hit by the new crown epidemic for a long time, have been uneasy.

　　Regarding the government's strengthening of epidemic prevention measures at border ports, the person in charge of a major Japanese travel agency pointed out that "customers are very sensitive and have an impact on the sales of domestic tourism" and are very worried about the decline in demand.

School can't hide the frustration

International students encounter difficulties in entering the country

　　In order to prevent the spread of the Omi Keron variant of the new crown virus, the Japanese government has decided to prohibit all new entry of foreigners from November 30. Foreigners with residence status who re-enter from South Africa and other 10 countries will also receive from the local area. Entry is prohibited at 0:00 on December 2nd.

On the other hand, Japanese returning from the United Kingdom, Germany and other countries and regions need to be quarantined in designated facilities.

　　On November 8, Japan relaxed entry restrictions, and universities across the country began to resume the procedures for accepting foreign students, but they were forced to stop after only three weeks.

Data map: Entrance exam for a local private middle school in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

　　Some international students had already decided to enter the country in December. The person in charge of the school expressed frustration that although they knew that everyone wanted to enter the country as soon as possible, they had no choice but to do so.

　　According to reports, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies has applied for and obtained approval for entry of 13 people.

The person in charge of the university said, “International students are about to get visas, and the restrictions were tightened after the relaxation, which caused chaos.”

Hidenori Yanagahara, the assistant director of the International Student Exchange Division at Osaka University, said in surprise: "I didn't expect to stop so suddenly" and "I feel sorry."

　　The operation of the Japanese language school was also hit hard.

The principal of a Japanese language school in Saga Prefecture said, “The operation is very severe and it has been reluctantly maintained by bank loans. I hope that the epidemic will subside as soon as possible.”

I don't want to repeat the mistakes of Yoshihide Suga

Kishida responded quickly to stabilize the regime?

　　On November 29, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said when announcing the strengthening of the immigration policy, "I don't want to be like Suga Yoshihide."

Data map: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

　　Japan’s “Yomiuri Shimbun” reported that Kishida’s immediate decision to suspend new entry of foreigners was a lesson learned from the cabinet of former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

　　When the new crown epidemic spread in Japan, then Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga did not completely restrict the entry of all foreigners. Due to poor epidemic prevention and control, his cabinet approval rate dropped sharply, and then he withdrew from the prime minister election.

　　And how can the newly appointed Kishida dare to repeat the mistakes of Yoshihide Suga and take the epidemic lightly?

Therefore, Kishida had to react quickly this time.

　　In addition, because the Kishida cabinet is under the influence of former prime ministers Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso, it is a “weak regime”. In addition, the number of seats of the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Representatives elections has been reduced, and the number of seats combined with the Komei Party has failed to reach for the first time in about 9 years. These two-thirds of the rated seats have brought challenges to the stability of the regime.

　　The analysis pointed out that if Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party loses in the 2022 Senate election with less than half of its seats, there will be a "distorted parliament" with different majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and difficulties may arise in the operation of the regime.

　　Therefore, it is very necessary for the Kishida cabinet to make political achievements.

One of the most urgent tasks at present is to prevent the spread of the "sixth wave" of the new crown epidemic in Japan.