Regarding the fact that the Japanese government has suspended new foreigners from entering the country in principle as a measure against the border of Omicron stock, the German Chamber of Commerce in Japan says that more than 70% of German companies expanding into Japan are greatly affected by their business. As a result, we are seeking relaxation of restrictions.
At the end of last month, the German Chamber of Commerce in Japan conducted a survey of nearly 400 German companies operating in Japan and received responses from 100 companies.
According to this, 73% of companies answered that "projects and business activities are at risk" because engineers and expatriates cannot come to Japan due to immigration restrictions.
In addition, 23% of the responding companies have already recorded losses due to the suspension of business due to immigration restrictions, and the total amount is 100 million euros, which exceeds 13 billion yen in Japanese yen.
In addition, 11% of companies have already reduced or plan to reduce their business in Japan, and 13% have moved or plan to move their regional control functions to locations outside Japan. It means that you answered.
Markus Schulman, Managing Director of the German Chamber of Commerce in Japan, told NHK that the impact was spreading to Japanese companies because projects with German companies were not progressing. We strongly urge you to manage it flexibly and allow long-term residents and professionals to enter the country according to transparent procedures. "