Regarding the relaxation of the government's border measures, Secretary-general Ishii of the Komeito said that the upper limit of 5,000 foreign students per day should be further raised in order to accept foreign students from the new year.
Border measures associated with the spread of Omicron strains will be gradually eased from next month, and if certain conditions are met, new foreigners for non-tourist purposes will be allowed to enter the country, and the maximum number of foreigners per day will be 3,500. Will be raised to 5000 people.
At a press conference, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii pointed out that many foreign students are changing their study abroad destinations due to the influence of Japan's border measures. Further easing is needed, and I would like you to gradually raise it. "
He also acknowledged that it is necessary to take measures so that international students do not suffer any disadvantages, such as strengthening the quarantine system and preparing accommodation facilities on the accepting university side.