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On July 3rd, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced to provide up to 6 million yen of “Rent support allowance” to companies and individuals whose sales has dropped due to the extension of the emergency declaration in May and the impact of coronavirus pandemic.

In Japan, from July 1st, the law has changed that all stores are required to charge for plastic shopping bags.

The Tokyo metropolitan government has set up a phone consultation center to provide information on the coronavirus and related issues in 14 languages. People can ask questions on subjects such as their health, businesses, children’s education, and immigration status.

What is “Designated Activities (Job hunting)” visa? It is a visa for international student who graduated from a university, etc. wishes to continue “job hunting” after the student visa expired.

Specified Skilled Worker visa (特定技能とくていぎのう) is a status of residence aimed at addressing the serious labor shortage in Japan by accepting experienced foreign human resources with specific expertise and skills.

Dismissal will have a great impact on the lives of laborers. In order to mitigate the impact of sudden dismissal on the economic life of laborers, there are dismissal regulations in Japan. (Article 20 and 21 of the Labour Standards Law)

In Japan, around 44% of plastic waste is containers such as plastic bottles and food trays. To reduce the amount of plastic waste, it is also necessary to reduce the number of plastic bottles.

Google Maps is an incredibly versatile tool that makes it quick and easy for you to find your way from point A to point B. Whether that’s a quick jaunt down the street or a cross-continental trip. Best of all, it’s completely free.

According to the Immigration Bureau, mid-to long-term residents who have difficulty returning to their countries due to the impact of coronavirus infection, had been granted the status of residence of “Short-term stay (90 days)” or “Designated activity (3 months)” until now.

Due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID19), the performance of many companies, especially in the travel industry, lodging industry, and restaurant industry, has deteriorated. Along with the deterioration of business performance, some companies are beginning to go bankrupt or closed, which is also affecting the employment of foreign employees working there.

As a support measure for students whose part-time job income has decreased due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, Japan government decided to give a maximum of 200,000 yen per person.