Maria was 23 when she first applied to study in Japan, now she’s going to be 25 and she still doesn’t know when she will be able to enter the country because of the Japan Entry and Travel Ban
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Japan has guaranteed access to 200,000 athletes from around the world plus related staff and families but has forgotten international students who are now left in limbo and don’t know if/when they will be able to enter Japan.
A loss of hope, emotional breadkdown, devastating effect on my academic path and a severe hit in finances.
My life is standing still for over a year now. I have quite my jobs 2 times now. It’s not easy to find work for a short periode. I’m living with my parents because I cannot rent or buy a apartment. My patients and flexibility are stretched to a breaking point. I’m willing to do everything from quarantine to vaccinations but japan has to start giving us something at this point a clear date would be preferred. For now I probably have to look again for a new job… since there I no sight on entering japan any time soon. It makes me really sad and frustrated
It is very tough as the situation affect me mentaly, but waiting is not as difficult when you know how long you have to wait. Being left in a dark with no real hopes makes me feel demotivated and unwanted by the country i love the most. Students are willing to quarantine and follow all safety measures. It feels hurtful and unfair to be a holder of Certificate of eligibility waiting and risking it’s expiring is incredibly stressful and depressing.
Japan has one of the best universities for the legal field I’m interested in, and that program will allow me to materialize the dreams I have for my career.
After my studies, I wish to seek employment in Japan and contribute with my language skills as well as knowledge about politics and law in the European Union and Japan to academic and economic exchange between the EU and Japan. During my studies, I furthermore plan to contribute with my Master’s thesis to the research field of international relations in East Asia and relations between the EU and Japan. My research focuses on Japan as playing an important role as an international actor to advance liberal values on the global stage and can help the understanding of how to develop this role further, especially in its cooperation with the European Union.
My school in France is very prestigeous and by sharing my exchange story in Japan it will attract even more people to travel there. Also I want to exchange with Japanese People about our culture differences, and why not help some people with French language.
My school in France is very prestigeous and by sharing my exchange story in Japan it will attract even more people to travel there. Also I want to exchange with Japanese People about our culture differences, and why not help some people with French language.
Because my entire life, my job and most importantly my partner are already there. I have nothing anywhere else. Japan is my home.