The time to end the
#JapanTravelBan
is now

 

 

 
 

Like many countries, Japan closed its borders in early 2020 to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike other immigration policies around the world, the #JapanTravelBan barred permanent residents (including those with Japanese spouses and children) and other people with valid visas from entering or re-entering Japan.

Unfortunately, after slightly relaxing entry restrictions throughout the late summer and early autumn, the Japanese government slammed the door on foreigners again in the final days of 2020. It blamed them for importation of a new coronavirus variant from abroad, in spite of the fact that only Japanese nationals had tested positive for it. This is completely unacceptable for any civilized country, certainly one that aims to host the Olympics in seven months’ time.

 
 
 

 
 

What we seek is fairness
 

Any foreigner who is willing to submit to a Covid-19 test and quarantine for two weeks at their own expense should be able to enter Japan, effective immediately. (Just as any Japanese person can do.)

 

 
 

 
 
 

No matter how the #JapanTravelBan affects you, it’s easy to do your part in making sure our vision for equality becomes reality.
 
Here are three simple ways:

 
 
 

 


Read up

Follow #JapanTravelBan on Twitter and other social networks to see the latest news and updates


Speak up

Add #JapanTravelBan to your social media posts, and when you share others’ words and media


Punch up

Write to officials in Japan (and your own country) to voice concern over the #JapanTravelBan

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

We’re listening
 
Email us with media inquiries, to request clarification or simply for moral support. We’re all in this together!

 

 
 

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