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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.