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【日記】 Food items travelers to Japan cannot bring in to the county

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:16:42 +0900

Japan enforces stringent regulations on the importation of food items to safeguard its agriculture and public health. The main governing bodies are the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Below are examples of restricted food items:

Meat Products: Japan largely prohibits the entry of meat, including processed varieties like ham and sausage. This applies to pork, beef, chicken, and other meats, regardless of origin.

Dairy Products: Imports of milk, cheese, and butter are usually restricted, with a few exceptions for specific types of hard cheeses.

Fresh Produce: Fresh fruits and vegetables are generally banned to prevent the introduction of foreign pests and diseases.

Plant Material: Seeds, plants, and cuttings typically require a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country’s government to be allowed entry.

Animal Products: Eggs and egg products, including items containing eggs as ingredients, face strict entry conditions.

Processed Foods: Some processed items, such as snacks or canned goods containing meat or other restricted components, may be seized at the border.

Health Supplements: Certain health foods and supplements, especially those with pharmaceutical ingredients, are heavily regulated and may be confiscated if they fail to meet Japan’s safety standards.

It is vital for travelers to declare all food items at the Quarantine Station upon arrival in Japan. Non-compliance can result in fines or imprisonment.
Regulations may vary based on disease outbreaks, like avian influenza, in exporting countries, leading to additional restrictions.
Before traveling, it is advisable to consult the latest guidelines from Japanese authorities, as rules are subject to change due to varying health and safety scenarios.

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【日記】 Travel assistance program to be postposed

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:56:27 +0900

The government has decided to postpone the implementation of the "National Travel Assistance" program, a tourism support measure that had been scheduled to begin in the first half of July. The government will hold off until the infection situation of the new coronavirus improves. The "prefectural residents' discount," which is scheduled to end on August 14, will be extended until the end of August.
　Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had planned to implement the measures starting in the first half of July on the condition that the infection situation would improve during June, but the number of infected people has started to increase, and the number of newly confirmed cases exceeded 70,000 on July 12. It is believed that he decided that it would be difficult to implement the plan while the infection is still spreading.
　Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Tetsuo Saito stated at a press conference on July 12, "We will make an appropriate decision during the first half of July after comprehensively assessing the infection situation based on the results of the expert panel of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (to be held on July 13).
　The implementation of the measures in July will be difficult and may be postponed until September or later.

【日記】 Has Australia joined NATO

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:56:02 +0900

Is Australia a member of NATO?

The leaders of Japan, South Korea, and Australia and New Zealand, far beyond the military alliance's normal geographic reach, were invited to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit held in Madrid the last week of June.
The participation of the four U.S.-allied countries for the first time and their agreement with NATO on cooperation in cyber defense and maritime security confirms the countries' wariness of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China's increasingly coercive behavior.
Australia began cooperating with NATO in 2005, and the alliance was established in February 2013 through the Cooperation Plan.
Australia is not a member of NATO, but has deployed military units to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in which NATO member countries have participated, and has cooperated with NATO forces. cooperating with NATO forces.

Is Australia a part of NATO? It is actually not but the country has a very close relationship with NATO and have been cooperating.

【日記】 Moving from Japan

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 19:35:35 +0900

TIPS ON CHOOSING A GOOD INTERNATIONAL MOVING COMPANY
The burden of moving from Japan can be reduced by choosing an international moving company that is trustworthy and very reliable. A lot of things and tasks must be accomplished, when preparing to move abroad, these tasks must be done before you move. Your things and properties need to be placed in good hands. However, there are companies who specializes in this area- the international moving company. You cannot just hand over your properties to them, but you need to dig deep about them to ensure they have a solid background. Each moving company must be checked thoroughly to know about their ideals and mission, so that you will be rest assured and be at comfort during your transition.
First, it is very important that you find few moving companies you are interested in, and compare their prices. The first company might offer a very low price, it is not advisable that you go for it. Sometimes, the international moving company will advertise low prices but will have hidden rates so it is important that you find out and calculate the total cost. In addition, if the company is offering a higher quality service, then it's worth paying extra or additional service for it. However, hiring a company at a cheaper rate has risk involved, your property may get damaged along the way or even get lost. Get as many quotations from moving companies, and go with the best one.
Also, it is important to know how long the company has been in service. When searching for companies to help with your move abroad, find out how long they have been practicing the business. A company that has been in business for up to 3years or a decade will have a strategic system of running their services smoothly. Check for reviews and testimonials about them, investigate properly so you can pick the right one. Generally, international moving companies has durable containers for transporting perishables like meat, fish, and dairy. However, these containers should be refrigerated containers but not all companies offer refrigerated containers or tank shipping containers. Tank shipping containers transports bulky liquids like cooking oil. Thoroughly inquire the kinds of containers the company you are selecting offers and their cost.
Check out for the companies’ direct information; be sure that they are insured. Also, it is wise to see how many complaints has been issued against the company by previous users; contact the Better Business Bureau for this.