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The following announcement was taken from Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice
Immigration control measures for extension of the period of stay and other related matters in accordance with the occurrence of the Tohoku-Region Pacific Coast Earthquake Disaster.
"The expiration date of the period of stay shall be extended through a Ministry of Justice public notice (Ministry of Justice Public Notice No. 123 of March 16, 2011) pursuant to the provisions of Article 3, paragraph 2 of the Act on Special Measures for Preservation of Rights and Profits of the Victims of Specified Disasters (Act No. 85 of 1996; hereinafter referred to as “Special Measures Act”) in accordance with the 2011 Tohoku Region Pacific Coast Earthquake. In addition, victims of this earthquake will be able to extend the expiration date of their applicable permission such as the landing permission for crew members after following certain procedures pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 3 of the Special Measures Act. The details are as given below."
Immigration control measures （ as of Mar. 24 ） [PDF]
Information was provided by Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice on March 30th. 2011
Information was provided by International Organization for Migration, Japan on March 28th. 2011
Official announcement from Ibaraki International Association- Japanese
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(1) Translate disaster information which were provided by local municipality and posted on Ibaraki International Association website to inform foreigners with latest information.
(2) Comply with a request from municipality, translate and provide required information about the disaster to foreigners.
Multilingual Foreign consultation service is available in 8 languages
Information was provided by Ibaraki International Association on March 18th. 2011, updated on March 28th. 2011
There are MANY disconcerting information in regards to Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster.
City of Tsukuba would like to ask you to stay calm and please do not get swayed by false information.
In cooperation with research facilities within Tsukuba as well as many related organizations,
City of Tsukuba is trying to provide the latest and accurate information to citizens of Tsukuba.
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Information was provided by City of Tsukuba @12 noon, March 16th. 2011, posted by International Affairs Division
Ibaraki Prefecture has been exempted from implementation of rolling blackout.
It will not be carried out in Tsukuba for the time being.
Information was provided by TEPCO's notice, on March 15th. 2011
During an earthquake, vital services such as electricity, water, communications may be interrupted and buildings may suffer severe damage. Follow these guidelines to help keep yourself and your family safe.
You never know when earthquake may occur. Therefore, you should always be prepared to escape with important items such as below. These are only suggested items;
Jumpers/Jackets, Sweaters, Gloves, Blankets, Diapers, Baby bottles, Baby formula,
Crackers, Biscuits, Canned food, Underwear, Disaster hood, Helmet, Radio, Flashlight,
Matches, Knife, Can opener, Bottled water, First aid kit, Seal/personal stamp, Bank book(s), Cash, Candle
Topics: Safety
Relevant for: Tourists, Newcomers, Residents
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