From The Yomiuri Shimbun:
A policy proposal on coexistence with foreign residents in Japan has drawn a strong response after it was compiled by Shizuoka Gov. Yasutomo Suzuki at a meeting of the National Governors’ Association held in Aomori Prefecture in July.
The proposal calls on the central government to establish a comprehensive basic law and set up a central coordinating body for multicultural coexistence policies.
According to the prefectural government, as of Monday morning, it had received approximately 200 emails and phone calls. Many were critical, with comments such as, “It is unreasonable to use tax money to support foreigners,” or “This is inhospitable toward Japanese people.”
A friendly reminder that racism is everywhere.
From The Yomiuri Shimbun:
The memorandum will allow Japan to receive information on non-Japanese people who seek entry to Japan from Taiwan, according to the sources. This will help Japan more effectively screen individuals and determine who may pose a threat to domestic security in the wake of a contingency. Under the memorandum, travelers bound for Japan will also receive a pre-departure check at Taiwan airports outside of contingencies.
“Chinese agents could enter Japan by concealing themselves among Taiwanese nationals,” a Japanese source warned.
The article notes how unusual this kind of agreement is and it is kinda chilling that there is public-level planning for this situation. But best to be prepared rather than improvise in the chaos.