At LONG LAST Japan Set to RE-OPEN Borders on Monday! ✈️ | FIRST LOOK Inside the Abroad in Japan Studio
Added 2021-11-06 01:47:58 +0000 UTCFor the last two years, Japan has practiced the most stringent closed-door policy of any G7 nation. In many ways, it’s done a great deal of damage to the country’s foreign population, where getting in and out has been impossible at times, and where thousands of aspiring students, or people coming to Japan to work had their lives ripped apart.
Politics has been one overarching factor, but with the elections at an end, over 70% of Japan’s population now fully vaccinated and businesses lobbying for a gradual re-opening of the country, at last the government has started to open the door to the country once more!
As of this Monday, business travellers, students and trainee workers with valid visa will start being allowed in, with the 10 day quarantine being reduced to just 3 days for those who are fully vaccinated.
Realistically, it’ll still be another few months before tourists are allowed back in; it’s expected to happen sometime between February and April, and it’s likely tourists will need to provide evidence of vaccination upon arrival.
But at least after a never-ending wait, it seems things might at last be on the path back to normality.
As always though guys, I’ll keep you posted on any updates and for a deeper dive into the subject I recommend reading this article: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211105_31/
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This weekend I’m currently shooting the last interviews with Ken Watanabe, before I return to the studio to shoot the exciting big reveal video for both Patreon and later Abroad in Japan.
In the meantime, here’s a photo inside part of the set! I showed a friend the other day and he honestly thought I’d green-screened it, haha. Such a lack of faith.
But to be fair I can see why.
Chris
Comments
how much money will i need for 2 weeks? I was thinking between 5 and 10 thousand euros
Foivos Anargyros
2021-11-24 04:18:54 +0000 UTCLet me in! Knock knock ✨✊ ✊ ✨
kate brascoupé
2021-11-18 13:56:02 +0000 UTCTHANK GOD!!!!! I know its 2023 im likely to visit but still great to hear.
2021-11-16 10:12:08 +0000 UTCHi, I know this might not be the right post to put this under, but does anyone remember which samurai movie/series has Chris been recommending in his podcast? I can't remember it and it really bothers me... I would appriciate if someone could give me the title. Thanks!
Klemen Kisovec
2021-11-11 19:17:39 +0000 UTCWe planned on visiting and I’m glad (within time) we’ll be able to!!
Cole
2021-11-11 10:12:18 +0000 UTCFunny! Tuesday was the day where we in Germany raised the restrictions to the highest level again …
Ravy
2021-11-11 06:27:29 +0000 UTCIts been 21months since I last saw my partner due to the border policies, as they don't recognise unmarried couples.. I hope this is a sign of good news to come. Its has been torture. On happier note, that bar looks amazing. :)
2021-11-09 21:12:53 +0000 UTCI am planning to September next year
Fab
2021-11-09 18:23:58 +0000 UTCLooks amazing!!🤩
2021-11-09 17:42:56 +0000 UTCLove the set! And I hate to be that guy, nothing but respect, audio needs some fine tuning. Look forward to more studio clips!
Anthony
2021-11-08 00:32:42 +0000 UTCYOOOO THAT BLADE RUNNER PROJECTION IS SO COOL
Remington Price
2021-11-07 16:22:56 +0000 UTCThe set looks fantastic!
Stefan H
2021-11-06 23:16:37 +0000 UTCSet looks amazing! Also, amazing news for exchange students. Now I have to contemplate, whether a trip is still worth it or not, since I only would be able to stay until the end of December.....We shall see.
Muesli
2021-11-06 21:28:26 +0000 UTCAmazing Chris!
Bradley
2021-11-06 21:01:48 +0000 UTCSuper cool!
Helene Sirois
2021-11-06 16:33:06 +0000 UTCMe too.
Susan Ray
2021-11-06 15:05:19 +0000 UTCWow! That's incredible! Can't wait for the tour
Susan Ray
2021-11-06 15:04:13 +0000 UTCLooks amazing!
Stephanie R.
2021-11-06 13:04:52 +0000 UTCThis set looks like the japanese izakaya from my dreams! Awesome!
António Dias
2021-11-06 12:12:49 +0000 UTCThe set designers and builders must be absolute masters at their craft! The set looks so realistic, it feels like it should have a rating on TripAdvisor!
2021-11-06 11:29:00 +0000 UTCI honestly cannot believe how incredible this set looks!
Mia
2021-11-06 11:04:25 +0000 UTCThe new set looks awesome! I can't wait to see it up close!
Laura
2021-11-06 10:33:27 +0000 UTCIncredible work on the set!
Samuel Clements
2021-11-06 09:57:10 +0000 UTCSet looks amazing, can't wait to see a proper tour of it!
Caz T
2021-11-06 08:57:52 +0000 UTCThat looks truly fantastic! Can't wait to see the rest :) as an environment artist I really appreciate the subtle storytelling elements in the design.
Chris Hunter
2021-11-06 08:54:37 +0000 UTCwoooow that set looks awesome!!
Peter Varga
2021-11-06 08:34:30 +0000 UTCThe studio looks amazing! 🙂
2021-11-06 08:33:19 +0000 UTCThat’s incredible 😮! Ryotaro for bar tender?
David Clark
2021-11-06 07:26:53 +0000 UTCWow, that set looks beautiful, can't wait to see it in greater detail! And if that's just a part of it, the whole thing must be massive!
2021-11-06 06:21:46 +0000 UTCWow, this looks so cool! I'm excited to see you speaking with Ken Watanabe and showing off your new studio :D
Shesha
2021-11-06 04:25:59 +0000 UTCHoly cow! And that's just one part of the set?! 😍
Andrew Dickinson
2021-11-06 04:15:02 +0000 UTCSo cool
Maybe Me
2021-11-06 03:57:09 +0000 UTCBeen trying to get over for work for months. Looks like I'll be heading over soon. :)
Josh Perlstein
2021-11-06 03:36:49 +0000 UTCYour set looks absolutely amazing! I can't wait for the full reveal and all the things you'll be able to do with the space. Thank you for sharing the re-opening updates. My son and I were to travel to Japan again last year but alas.. We're aiming for Fall next year now.
Dan L
2021-11-06 02:31:07 +0000 UTCSet looks awesome and good to know Japan is taking its first steps to opening up. I was booked to come out last November for Momijigari but it obviously didn't happen (well, I'm pretty sure the leaves changed and fell lol), maybe this year...
Luke Beaman
2021-11-06 02:26:16 +0000 UTCOh my gosh. That set looks AMAZiNG!!!!
2021-11-06 02:24:37 +0000 UTCIf you build it they will come...
The Vernes
2021-11-06 02:21:58 +0000 UTCLooks amazing. :)
Rainstorm Travel
2021-11-06 02:21:12 +0000 UTCThe detail is amazing!
wendy weems
2021-11-06 02:05:41 +0000 UTCThe set is jawdropping, but does the landlord knows what you did to their place?😂
2021-11-06 01:57:33 +0000 UTCYay! I recently got accepted into a language school in Tokyo with classes starting in April, so hopefully everything goes smoothly. The set looks amazing, btw! Can't wait for big the reveal
2021-11-06 01:57:17 +0000 UTCI've been waiting so long for this. I was offered a teaching job in March (over a year ago). I have my CoE but can now finally get my visa and I'll hopefully be able to start January/February if all goes well. Enjoy your last interviews with Ken Watanabe!
Michael Taylor
2021-11-06 01:56:19 +0000 UTCThat bar puts the new sectional sofa to shame!
2021-11-06 01:56:03 +0000 UTCThe set is way beyond my expectations! Excellent work!🤩
Satomi Arihara
2021-11-06 01:55:42 +0000 UTCI've been stuck in Australia since last April when I was due to move back to the UK (for better or for worse...). Literally no one was allowed in or out unless they could juggle five newborn babies whilst riding a unicycle. NSW and Vic are now opening up, but Queensland, where I live, won't open up until we pass a vaccination milestone. It just so happens we have the lowest vaccination rate in the country. :-(
2021-11-06 01:55:42 +0000 UTCIt looks like a dream, let’s see more of jt soon! Proud of you Mr. Chris.💙
2021-11-06 01:55:13 +0000 UTCHoping to be in Japan before Summer! Also, set is looking fantastic!
Brock Otterbacher
2021-11-06 01:54:37 +0000 UTCI was expecting a lot, but not an incredible reimagination of Warehouse Kawasaki.
Dykam
2021-11-06 01:53:51 +0000 UTCNow you need to figure out how to get Elon Musk in a video.
FupaLawd
2021-11-06 01:53:38 +0000 UTCGreat to hear that Japan is finally opening up a little. The set looks amazing, and I'm looking forward to the interviews with Mr Watanabe
Kirsten Reusch
2021-11-06 01:53:25 +0000 UTCThey're absolute geniuses
Abroad in Japan
2021-11-06 01:53:21 +0000 UTCThose set designers did some work.
Joshua Mannix
2021-11-06 01:51:30 +0000 UTCThe set looks amazing. I can’t wait to see more of it.
Mercedes Mezzasalma
2021-11-06 01:51:13 +0000 UTCThis looks insane Chris. So cool watching Abroad in Japan grow. Makes me pretty motivated to keep following my own dreams.
2021-11-06 01:51:02 +0000 UTCOmg wow that looks amazing!! 🤩 can’t wait to see the whole thing! Also yay might be able to come and work in the snow fields this winter then! 😍
2021-11-06 01:50:33 +0000 UTCThe set looks great and since travel is back open I hope you enjoy your visit to England!
LordLiquidBaconII
2021-11-06 01:50:19 +0000 UTCwow that's cool
2021-11-06 01:50:06 +0000 UTCGreat news! Will think about traveling next year!!
2021-11-06 01:49:56 +0000 UTCWhat great news! I hope to travel in March for tourism, so let's hope that timeline works out :)
Liam Miles
2021-11-06 01:49:36 +0000 UTC
