Hi im Nathan and welcome to Ninja monkey, the place for all things related to Japan
travel.. this video is once again a little different, I NEED YOUR HELP .. TO Hopefully
Help you!
I have been working behind the scenes thinking about how best to use this channel to try
and help people, not just by keeping viewers informed but also using the platform for the
benefit of all.
This is partly the reason why I travelled to Japan earlier in August, to bring awareness
of the issues caused by the lack of tourism I appeared on two TV networks and hopefully
this meant discussions between the Japanese public and hopefully a change people’s perceptions
of tourism and tourists.
Today, I represent tourists, along with a friend who does a lot of business in Japan
and some Japanese residents who are happy to bring awareness of the issues.
We jointly present to you a PETITION that I hope you will all sign and support by sharing
in as many groups and social forums as possible
This petition simply highlights the issues we all know and have been following for over
two years and I believe the timing is perfect, when the government seems to be considering
removing entry caps and potentially also doing away with the need of entry with a Visa.
Let’s all come together to send a loud message that things Need to change for the benefit
of EVERYONE.
Ultimately we also want what’s best for the country too.
This petition comes from a place of respect and Love for a country which has so much to
offer both Tourists and any other traveller, including those entering for business.
So Let me summarise the petition but I hope you do read it all.
The petition will also be available with Japanese Translation.
Firstly we set out a brief overview of the issue, Explaining that Japan has maintained
some of the world’s most strict border restrictions since March 2020 in response to Covid and
request that the Government of Japan consider the following actions:
 Immediately reinstate visa waiver travel in line with Japan’s existing bilateral
and multi-lateral visa agreements.
 Remove the requirement for special visas and sponsorship through the ERFS system
 Eliminate requirements for tourist to book all travel (Flights, accommodations,
etc) via Japanese based travel agencies.
We explain that these requests are in line with multiple other organizations that have
also voiced for things to change and make it clear that this petition is meant to support
Japan’s efforts to re-open.
Explaining that, continued delays and half-measures will cause additional harm and only further
discourage travel and investment in Japan.
This is a very brief overview of some of the things mentioned in the petition so please
read it carefully yourself.
Like I mentioned earlier on, the timing is crucial.
Let’s make sure that whilst the government starts to consider changes.
We might be able to present this petition to those who are able realize their considerations.
I’d like to thank every single viewer who is always supporting me either financially
or by simply commenting on a video.
I strive to help you as best as I can, and hopefully this will make a difference but
at least let’s hope that this continues to create awareness and reaches as many people
as it can.
I look forward to the day that we can move on from this issue, but until then I am committed
to be your voice and use this small platform the best way I can.
Thank’s so much!
Stay positive team, we truly are a team.
We have built a community that will forever remember our time ‘Waiting’ for Japan
to reopen.. and when she does fully reopen I will be there celebrating by your side and
hopefully continuing to create meaningful content for you all to enjoy!
So.. what are you waiting for?
Get to signing the petition that should be included with the video description and in
a pinned comment!
And hopefully stick around for a live stream too!
Till next time!