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Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World 366 Chapter 4 Japan’s Diplomacy Open to the Public Section 1 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World 366 Section 2 Supporting Japanese Nationals Overseas 391 Section 3 Diplomacy with the Support of the Public 406 外交青書-英語版30-4-1.indd 365 2018/09/07 13:04:54 Chapter 4 Japan’s Diplomacy Open to the Public Section 1 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World the wealthy class, repeat visitors, and the Overview young generations. (Tapping the Power of Foreign Nationals In order to further vitalize the for the Growth of Japan) Japanese economy and increase Japan’s Increasing the number of people traveling competitiveness, it is critical to secure between Japan and other countries capable human resources irrespective of stimulates the economy and promotes their nationality. The “Investments for the mutual understanding among different Future Strategy 2017” set forth utilization cultures. Based on this view, the Ministry of foreign human resources. To realize it, of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) takes steps to MOFA works with relevant ministries and facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into agencies to ensure the effective policy and Japan and also their stay in the country. measures for accepting foreign human The Government of Japan attaches resources taking into account human rights. importance to promoting Japan as a Moreover, MOFA encourages national tourism-oriented country based on the debate on the challenges arising from the recognition that “Tourism is a main pillar acceptance of foreign nationals and their for Japan’s growth strategy and regional integration into Japanese society, as well as revitalization.” To this end, MOFA has appropriate measures to be taken. engaged in strategic relaxation of visa requirements. With efforts to attract (International Organizations and Japanese tourists including showcasing the various Nationals) attractiveness of Japan and other factors, At international organizations, staff from the number of foreign visitors to Japan all over the world capitalizes on their reached the highest record of 28.69 million respective skills and traits to carry out in 2017. MOFA strives to contribute to the activities for addressing global issues. increase of foreign visitors while continuing Japan has been providing personnel to maintain “Japan, the safest country in the contributions as well as financial and world,” and to a tourism-oriented country policy contributions to international both in quantity and quality by attracting organizations. By having larger numbers 366 DIPLOMATIC BLUEBOOK 2018 外交青書-英語版30-4-1.indd 366 2018/09/07 13:04:55 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World Section 1 of talented Japanese nationals play active actors in international cooperation. In roles in international organizations, Japan’s the countries and regions where they presence in the international community are dispatched, JICA volunteers work on will be enhanced and the human resources development challenges together with local of Japan will also be enriched. people from the same perspective. Such MOFA strives to recruit, train, and programs are highly appreciated by local support Japanese nationals who can play people including government officials in active roles in international organizations various countries and earn their gratitude, and contribute to them. MOFA will more as symbols of the “Visibility of Japanese actively strengthen its efforts to create an International Cooperation.” In addition, the environment where a larger number of programs play a substantial role not only Chapter 4 outstanding Japanese nationals can play in local economic and social development, active roles on the global stage. but also in fostering mutual understanding, friendship, and goodwill between Japan and (NGOs and Volunteers) these countries and regions. Furthermore, The Government of Japan has promoted these programs are also significant from the All-Japan diplomacy which draws on the viewpoint that JICA volunteers utilize their strengths of non-governmental actors. In this experience and stay active at home and context, non-governmental organizations abroad upon their return. (NGOs) have become even more important in recent years as implementers of support (Cooperation with Local Governments) activities in developing countries and as Cooperation with local governments is channels for offering policy proposals. one of the top priority issues of the Cabinet. Japanese NGOs play a significant role in MOFA is implementing All-Ministry efforts fields that Japan excels in and can make under initiatives to showcase the regions’ international contributions to, such as attractiveness to the world and to attract health, water and sanitation, education, as many tourists and investments as disaster risk reduction, environment possible with the goal of collectively and climate change, and emergency reinforcing diplomatic capabilities through humanitarian assistance for refugees and collaboration with regions to assist regional disaster victims. MOFA regards NGOs revitalization. At home, MOFA, together as important partners in development with local governments, has continued cooperation, and strives to strengthen to carry out projects to support regional partnerships with NGOs through financial revitalization using MOFA’s Iikura Guest assistance, improving their operational House, the “Local to Global” project where environment, aid and NGO-MOFA Regular the Foreign Minister travels to regions Consultation Meetings. together with foreign diplomatic corps, as Participants in the volunteer programs well as “Regional Promotion Seminars” and of the Japan International Cooperation “Diplomats’ Study Tours,” to showcase Agency (JICA), including the Japan the various attractiveness of local areas. Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Overseas, in order to support Japan’s and the Senior Volunteers (SV), are crucial local governments in developing regional DIPLOMATIC BLUEBOOK 2018 367 外交青書-英語版30-4-1.indd 367 2018/09/07 13:04:56 Chapter 4 Japan’s Diplomacy Open to the Public economies for promoting their local tourism not only for these five countries but also industries, etc., MOFA has continued to for other countries from the perspective carry out “Regional Promotion Projects” of promoting people-to-people exchanges by using Japan’s diplomatic facilities and strengthening bilateral relations, etc. overseas, and conduct the comprehensive Specifically, the introduction of multiple PR program called the “Project to Support entry visas for tourism purposes, etc. for Overseas Presentations to Promote the Russian nationals began on January 1, Attractiveness of Regions” as part of efforts 2017, the simplification of visa application to dispel damage from international rumors procedures for Indian students and the stemming from the Great East Japan expansion of the number of visa application Earthquake. In addition, MOFA actively sites was instituted on February 1, the promotes to government leaders in each relaxation of single and multiple entry country alcoholic beverages (Japanese tourist visas for Chinese nationals began sake, wine, etc.) produced in various on May 8, the visa exemption for nationals regions in Japan through its diplomatic of the United Arab Emirates who have pre- missions overseas and supports overseas registered their passports began on July 1, operations of local governments and local and the relaxation of multiple entry visas SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) for nationals of CIS countries (Azerbaijan, by making use of ODA. Armenia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Linking the Energy of Foreign Belarus and Moldova) and Georgia was 1 Nationals to the Growth of also instituted on July 1. In addition, Japan Japan instituted a working holiday program with (1) Growth Strategy and Relaxation of Hungary, Spain and Argentina. Visa Requirements As described above, further expansion In 2017, the number of foreign visitors of the relaxation of visa requirements is to Japan reached the highest on record at expected as it is effective for promoting 28.69 million. The Government of Japan people-to-people exchanges and Japan’s set new goals for the number of foreign economic growth. On the other hand, visitors to 40 million in 2020 and 60 million the Government intensifies visa control in 2030 in the “Tourism Vision to Support as a part of border measures to prevent the Future of Japan” issued at the end of the entry of criminals and foreign visitors March 2016. In the Vision, it is stated that with the intention of illegal labor, as well the Government will engage in strategic as those who could become victims of relaxation of visa requirements for the human trafficking. MOFA is determined five countries of China, Russia, India, the to continue working on the relaxation Philippines and Viet Nam, for which visas of visa requirements, aiming to increase are required to visit Japan despite their the number of visitors to Japan while high market potential to attract tourists. maintaining “Japan, the safest country in Based on these, in 2017, MOFA again the world,” and contribute to achieving a engaged in examining and implementing tourism-oriented country both in quality strategic relaxation of visa requirements and quantity and attract the wealthy class, 368 DIPLOMATIC BLUEBOOK 2018 外交青書-英語版30-4-1.indd 368 2018/09/07 13:04:56 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World Section 1 ▶▶Changes in the Number of Visa Issuances
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