Recently, Japan has once again fallen into the problem of a sharp depreciation of the yen and rising prices. Previously, in order to support families with difficulties in life, the Japanese government decided to issue a 50,000 yen subsidy to residents' non-taxed families.
But many people think this subsidy method is unfair. Japanese Democratic Party issued a statement on September 13 saying, "In order to solve the problem of soaring prices and protect the lives of the people, urgent economic measures will be taken." It is planned that will issue another 100,000 yen subsidy to all Japanese citizens !
The party has formulated an emergency economic countermeasures plan to deal with rising prices, with an estimated additional budget of up to 23 trillion yen, and calls on the government and ruling parties to include the bill in the supplementary budget.
1, budget 10 trillion yen: issue 100,000 yen of "inflation allowance" to all Japanese citizens, and tax those whose income exceeds a certain level according to their tax filing situation;
2, budget 1.4 trillion yen: suspended Renewable energy tax is imposed to reduce residents' electricity bills;
3, budget of 5 trillion yen: Consumption tax is temporarily reduced from 10% to 5%;
4, budget of 0.07 trillion yen: cancels the income limit on children's allowances.
5, budget of 2.6 trillion yen: continues to issue gasoline subsidies, triggering the freeze and lifting of the clauses to reduce gasoline tax. The above policies are still under discussion. I hope that under the "strong appeal" of the National Democratic Party, the Japanese government can make a decision as soon as possible!
However, the Japanese government has also announced a new news that the national tourism support plan instead of "GOTO" is expected to be launched before the end of the year and will be implemented as early as the end of September.
What are the offers for the new national "Travel Assistance Program"?
1. Up to 40% travel discount. Travel accommodation by public transportation will be subsidized by up to 8,000 yen per night, and other travel will be subsidized by up to 5,000 yen;
2. There are also coupons of 3,000 yen on weekdays and 1,000 yen on weekends, which can be used in souvenir shops or restaurants.
That is to say, the total amount of up to 11,000 yen per person per night can receive a subsidy of yen per night. The targets are those who have received 3 shots of new crown vaccine or have a negative nucleic acid test certificate report.
Another good news is that Japan plans to open the national gates to welcome tourists from October:
1, cancel the entry limit of 50,000 people per day;
2, exempt the short-term stay visa required for tourists visiting Japan;
3, accept personal free travel.
officially decided to be released before the end of September.
Since the outbreak of the epidemic, Japan's tourism industry has plummeted. In 2021, there were only 246,000 inbound tourists in Japan. Japan's deputy chief of the cabinet, Makoji Kihara, said, "Japan's autumn and winter tourism has a huge attraction to international tourists." He hopes to welcome more tourists before the maple leaf season from October to November.
At the same time, the continued depreciation of the yen will attract more foreign tourists, not only tourism, but also bring huge economic benefits to the retail, catering, accommodation and other industries.
It is reported that Japan Airlines JAL has announced that it will resume flights from Beijing to Narita Airport from September 11. It will be the route that has resumed flights after about two and a half years since March 2020. Currently, there is one flight every Sunday.
Before this, ANA had restarted passenger flights from Beijing to Narita Airport in July, and flights from Narita Airport to Beijing in August also restarted.
Judging from the current policies, Japan has indeed begun to slowly return to its previous state.
yen depreciated and prices rose. This is a fact that we who live in Japan cannot avoid. If daily travel can completely recover to a day without the epidemic, it will be a little comfort to everyone.
In the future, the Japanese government will introduce more subsidy policies for tourism and prices. If you need it, hurry up and grab the "wool" first!
Let’s talk to Xiaomei, what subsidies have you received in Japan? What impact will Japan’s opening of entry have on you?
