Gao Shi ordered a strict crackdown on foreign-related tourism, and Japanese media accuse Chinese people of using homestays for illegal long-term stays, with concentrated management and suppression!
Recently, the Gao Asaoka cabinet has taken concrete measures against "foreign-related tourism," launching a systematic campaign to crack down on acts that use tourism as a pretext for long-term business operations. The so-called "foreign-related tourism" in the current context largely refers to some foreigners in Japan using short-term visas to operate homestays, thereby obtaining residency qualifications in an indirect way.
Japanese media believe that in recent years, especially in popular cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, many foreigners - mostly Chinese - have entered the country on short-term tourist visas, rented entire apartments or houses, and then listed short-term rental information on platforms like Airbnb.
This model is superficially "sharing economy," but in reality constitutes unlicensed commercial activity. More importantly, some people are using this method to stay long-term, even attempting to use it as a stepping stone to apply for specific activity visas and extend their stay duration.
Japanese media recently disclosed that the Ministry of Justice is discussing a new mechanism: in the future, all foreigners applying for short-term stays in Japan must fill out detailed itineraries, accommodation addresses, sources of funds, and other information through an online review system when submitting visa applications or visa-exempt registration. If the information provided seriously differs from actual behavior - for example, declaring to stay at a hotel but actually operating a homestay - they may be denied entry, and those with existing residency status may also face cancellation.
Japan is tightening its overall immigration policy, emphasizing the principle of "legal and orderly" acceptance of foreigners, and significantly reducing tolerance for "gray-area residency." It is implicitly clear which country Gao Asaoka is targeting.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852441657995273/
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