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• locoboy
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• 2022/08/12 23:10

We will enter Munich for the last stop on our October Europe trip.
I will be returning from Munich to Narita.
Please tell me about the negative certificate required at Narita when I return home, and about the test in Munich.
The cost of the negative certificate is about 150 ～ 200 euros.
Please let me know if there is any organization that can issue the certificate at a more reasonable cost.

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• ひかり
• 2022/08/25 (Thu) 10:06
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It looks like there will be no more negative proofs starting in September ！.

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• T.S
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• 2022/07/06 23:23

Topics posted on the information board.
Please see if you are interested.


Trial for amendment of Article 11 of the Nationality Law
Under the current Japanese Nationality Law, a person "automatically" loses Japanese nationality if he/she voluntarily acquires the nationality of another country.
Now, plaintiffs living in Switzerland and other countries are fighting in court to amend this. I think this is an important trial for those of us living in the US.
There is a petition campaign on change.org to amend Article 11 of the Nationality Law. Currently, about 43,000 votes have been collected, but it would be great if more people would sign the petition. The next trial will be held in September. By the way, I am an individual and not a member of this association.

https://www.change.org/p/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%8C%E5%A4%96%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E3%82%92%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E9%9A%9B-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E3%82%92%E4%BF%9D%E6%8C%81%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B%E6%94%BE%E6%A3%84%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B-%E9%81%B8%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8B%E3%82%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%AB%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81-%E7%A7%81%E3%81%9F%E3%81%A1%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8B%E5%8B%95%E3%82%92%E5%BF%9C%E6%8F%B4%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8F%E3%81%A0%E3%81%95%E3%81%84

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• 椎名
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• 2021/08/04 22:15

Date ： September 10, 2021 (Fri.)
Time ： 18:00 ～ 19:35
Audience fee ： 3,300 yen （ including tax ） (pre-register ）
Registration deadline ： September 3 （ Fri. ）

https://www.koureisha-jutaku.com/newspaper/synthesis/germanysemi_202109/

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• せいこ
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• 2021/06/09 21:03

https://www.surfnews.jp/news_topics/news/43721/

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• 凛々子
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• 2021/06/04 01:30

I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

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#2

• マミィ
• 2021/06/04 (Fri) 19:56
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・ student visa
・ language training visa
・ working ・ training visa
・ working holiday visa
・ spouse visa

I think this is about it.

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#3

• すす
• 2021/06/04 (Fri) 19:58
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I think the working holiday was up to 18 ～ 30 years old and there was no limit. I think the stay was about one year.

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• 白身
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• 2021/06/03 02:13

You can write on any topic you like. We would love to hear your comments.

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• りんご
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• 2021/05/19 04:55

I would like to go to Munich when the corona converges ！
Please give me your recommendations ～

I will do more research beforehand.

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#2

• いとこの娘
• 2021/05/27 (Thu) 23:24
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Yes, I can't recommend it right now, but once you get settled in, I would definitely recommend it. I think Harburg Castle and Marienplatz are classic.

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#3

• 苺
• 2021/06/03 (Thu) 02:10
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I would additionally recommend Nymphenburg Castle, Alte ・ Pinakothek and St. Michael's Church.

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• いち
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• 2021/04/08 20:09

https://www.muenchen.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/704.html

most importantly, test certificate ！

・ negative test certificate for corona test performed within 72 hours prior to local departure
・ signed or stamped by a physician

○real time RT-PCR method （ real time reverse transcription PCR ）
○LAMP method （ Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification ）
○ TMA method （ Transcription Mediated Amplification ）
○ TRC method （ Transcription Reverse-transcription Concerted reaction ）
○ Smart Amp method （ Smart Amplification process ）
○ NEAR method （ Nicking Enzyme Amplification Reaction ）
○ Next Generation Sequence Method （ Next Generation Sequence ）
○ Quantitative Antigen Test （ Quantitative Antigen Test ） (CLEIA ）
（ Note ） Qualitative Antigen Test （ Qualitative Antigen Test ） and rapid antigen test commonly used in Germany （ Antigen Schnelltest ） is not recognized as a valid test method by the Japanese government.

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• 兄さん
• 2021/04/21 (Wed) 03:23
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・ Various problems have arisen in boarding procedures at departure and quarantine upon arrival in Japan over the validity of the new coronavirus test certificate required for entry into Japan.
In order to avoid such problems, the MHLW recommends that test certificates be obtained using the designated format （ A German version has been newly added to the test certificate format ） .
● Methods of testing specified by the MHLW ・ Regarding the method of specimen collection, we have already informed you in Newsletter No. 690 and No. 704, etc. Please refer again to 3 in the text below. The Antigen-Schnelltest （ Rapid Antigen Test ）, which is widely used in Germany, is not recognized as a valid test method, and the laryngopharyngeal swab （ Throat Swab / Rachenabstrich ）, a common specimen in Germany, is not recognized as a valid specimen for collection.
●Please see 4 in the following text for laboratories in Bavaria and Baden ＝ Württemberg that are allowed to enter test results in the format designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
●In addition, when entering Japan ・ after （ transit ） through Germany from a third country, you are required to present a negative test result of a corona test conducted within 48 hours "before" entering Germany in Germany.

1. Obtain a valid test certificate
After March 19, all entrants to Japan must have a negative coronary test certificate （ conducted within 72 hours "prior to departure" See 3 below for test method and specimen collection method ）. See 3 below for test method and specimen collection method .
There have been cases where passengers have been prevented from boarding the scheduled aircraft at the place of departure or have been prevented from landing in Japan in accordance with the Quarantine Law upon arrival in Japan, even though they were allowed to board the aircraft.

2 Recommendation to use the format designated by MHLW
（ 1 ） To avoid such problems, the MHLW recommends the use of the inspection certificate format designated by the MHLW whenever possible.
Please see the following link for the designated format of the inspection certificate （ A new German version has also been added ） . This format must be completed by the local laboratory and signed or stamped by the physician to be valid.
○ Presentation of the Certificate of Inspection （ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00248.html
○ Valid Inspection Certification Format and Verification of Inspection Certificate （ Q&A ） （ Ministry of Foreign Affairs ）
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/fna/page25_001994.html

（ 2 ） If there is no medical institution that can issue examination certificates in the above designated format, the use of any format is not prohibited, but it may take time to confirm the contents when boarding an aircraft or entering Japan. In some cases, the applicant may be denied boarding or may not be allowed to enter Japan based on the Quarantine Law.
In addition, the following items must be included in the optional format.
（ a. ） Personal details （ Name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, sex ）
（ b. ） Corona test certification details （ Testing method （ Collection described in the specified format. ）, test result, date and time of specimen collection, date of determination of test result, date of issuance of test certificate ）
（ c ） Information on medical institution （ name of medical institution （ or physician ）, address of medical institution, seal of medical institution （ or physician's signature, electronic signature, letterhead ） ）

3. Method of examination ・ Method of specimen collection
Method of examination ・ For the method of specimen collection and cases not accepted as a valid examination certificate, please refer to the following Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) website. Test certificates based on other than the test specimens and methods recognized as valid by the MHLW will be treated as invalid by the Japanese quarantine office.
○Requirements for the test certificate required at the time of entry into Japan （ Specimen, test method, and test time ） （ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000770638.pdf
Please note that Antigen-Schnelltest （ Antigen rapid test ） which is widely used in Germany is not recognized as a valid test method. Please note that Throat Swab/Rachenabstrich ） is not recognized as a valid specimen collection method.

4 Bavaria, Baden ＝ Corona laboratories in Wuerttemberg
（ 1 ） The laboratories we are currently aware of in both states that can fill out the format specified by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare are listed on our website below. The following is a list of laboratories that can fill out the MHLW format in both states. However, since the details of the handling of samples differ from laboratory to laboratory, and the details of the handling may change in the future, please make sure to confirm the testing method ・ sample collection method, business hours, etc. before using this service.
（ 2 ） The following laboratories are listed based on information provided by our customers. If you know of any laboratories other than those listed below that can be included in the format, please introduce them to us.
（ 3 ） We do not prevent the use of laboratories other than those listed below, but if you wish to use other laboratories, please make sure to check 2 and 3 above by yourself.

*Bavaria, Baden ＝ Corona Inspection Agency of Württemberg
https://www.muenchen.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/corona.kennsakikan.html

5 Returning to Japan ・ Entry Flow
Entry to Japan as informed so far ・ Basic Flow for Returning to Japan （ Present inspection certificate, submit written pledge, carry smartphone and register necessary apps, submit questionnaire and No change to the requirements for submission of questionnaires, corona test on arrival, etc. ）. Please refer to the following MHLW website for details.
○New measures for water border control （ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00209.html

[For inquiries about this matter]
○MHLW New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Consultation Service （ Strengthening Quarantine ）
If calling from overseas ： +81-3-3595-2176 （ Available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean ）
When calling from within Japan ： 0120-565-653
Inquiries accepted ： 9:00 am Japan time ～ 9:00 pm （ Weekends and holidays also available ）

6 Transit through Germany （ Transit ） and return to Japan ・ Entering
Return to Japan from a third country ・ Entering Germany （ Frankfurt etc. ） transit （ ） through Germany Frankfurt, etc., you will be required to present a negative corona test certificate conducted "within 48 hours prior to entry into Germany" when entering Germany. This measure will be in effect until May 12 for the time being, but may be extended.
○ Introduction of Corona test certificate before entering Germany
https://www.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/konsular_coronavirus260321.html

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• きりぞう
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• 2026/09/18 01:20

My mother has dementia. It’s quite severe, and she can’t remember anything for even a minute.
I’m posting this in the hope that anyone with experience living with a mother who has dementia might be able to offer advice or insights. Thank you in advance.

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書き込めなくなるまであと182日

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• きりぞう
• 2026/10/07 (Wed) 02:39
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私の母も見ていて辛いです。まだトイレは自分て出来るます。これからどんどん悪化していくしかないのでしょうか。。。。

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• サンシャイン
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• 2026/10/07 (Wed) 08:01
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友人の奥様が認知症になった時はまだ良い薬がありませんでしたが、今は薬もあるので病院で検査すれば、良い薬を処方して貰えるので進行を大分遅らせる事が出来るはずです。

日本だと高額医療補助があるので金銭的に助かりますが、アメリカの保険がどの程度カバーしてもらえるのか分かりません。
製薬会社の中には、利益をほとんど開発費に投じて作った薬もあるので、高額な物もあります。

友人の息子さん二人が医者で、家族の支えで金銭的には余裕がありました。
アメリカの自己破産の一番の原因は医療費なので、どうにもならない時は自分は日本国籍なので帰国する事も考えています。

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• 忘子
• 2026/10/18 (Sun) 20:42
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痴ほう症と認知症は、同じなんですか？

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• 勿忘草
• 2026/11/02 (Mon) 09:29
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昔は痴呆症、現在は認知症らしいです。

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• LOVE 2
• 2026/11/08 (Sun) 03:21
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名称は変わっても、本人や家族の苦労は変わりませんね。理解と思いやりが必要だと思います.

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• 倍金萬
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• 2018/02/14 20:44

Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anything to say or questions, please feel free to write.
I'll try to write "something" as well.

Example ：
What means do you use to call when you return to Japan?

Which seat on the plane do you prefer, Aisle or Window, front, back,

Which airline do you think has the best food?

Which mode of transportation do you use to get to the local area?

and so on and so on

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書き込めなくなるまであと181日

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• 高杉くん
• 2026/10/13 (Tue) 06:35
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夏の日本行きチケット去年より＄700くらいあがってて死にそうです

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#4630

• 佐々オート
• 2026/10/13 (Tue) 14:21
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４６２９
若いもんはイースタンをお使いなさい。

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#4631

• What???
• 2026/10/25 (Sun) 02:14
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日本行きのチケットみなさんどうやって買ってますか？去年は夏の帰国はこの時期に取りましたが値段がほぼ倍になっていて驚いています。今年は帰れないかもしれない。

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• ?成田くん
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• 2026/10/26 (Mon) 19:10
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１ヶ月後に１０日ほど滞在で＄８００前後で出てきましたよ

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#4633

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• 2026/11/12 (Thu) 22:33
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国分寺と立川の間だから国立だそうで、安直な名前をつけたもんだと思います。国立の学校へ長く通っていたので愛着のある街ではあります。

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