Discussion Forum

#1

• locoboy
• mail
• 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.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#2

• ひかり
• 2022/08/25 (Thu) 10:06
• Report

It looks like there will be no more negative proofs starting in September ！.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#1

• T.S
• mail
• 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

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#1

• 椎名
• mail
• 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/

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#1

• せいこ
• mail
• 2021/06/09 21:03

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

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#1

• 凛々子
• mail
• 2021/06/04 01:30

I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#2

• マミィ
• 2021/06/04 (Fri) 19:56
• Report

・ student visa
・ language training visa
・ working ・ training visa
・ working holiday visa
・ spouse visa

I think this is about it.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#3

• すす
• 2021/06/04 (Fri) 19:58
• Report

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.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#1

• 白身
• mail
• 2021/06/03 02:13

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

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#1

• りんご
• mail
• 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.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#2

• いとこの娘
• 2021/05/27 (Thu) 23:24
• Report

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.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#3

• 苺
• 2021/06/03 (Thu) 02:10
• Report

I would additionally recommend Nymphenburg Castle, Alte ・ Pinakothek and St. Michael's Church.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#1

• いち
• mail
• 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.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

#2

• 兄さん
• 2021/04/21 (Wed) 03:23
• Report
• Delete

・ 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

The consulate has informed us There was a notice from the consulate.
We recommend subscribing to the Consulate's newsletter if you plan to return.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#1

• 我
• mail
• 2022/11/16 05:08

Gone again ？

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

• Bookmark

書き込めなくなるまであと183日

#4473

• 😰
• 2026/10/07 (Wed) 18:44
• Report

生徒さんの事が心配。ただただ善意の人で、次のレッスンにはレストランに行く事を提案してくれたり( 食事中も授業料が発生するという事。) 私がレッスンと食事は別と言ったら、彼女は後から酷く怒った。普通の感覚だったら、レストランでご馳走してもらってその上授業料も払わせるだなんてあり得ない。
彼持ちでイベントとかに連れて行ってくれようとして、彼の友人と私たち二人の分のチケットも取ってくれると言っていた。彼女はとても甘え上手、お願い上手。
まだ若く、勉強熱心で、日本大好きな彼が傷つくような事にならなければいいけど、どうしたらいいかわからない。

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4474

• ずっと
• 2026/10/07 (Wed) 18:47
• Report

昔VOGAという雑誌がLAで発行されていた。その配達員が、毎回大量の雑誌を箱ごと何箱も廃棄していた。雑誌を作っていた人たちは全てを注ぐほど一所懸命だったはず。毎回そんな大量に廃棄されていただなんて想像だにしなかっただろう。
私が拾って、何軒かの日系マーケットの前に置けばよかったのだろうけど、毎回大きなダンプスターの中に捨てられていて拾えなかった。VOGAに連絡して言うのも告げ口みたいになってしまうと思って出来なかった。
早くに廃刊になってしまって、あの時何とか出来なかったんだろうかと今でも苦しく思い出してしまう。人が必死に頑張って築いた物を平気で台無しに出来る人たちがいる。

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4477

• タゲられ
• 2026/10/08 (Thu) 02:03
• Report

完全無視しているのに、まだ毎日テキストしてくる。
カウントダウン3️⃣って、まるでホラー。
昨日キャンディーズの歌がどうこう書いてきて、相変わらず謝罪要求してきてるけど、私がキャンディーズの事で何をした？
二ヶ月ちょっと前、あなたに夢中を歌った時、踊らないと！って言われた。踊らなかった事で謝罪要求してきてるの？訳わからない。(ちなみに、あなたに夢中のピンク服ランちゃんは神がかり的に可愛い)

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4501

• LOVE 2
• Yesterday 02:34
• Report
• Delete

理由の説明なしにカウントダウンだけ送られてくると、受け取る側からすると

脅し？
謎解き？
一人芝居？

となります。

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4502

• LOVE 2
• Yesterday 04:14
• Report
• Delete

相手が本当に毎日連絡してくるなら、不快に感じるのは理解できます。
反論を続けるより、記録を残してブロックする方が精神的に楽かもしれませんね。

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#1

• internet
• mail
• 2026/10/26 03:59

Spectrumのインターネットだけを使っているのですが、一番最初にサインアップした時は何かのスペシャルだったのはわかっているのですが、＄６０台だったのがじわじわ上げてきて、今となってはもうすぐ＄１５０に達します。文句を言えば安くしてくれると言う人もいますがそれも本当か分からず、店舗で断られ泣き寝入りも悲しいのですが、どなたか安くしてもらった人いますか？　そして、他の会社でもインターネット安くて良いところ知っていらったら教えていただけますか？　よろしくお願いします。

• Bookmark

書き込めなくなるまであと182日

#3

• internet
• 2026/10/26 (Mon) 06:27
• Report

LOLOさん。ありがとうございます。

#4

• T.S
• 2026/10/26 (Mon) 16:24
• Report

我が家ではT-mobile のインターネットに変更しました。今まではSpectrum や Hawaiian Telcom のインターネットを使っていましたがどちらも２年のプロモーション期間が終わると値段が高くなってしまいますが T-mobile は＄50ぐらいで余計なFeeも付きません。５年間は同じ値段みたいです。我が家ではコンスタントに２00Mbps のスピードが出ています。それ以外でT-mobile の良いところはセットアップにテクニシャンを呼ばずに自分で簡単にセットアップできることです。

#6

• Wi-Fi808
• 2026/10/26 (Mon) 21:13
• Report

私も元々Spectrumを使っていましたが、同様に毎年料金が上がって来たので、去年思い切ってT-mobileに変更しました。
キャンセルの電話をした際、理由を聞かれ、毎年料金が上がっていくのが気に入らない、と言うと、じゃあ、と色々と安くなるプランを出してきて説得してきました。
本当に引き留めようと長時間電話に付き合わなくてはいけなかったのですが、既にT-mobileと契約してしまっていたので断りました。
その後も郵送＆メールでお得なプランが送られてきて、それなら最初から値段上げないでくれればよかったのに、とモヤっとしました。

その後引っ越しをしなくてはならず、引っ越し先ではHawaiian Telcom一択になったのでまた解約をしなくてはいけなかったのですが、Billing cycle（請求書の締め日）を数日逃していたので、まるまる１ヶ月分、サービスを受けないにも関わらずT-mobileに支払いを強いられる形になりました。ほんとに理不尽な事は多いですよね。
オフィスに直に行ってもきっと何もしてくれないと思いますが、電話で解約したいと伝えるときっと交渉してくると思いますよ。

#7

• internet
• 2026/10/27 (Tue) 03:38
• Report

T.Sさん、Wi-Fi808さん。大変貴重な情報をありがとうございました。本当に助かります。

#8

• こーの字
• 2026/10/27 (Tue) 21:14
• Report

自分はHawaiian Telcomの１番安いプラン（光回線に非対応のアパート）ですが、割引なしだと$75/mo位のところ、プロモーション価格が終わる数週間前に電話して、他社に切り替えるだなんだと値下げ交渉をして、なんとか$50台で抑えています。たぶん、光回線に対応のところではベース価格が上がってしまうと思いますので、割引を貰ってもそれなりに高くなるのではと思います。