The Immigration Bureau announced yesterday that they accept applications to extend the period of stay (current visa renewal) 1 month after the date of expiry. I would suggest you check the details with the Immigration if you are to extend your visa in the month of March. This measure is taken to prevent infection spreads of Corona Virus in the crowded reception counter at the Immigration.

An excerpt from Nikkei Shimbun dated February 2020

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO56192110Y0A220C2EA3000/

Some important news released from the Immigration Bureau beside the above such as temporary visitor visa extension and COE application update.

Better check with them for those who may concern.

http://www.moj.go.jp/content/001315948.pdf

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