{"id":6317,"date":"2022-02-25T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T01:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blccj.or.jp\/?p=6317"},"modified":"2022-08-24T11:50:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T02:50:59","slug":"covid-19-booster-shots-available-slots-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blccj.or.jp\/ja\/news\/covid-19-booster-shots-available-slots-in-march\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 booster shots &#8211; available slots in March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several Chambers of Commerce that organized their own vaccination programs in 2021, are also organizing a booster program.<br \/>\nHowever, since the Japanese public health system is moving quite swiftly, they have fewer applicants than anticipated and are opening up to other chamber members incl. BLCCJ members.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here below are the 3 currently available programs:<\/p>\n<div><strong>1) Austrian Business Council (ABC)<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; about 50 open slots<\/div>\n<div>Dates: March 15, 16 &amp; 17<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/DrC932wDXVuR4T892ocqhT8g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/DrC932wDXVuR4T892ocqhT8g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-9kFZGqRNzj_5H8MyJz9W\">TKP Center in Ichigaya<\/a><\/div>\n<div>The used vaccine is Moderna<\/div>\n<div>Fee is JPY 2,850 per person<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Eligible are all those who have received their first 2 shots in Japan, second shot is more than 6 months ago and the participant is over 18yo.<\/p>\n<p>All details including tickets are available at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/4CRzs0znsrrc7631lvLDyI2g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/4CRzs0znsrrc7631lvLDyI2g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hjZpvNooph9g-Fcwu6Ipr\">https:\/\/www.abc-jpn.net\/event\/<wbr \/>covid-19-vaccination-booster-<wbr \/>drive<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>For questions about this particular program, please contact Arnold Ackerer of the ABC:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Tokio@advantageaustria.org?subject=COVID-19%20booster%20program%20-%20BLCCJ%20member\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokio@advantageaustria.<wbr \/>org<\/a><br \/>\nMake sure to mention you are a BLCCJ member.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Dates:\u00a0Monday, March 14, 17:00-18:00 &amp;\u00a0Tuesday, March 15, 16:00-17:00<br \/>\nLocation: also at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/DrC932wDXVuR4T892ocqhT8g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/DrC932wDXVuR4T892ocqhT8g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-9kFZGqRNzj_5H8MyJz9W\">TKP Ichigaya Conference Centre<\/a><\/div>\n<div>The used vaccine is Moderna<\/div>\n<div>A fee will be charged per person (please contact BCCJ for the details)<br \/>\nEligible are all those who have received their first 2\u00a0shots in Japan, second shot is more than 6\u00a0months ago and the participant is over 18yo.<\/div>\n<div>If interested, please reach out directly to Sarah Backley of the BCCJ:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sarah.backley@bccjapan.com?subject=COVID-19%20booster%20program%20-%20BLCCJ%20member\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sarah.backley@bccjapan.com<\/a><br \/>\nMake sure to mention you are a BLCCJ member.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>3) Irish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (IJCC)<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; about 20 open slots<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Date: Monday 21\u00a0March, 13:00-<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">14:00<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Venue:\u00a0TKP Garden City Shibuya &#8211; Hall 4C<\/span>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-US\">(Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/PjxLzfAKZX41d7QTJS1Whw\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/PjxLzfAKZX41d7QTJS1Whw\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Tq3W4qiTLWA6-h2DNy4A_\">HERE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/Rd9MXfymkYIsRNfOaGRQ4A\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/Rd9MXfymkYIsRNfOaGRQ4A\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zYY_mQCS8SfourP-KEpvE\">\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0to check the location)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Fee:\u00a02,500 JPY \/ Person (incl. Tax)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Registration:<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Click<b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/JAkjv3aOL8z763sqryQYXv5g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/JAkjv3aOL8z763sqryQYXv5g\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zw-UfQnXbYIYf_jH-Fh2o\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>to register<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Note:<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">The registration is a first-come first-served basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">This project\u00a0is limited to current residents. *Those who can provide certification of residency in Japan\u00a0 (<\/span>\u4f4f\u6c11\u7968<span lang=\"EN-US\">) if required\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">All people to be vaccinated through this project\u00a0are expected to cover the cost (2,500 JPY pp), and pay the fee within 3 days after the original registration.\u00a0<u>*In case the payment is not done within 3 days, your registration will\u00a0be automatically removed.<\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><u><span lang=\"EN-US\">Fee is not refundable after the payment.\u00a0Cancellations are not allowed but changing the names is allowed.<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">All people to be vaccinated through this project\u00a0are required to submit a vaccine ticket (<\/span>\u30ef\u30af\u30c1\u30f3\u63a5\u7a2e\u5238<span lang=\"EN-US\">) provided by local government to the IJCC. (ideally on the date, but if the vaccine ticket does not arrive until the vaccination date you are expected to send IJCC the Vaccination Ticket by post immediately after the ticket arrives.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><u><span lang=\"EN-US\">Only those who received their second vaccine dose at least 6\u00a0months prior (those who received the second vaccine does before Sep 21st) will be eligible for this program. (Currently, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has a rule that the vaccination must be administered after 6\u00a0months.)<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">The type of vaccine will\u00a0be Moderna. Learn more about Moderna Vaccine\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/vzTmeS4thGyE7mixaftSEQ\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/vzTmeS4thGyE7mixaftSEQ\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dHtHOOHq-ai8yXxAcfo3u\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">People under18-years of age will not be able to\u00a0take the vaccine through this project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Pregnant women\/women likely to have become\u00a0pregnant within the past 6 months will not be able to take the vaccine\u00a0through this programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">If your company is interested in organising a vaccination campaign for employees, please contact\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/1vfnl8Z892yNdyt25FDHuWuw\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mail.blccj.or.jp\/l\/OQF8ZJqcxElZXKyAzZ8vsQ\/1vfnl8Z892yNdyt25FDHuWuw\/4YjCF4xqN5XBLmpGuBIylA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646365898023000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yqjdnZFkWaIIUAHN_pwxv\">TKP\u00a0\u8077\u57df\u30ef\u30af\u30c1\u30f3\u30bb\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with any inquiries and register for the service directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For questions about this particular program, please contact Emiko\u00a0Myler\u00a0of the IJCC:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:secretariat@ijcc.jp?subject=COVID-19%20booster%20program%20-%20BLCCJ%20member\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">secretariat@ijcc.jp<\/a><br \/>\nMake sure to mention you are a BLCCJ member.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Also the German Chamber might open up its booster program to BLCCJ members in a near future. We will share details when available.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Stay safe!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The BLCCJ office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several Chambers of Commerce that organized their own vaccination programs in 2021, are also organizing a booster program. 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