Due to the effects of COVID-19, I cannot secure my return flight, and cannot return to my home country. Since I'm no longer an int'l student at Ritsumeikan, I think I have to change my residence status to something other than "STUDENT". What should i do?

The Immigration Bureau of Japan (Ministry of Justice) has announced special measures for those who have difficulty in returning to their home countries due to the effects of COVID-19.

In addition, until now, only those who graduated/completed after 2020 were eligible for this special measure, but from October 19, 2020, it has been applied regardless of the year of the graduation/completion. (The eligiblity has been expanded).

If applicable, please contact the nearest office of Immigration Bureau of Japan.