Higashi Nihon Immigration Center, Immigration detention center in Ushiku, Japan.
Description
The Higashi Nihon Immigration Center is a government facility in Ushiku that houses individuals undergoing immigration proceedings. The complex consists of modern concrete buildings designed to accommodate up to 700 detainees at any given time.
History
The facility opened in 1993 to relieve overcrowding at an earlier immigration detention center in Yokohama. Major renovations took place following the 2011 earthquake to strengthen the buildings and update systems.
Culture
The center processes individuals from diverse international backgrounds, reflecting Japan's strict immigration enforcement policies and legal frameworks.
Practical
The site can be reached by taking a bus from JR Joban Line Ushiku Station to the Nogei Gakuin Mae stop, a straightforward journey of about 20 minutes. Public transportation is the most practical way to access this location from the city center.
Did you know?
Chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer was held at this facility in 2004 during immigration proceedings against him. The case drew international attention because of his prominence and the complex legal situation surrounding his status in Japan.
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