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world10 days ago•4 min saved

Dreams on hold as Japan tightens business visas for foreign residents

Japan is tightening its business manager visa program, raising the capital requirement to 30 million yen, requiring a Japanese employee, and enforcing stricter documentation with a three-year grace period to comply, as part of broader immigration and tourism controls. The changes threaten foreign entrepreneurs and residents—such as Budhathoki and her family in Tokyo’s Okubo district—who face expulsion or failed renewals despite years of investment, highlighting tensions between aging demographics, labor shortages, and immigration policy.

via France 24|

#foreign-residents #immigration #japan

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Japan's Foreign Resident Integration and Rising Anti-Foreign Sentiment

Despite Japan's record high of 3.9 million foreign residents in 2025 and political focus on immigration, experts argue that a punitive 'stick over carrot' approach does not effectively promote their integration into society.

via The Japan Times|

#foreign-residents #immigration-policy #integration

politics8 months ago•0 min saved

Japan's Takaichi Announces New Policies on Foreign Resident Management

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is working on revising policies regarding foreign nationals by January to enforce stricter measures against law violators, aiming to address public concerns while distancing from xenophobia.

via The Japan Times|

#foreign-residents #japan #policy

legalracial-discrimination2 years ago•2 min saved

"Legal Action Taken by Foreign-born Residents Against Japan for Racial Profiling"

Three foreign-born residents of Japan have filed a lawsuit against the national and local governments, alleging illegal questioning by police based on racial profiling. This is the first such lawsuit in Japan and comes amid a rise in foreign workers in the country. The plaintiffs demand recognition that it is illegal for police to stop and question people based on race, nationality, or ethnicity, and seek damages. They hope to raise awareness and make life easier for others with foreign roots in Japan.

via NBC News|

#foreign-residents #japan #lawsuit

demographics3 years ago•1 min saved

Japan's population decline continues as foreign residents reach record high

Japan's population of Japanese citizens has experienced its fastest decline ever, while the number of foreign residents has reached a record high of nearly 3 million people, according to government data. This highlights the increasing role of foreign nationals in Japanese society as the country's population continues to shrink. The population of Japanese nationals fell for the 14th consecutive year, with a decrease of about 800,000 people. The overall population in Japan declined to 125.41 million people, a decrease of about 511,000. The government plans to allocate significant funds to address the declining birth rate and support parents.

via Reuters|

#demographics #foreign-residents #government-data