Living in Japan

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Japan May Require Japanese Language Test for Permanent Residency

The Japanese government may also require applicants to take courses in Japanese culture and manners before settling in for the long haul.

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Japan Continues Cracking Down on Foreigners, for Some Reason

New proposals around property registration and naturalization raise questions around what problem the country is trying to solve.

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Vacation Guilt: Why Japanese Workers (Still) Can’t Rest

Social mores play a big role in why Japanese workers say they report to the office even when they're sick.

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Japan to Increase Residence Permit Fees Amid Rising Immigration Costs

The move is meant to align with fees set by Western countries - but many residents complain the new rates are exorbitant.

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A Changing Japan: Foreign Residents Surpass 10% in Some Areas

As debate surges around immigration, new data shows some towns in Japan have foreign populations as high as 36%.

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Navigating Life in Japan: The Hidden Mental Health Struggles of Foreign Residents

Navigating the unfamiliar landscape of Japan can take a toll on your mental health. Here's how to get help when you need…

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Japan Will Make Some Foreign Residents Prepay Health Insurance Premiums

The move is one of a number of increasing restrictions on Japan's foreign population amidst an increase in right-wing nationalism.

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As Japan’s Foreign Population Grows, So Does A “Japanese First” Mindset

Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?