LIVING IN JAPAN
Immigrant Crime in Japan Is Dropping as Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Soars
Right-wingers in Japan claim that the country is becoming more unsafe due to immigrants. The data doesn't back that up.
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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…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Immigration to Japan Sets New Record for 12th Year Running
Thanks to a labor shortage, immigrants continue to flock to Japan looking for new opportunities.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Japanese School Wrongly Expels Kurdish Student Whose Immigration Status Lapsed
The sixth-year elementary student will return to school after the Japanese government said the decision contradicts its guidance.
LIVING IN JAPAN
What Does Japan Think About Its Foreigner Population?
A survey released earlier this year reveals what Japanese citizens think about increased immigration - and shows a substantial split by age.
POLITICS
Japan Accepts Record-High 300 Refugees in 2023, Still a Global Low
While it's still low compared to other countries, Japan accepted more refugee applicants last year than ever.
NEWS
How Many Foreigners in Japan Actually Commit Crimes?
Some online allege that foreigners in Japan commit more crimes than Japanese citizens. But what do the statistics say?
LAW & CRIME
Japan: Immigrant Who Died in Custody Was Just “Seeking Attention”, Drops Charges
The notorious case of a Sri Lankan detainee's death in an immigration detention center hit a dead end as prosecutors dropped charges…