Why Are Japan’s Young People Fleeing The Country?
Weak yen, stagnant wages, and economic woes are creating a perfect storm, driving more Japanese youth to look for opportunities outside Japan.
Weak yen, stagnant wages, and economic woes are creating a perfect storm, driving more Japanese youth to look for opportunities outside Japan.
Brazil’s government formally apologized for the deportation and imprisonment Japanese and Japanese-Brazilians suffered during World War II.
As Japan welcomes an increasing number of foreigners per year, one report predicts these towns may be mostly immigrants in a few decades.
Don’t leave your wallet at home: a new law means Japan can kick out permanent residents for not paying taxes – or even not carrying ID.
A survey released earlier this year reveals what Japanese citizens think about increased immigration – and shows a substantial split by age.
While it’s still low compared to other countries, Japan accepted more refugee applicants last year than ever.
Japan’s new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan – but will show others the exit door.
Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.
What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear. A look at karihomen, or conditional release status, in Japan.
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