Law & Crime
Foreign Residents Decry Japan’s “Legal Worker” Campaign as Harassment
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work – but some say their “awareness campaign” encourages harassment.
June 27, 2023
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work – but some say their “awareness campaign” encourages harassment.
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