immigration

LIVING IN JAPAN

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.

LIVING IN JAPAN

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%.

INSIDER

[Insider] Japan’s Obsession With Punishing Foreigners is a Ticking Time Bomb

Japan's ruling class can't admit how badly it's failed the country. So it's blaming foreigners for all its problems instead.

LIVING IN JAPAN

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.

TRAVEL

Japan to Raise Inbound Tourism Fees Instead of Taxes

As inbound travel keeps booming, Japan says it will use the revenue to fund overtourism measures and make high school free.

FOOD

Halal Ramen in Tokyo: A Look at the Expanding Scene

Wanna enjoy one of Japan's signature dishes but still stay halal? These five shops in Tokyo serve noodles without the pork and…

POLITICS

Saitama Lawmaker States Foreigners in Japan Have “No Fundamental Human Rights”

The lawmaker later backtracked on the statement, saying that he only meant they didn't have "the same rights" as Japanese citizens.

SOCIETY

False Claim of “Muslim Lunches” Makes Japan’s Kitakyushu a Hate Target

No, the city of Kitakyushu isn't offering "Muslim lunches" to students. Other schools in Japan, however, have - and with heartwarming results.