LIVING IN JAPAN
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?
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Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident
The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…
POLITICS
Sanseitō: How The Far Right Party is Bringing MAGA Tactics to Japan
A far-right party in Japan is slated to outperform in next week's Upper House election. And they're using Trump-like tactics to do…
POLITICS
Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment
Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.
NEWS
Why Is Kawaguchi’s Kurdish Community Under Fire?
The Kurdish community in Kawaguchi faces growing hostility, blamed by locals for neighborhood unrest. But how do they see it?
LIVING IN JAPAN
The Debate Around Japan’s Driver License Exchange Loophole is Tinged With Racism
Japan may make it tougher for foreigners to perform a driver's license exchange. Is the current debate driven by facts - or…
TRAVEL
Tourists’ Number One Complaint About Japan is…Nothing
51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Are Foreigners in Japan Getting High-Cost Healthcare For Free? Not Really
A Japanese politician says some foreigners are coming to Japan to get high-cost healthcare for free. The facts say otherwise.