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.
immigration
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POLITICS
POLITICS
Japan’s Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others
Japan's new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan - but will show others…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Cancellation Calls for Kurdish Spring Festival in Saitama Renew Tensions
Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Japan’s LDP: Permanent Residency On The Line If Taxes Go Unpaid
Legal hassles used to be the only exit threat for foreign residents in Japan. Not anymore — now unsettled bills could be…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Technical Interns Could More Easily Switch Jobs Under New Proposal
Japan's technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Unveils Plans for New Digital Nomad Visa
Japan has released initial plans for its digital nomad visa. How does it compare to what other countries offer?
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…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Will Japan Finally Get a Digital Nomad Visa?
Securing a visa for Japan can be tough. But the country may just make it easier by introducing a digital nomad visa…