refugees

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.

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.

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…

Protesters Hold Demo Against Japan’s New Refugee Law Reforms

Refugees and their advocates say a revision to Japan's immigration law risks repeating recent high-profile tragedies.