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Net influx of foreign residents in Japan to Tokyo hit record-high in 2024

Release Date
2025-11-30
Media
The Mainichi
Summary
Government data show that in 2024, the number of foreign residents moving into the Tokyo metropolitan area exceeded those leaving by over 16,000, the largest margin ever recorded. About 334,659 foreign residents moved across prefectural borders within Japan, with many in their 20s, highlighting a significant rise from a decade earlier.

Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa all saw substantial net inflows, while Chiba, Aichi, and Fukuoka recorded major net outflows. Researchers note that younger foreign workers are relocating to urban areas for higher wages, and recent policies enabling job changes for skilled foreign workers are accelerating this trend.

Municipalities experiencing high outflows are often entry points where foreigners stay temporarily for training. Local officials warn that Japan's shrinking population and dependence on foreign labor are intensifying competitive migration toward higher-paying metropolitan areas.
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