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(NDTV)--Go Back To India--: Restaurant Owner Ordered To Leave Japan After 30 Years

Release Date
2026-05-16
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NDTV
Summary
An Indian restaurant owner, Manish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for 30 years and operated a restaurant in Saitama for 18 years, was ordered to leave the country after Japan denied renewal of his business manager visa under newly tightened immigration rules. Speaking at a protest rally in Tokyo, Kumar said his Japan-born children only speak Japanese and that the decision has devastated his family.

His case reflects growing concern among foreign entrepreneurs after Japan significantly tightened its “Business Manager” visa requirements in October 2025. Since the changes took effect, visa applications have reportedly fallen by 96%, dropping from around 1,700 applications per month to just 70.

The new rules raised the minimum capital requirement from 5 million yen to 30 million yen, introduced mandatory hiring of at least one full-time local employee, added Japanese language expectations, strengthened management experience requirements, and imposed stricter scrutiny on business plans, taxes, and office legitimacy.

The Japanese government argues the reforms are necessary to prevent abuse of the visa system and eliminate paper companies used for long-term residency purposes. However, critics say legitimate small business owners are being unfairly targeted and fear the stricter rules could force long-established foreign-run businesses to close.
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