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(The Mainichi)Foreign residents in Japan's Ibaraki Pref. voice concerns over tougher immigration measures

Release Date: 2026-05-20
Media: The Mainichi
Summary: At an event in Mito, foreign residents from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam voiced concerns about Japan’s proposed immigration fee hikes and stricter measures against illegal employment. Participants said the planned increase in residency renewal and permanent residency fees would place heavy financial burdens on foreign families already struggling with rising living costs.

Attendees also criticized Ibaraki Prefectural Government’s new reward system for reporting undocumented workers, warning it could encourage false accusations and mistrust. A Vietnamese participant noted that some workers leave jobs due to harassment and called for better support systems for vulnerable foreign workers. About 50 people attended the event, which aimed to promote dialogue between foreign residents and local communities.
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