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(Japan Times)Immigration reform should help the country, not punish immigrants

Release Date: 2026-10-02
Media: Japan Times
Summary: The article argues that Japan’s revised permanent residency rules reflect growing concerns about immigration and alleged abuse of the system, but warns that tighter restrictions may conflict with the country’s long-term labor needs. It contends that fears about immigration changing Japan for the worse are driven more by perception than evidence, while emphasizing that immigrants should obey laws, integrate into society and contribute economically.

Historically cautious toward foreigners, Japan has gradually reconsidered immigration as population decline and labor shortages intensify. Foreign workers are increasingly valued not only for filling jobs but also for bringing skills, productivity and new perspectives. The 2017 highly skilled professional system sought to accelerate access to permanent residency. By the end of 2025, Japan’s foreign-resident population had reached 4.12 million, up 9.5% year on year and more than 80% over a decade, accounting for over 3% of the population.
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2026-10-02

Immigration reform should help the country, not punish immigrants(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident

2026-09-21

Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrage.(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident

2026-09-07

Editorial: Japan should not shut door on permanent residents(The Mainichi)

Permanent Resident

2026-08-28

Is permanent residency in Japan still worth it? Pros and cons(Japan Today)

Permanent Resident

2026-08-10

‘Total whiplash’: Foreign residents react to Japan’s changing permanent residency rules(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident

2026-08-04

Japan to Require Above-Average Incomes for Permanent Residency(nippon.com)

Permanent Resident

2026-07-27

Tough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident

2026-07-26

Japan gov't to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency(The Mainichi)

Permanent Resident

2026-02-25

Immigration agency tightens guidelines for permanent residency(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident

2025-12-20

Japanese proficiency eyed as permanent residency requirement(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident,Japanese Language

2024-11-24

Opinion: Law to revoke visa status over tax arrears irks Japan permanent residents(The Mainichi)

Permanent Resident, Immigration Law

2024-06-18

Japan Can Soon Revoke Permanent Residency for Missed Taxes, Forgotten ID(UNSEEN JAPAN)

Permanent Resident

2024-05-21

Japan's revised immigration bill clears Lower House(Japan Times)

Immigration Law,Permanent Resident

2024-05-18

Japan’s New Bill to Strip Permanent Residency Based on Shaky Data(UNSEEN JAPAN)

Permanent Resident

2024-05-09

10% of permanent residents failed to pay taxes: Japan immigration sample survey(The Mainichi)

Permanent Resident

2024-02-25

Japan to Revoke Permanent Residency If Foreigners Fail to Pay Taxes(Japan News)

Permanent Resident

2024-02-20

Japan considers revoking permanent resident status of tax dodgers(Japan Times)

Permanent Resident

2024-02-09

Japan to make it easier to revoke foreigners' permanent residency(NIKKEI Asia)

Permanent Resident

2024-02-05

Foreigners with permanent residency could face stricter rules(Asahi Shimbun)

Permanent Resident