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(The Spectator)Is Japan finally embracing immigration?

Release Date: 2024-01-07
Media: The Spectator
Summary: Japan has historically maintained a strict stance against large-scale immigration, prioritizing social cohesion and harmony over diversity. The country has been notoriously difficult to enter, even for refugees, with its immigration policies once discouraging foreigners from staying. For instance, Japan even paid laid-off Brazilian auto workers to return home after the financial crash.

However, recent signs suggest a shift in policy. In August 2023, government data revealed an 11% increase in the number of foreign nationals in Japan, with foreigners now making up 2.4% of the population, or approximately 3 million people. This suggests a potential change in Japan's approach to immigration, with the door gradually opening to the world.
Tags: Immigration Policy

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