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Japan Overhauls Permanent Residency Rules, Tightening the Path for Foreign Nationals
Japan has formally revised its permanent residency framework, raising fees and tightening screening standards in a move that signals a harder line on immigration administration. The changes arrive amid growing political sensitivity over foreign residents, even as Japan continues to rely on overseas labor to offset demographic decline.
By RDU Global Wire5 min read