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Japan labor shortage and stricter residency policy shifts

7 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan considers adding security and aviation to foreign worker programs

Japan is navigating a tension between an intensifying domestic labor shortage and the implementation of stricter foreign residency and labor policies. An aging and shrinking population has led to a high reliance on forei

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Japan tightens tourism taxes and residency rules

26 clusters · 85 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan adjusts residency fees and passport costs amid labor shifts

Japan’s 2026 immigration overhaul has accelerated, adding a series of fees aimed at funding infrastructure, language‑training and crowd‑management while tightening entry standards. From 1 July 2026 single‑entry tourist v

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Japan educational support for foreign children

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan to upgrade Japanese-learning portal for foreign children

The Japanese government is expanding educational support for foreign children to address a growing student population requiring Japanese language instruction. An expert panel for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport

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