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Japan labor shortage and stricter residency policy shifts

7 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

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

Japan tightens tourism taxes and residency rules

26 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 8 days ago

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

Japan inbound growth and overtourism

10 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Japan tourism market diversifies as Chinese visitor numbers decline

In July 2026, Japan recorded a record-breaking 3.44 million foreign visitors, a 0.1% increase year-on-year. This growth was driven by summer vacation demand, increased flight availability, and a weak yen, with 17 countri

Japanese TV drama GATE24 series

5 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Japanese drama ‘Dai-kuko ~GATE24~’ explores customs enforcement

The drama “GATE24” (also titled “Big Airport – GATE24”) debuted on TV Asahi on 23 July 2026, airing weekly on Thursday nights. The story follows a newly created inter‑agency task force—GATE24—established by Japan’s Cabin

Japan foreign resident welfare and residency fee debates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Japan announces residence fee reduction guidelines

Debates in Japan regarding the social security and welfare of foreign residents have centered on claims of unfairness and fiscal pressures. Online discussions have frequently compared subsidies for specific groups, such