PoliticsJapan tightens permanent residency rules, leaving foreigners’ futures uncertain

Japan is raising the threshold for permanent residency, requiring applicants to show above-average household income, Japanese-language ability and pension savings equal to 30 years of payouts. The changes come amid a broader rightward shift in politics and worsening public sentiment towards immigrants, prompting long-term residents to reconsider their futures.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:59Original