Japan Raises Bar for Foreign Permanent Residency, Tightening Immigration Standards

As Japan faces demographic decline and labor shortages, stricter residency rules signal a shift toward managed immigration that prioritizes national stability—affecting millions of foreign workers and their families while testing whether selective policies can balance economic need with social cohesion.

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