POLITICS● LOWJul 10 · Jul 10, 2026, 11:57 AM
Foreign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stance
France 24 [en]
On this week's edition of Access Asia, we bring you a report from Japan, where visa fees have been increased for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency. The government is also considering introducing a language requirement. While Japan needs foreign workers to help offset an ageing population and a declining birth rate, the nationalist government has continued to tighten its immigration policies.
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