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⬤ LOW 10 Jul 2026, 11:57 UTC

Foreign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stance

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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