Foreign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stance
Summary
Japan has raised visa fees for foreign workers applying for permanent residency and is thinking about adding a language test. Although Japan needs these workers because of an aging population and fewer babies being born, its government is making immigration rules stricter.Key Facts
- Japan increased visa fees for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency.
- The government is considering requiring foreign workers to pass a language test.
- Japan faces population challenges, with more elderly people and fewer children.
- Foreign workers are needed to help fill the gaps in the workforce.
- The current nationalist government is tightening immigration rules despite this need.
- The article also discusses other Asia-Pacific stories unrelated to Japan’s immigration policy.
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