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Japan Implements Stricter Permanent Residency Rules Amid Changing Immigration Sentiment
The Japanese government is implementing stricter rules for permanent residency, requiring applicants to meet higher income and language proficiency standards. This change reflects a broader political shift and growing public sentiment against immigration, with recent surveys showing increased opposition to accepting more foreigners. Long-term residents express concern about their future in Japan amid these developments.
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The Japanese government is implementing stricter rules for permanent residency, requiring applicants to meet higher income and language proficiency standards. This change reflects a broader political shift and growing public sentiment against immigration, with recent surveys showing increased opposition to accepting more foreigners. Long-term residents express concern about their future in Japan amid these developments.
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