The Policy Disconnect: Japan’s Immigration Debate and Business Reality

The Policy Disconnect: Japan’s Immigration Debate and Business Reality

A recent political debate in Japan immigration policy has become a development of note for international business leaders and country managers. As highlighted in a recent Mainichi Shimbun interview with migration expert Naoko Hashimoto, all five candidates in the LDP's leadership race, including eventual winner Sanae Takaichi, called for stricter foreigner policies.

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Sanae Takaichi's Victory: What Her Conservative Policies Mean for Business and Foreigners in Japan

Sanae Takaichi's Victory: What Her Conservative Policies Mean for Business and Foreigners in Japan

The rise of Sanae Takaichi to Japan's highest political office signals a significant shift, bringing a renewed focus on the conservative policies in Japan. This transition raises critical questions for the international business community and every foreigner residing in or planning a move to the country.

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Japan's Immigration Shift: A Guide for Foreign Business Leaders

Japan's Immigration Shift: A Guide for Foreign Business Leaders

A palpable sense of uncertainty is rippling through Japan’s foreign business community as significant shifts in Japan Immigration Policy come into view. Recent updates to the Business Manager Visa and new draft rules targeting Permanent Residency Japan status have sparked a critical debate.

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