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Japan PM Faces Immigration Policy Calls
Japan's PM weighs immigration cap as foreign population grows.
In brief
Japan's PM weighs immigration cap as foreign population grows. Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi plans to set foreign resident policy by March 2026 to balance workforce needs and social stability. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan PM Takaichi
Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi said the government will formulate a basic policy on accepting foreign residents by the end of fiscal 2026 in March.
Policy Balance
To balance maintaining the country's workforce and avoiding social disruption.
Foreign Population Growth
Vietnamese in Japan surpass Koreans as foreign population grows.
In short
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi plans to set foreign resident policy by March 2026 to balance workforce needs and social stability.
