# Japan PM Faces Immigration Policy Calls

> Japan's PM weighs immigration cap as foreign population grows.
- Title: Japan PM Faces Immigration Policy Calls · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: japan, sanae takachi, immigration, foreign residents, population trends, fiscal 2026, news, business, world, Faces, Policy, Calls
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/japan-immigration/japan-pm-faces-calls-for-immigration-cap-as-she-weighs-policy-on-foreigners
- Published: 2026-10-09T21:20:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, sanae takachi, immigration, foreign residents, population trends, fiscal 2026, news, business, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi plans to set foreign resident policy by March 2026 to balance workforce needs and social stability.