Japan is implementing a series of reforms to the systems governing residence status, extensions of stay, and permanent residency. Viewed together, these changes offer a window into the government’s shifting approach to foreign‑resident policy.
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TOYAMA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Officials in Toyama Prefecture on Thursday marked the launch of a new sightseeing route taking visitors through tunnels deep
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TOKYO -- Japan's significantly stricter permanent residency requirements and visa fee hikes went into effect Oct. 1, moves the government says are aim
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HITACHIOMIYA, Ibaraki -- Residents expressed mixed views over a decision by the mayor of this eastern Japan city on Sept. 30 to accept a document-base
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YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- The expressway that crosses Tokyo Bay has been closed on the Chiba Prefecture to Kanagawa Prefecture side following a car accident
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index was up over 3 percent Thursday afternoon, buoyed by gains in heavyweight technology shares.At 2:28 p.m., the 2
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese management agency said Thursday it has terminated the exclusive contract of a member of pop idol group timelesz who was ar
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The Science Council of Japan (SCJ) has been converted from a special national institution into a special corporation. It is urged that the SCJ be oper
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How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Oct. 1 to test your news knowledge. Ready?How long did rain contin
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Bank of Japan policymaker cited the need to "accelerate the pace of rate hikes" if signs emerge of inflation quickening significant
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's immigration agency on Thursday revised its guidelines for granting permanent residency to foreign nationals, requiring applic
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ICHIKAWA, Chiba -- Japan's only pipe organ like old instruments from the 1700s is now at a cultural hall in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. This was the t
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OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Japan on Thursday hiked fees for foreign nationals seeking to change or renew their residency status, with the cost of permanent resi
