Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner separately submitted policy proposals on issues concerning foreign residents to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, ...

Japan's foreign workforce reached a record 2.57 million, fueling a debate on immigration ahead of elections. The rise in foreign workers, coupled with concerns over over-tourism and asset sales, has ...

Japan is considering a major overhaul of its migrant labor programs in an effort to better address critical labor shortages in a number of industries. Long known for its strict immigration policies, ...

Japan is tightening rules for foreigners. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans stricter permanent residency and citizenship conditions. Visa renewals will be pricier, and property purchases will face ...

So far, ruling and opposition parties scrambling to prepare for the sudden snap election in February have put ...

Under the draft legislation, foreign nationals with skills in fields identified as facing shortages would be awarded a visa allowing them to work for up to five years. Foreign workers in those fields ...

Goodbye New START: How China’s Rise Ended Nuclear Arms Control Takaichi Sanae is looking to accelerate the changes that Abe set in motion over a decade ago, despite a host of new challenges. For the ...