As of the end of 2025, Japan hosted a record 4.12 million foreign residents, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year. This figure represents the first time the foreign resident population has surpassed 4 million. Concurrently, the number of foreign overstayers saw a decline, falling by 8.5% to 68,488, a trend attributed to a government program aimed at reducing such instances. The total number of foreign nationals entering Japan also reached a record high of 42 million.
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Recent protests in Mexico City, sparked by rising housing costs and the influx of foreign residents, particularly Americans and Europeans, have challenged the city’s welcoming reputation. Demonstrators marched on U.S. Independence Day, expressing anger towards gentrification and demanding restrictions on short-term rentals, with some protests turning to vandalism. Though Mexican leaders have condemned the violence and xenophobic rhetoric, they also acknowledge the legitimate concerns of residents. The protests highlight the ongoing debate over the causes of rising costs, with analysts pointing to various factors beyond the arrival of foreign residents.
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John Q. Hosedrinker