Japan Tightens Residency Rules Amidst Declining Population and Xenophobic Concerns
Tighter residency rules take shape as Japan gov’t mulls stricter foreigner policies seem to be the new reality, and it’s certainly generating a lot of discussion. It’s almost a shame because, from what I’ve gathered, there’s a strong sentiment that Japan is undergoing a period of transformation, possibly not for the better, with an aging population and a declining birth rate. It’s a country desperately in need of solutions, and immigration could be a key. But there seems to be resistance.
The issue is this: a significant increase in the cost of investment visas while people are waiting for their clients to settle invoices.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood