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Burial woes deepen for Japan's elderly foreign residents

Release Date
2025-03-02
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NIKKEI Asia
Summary
Foreign residents in Japan face significant challenges when trying to bury their loved ones, as cremation is the standard practice. Those whose religious beliefs require burial struggle to find cemeteries that allow interment. This issue is further complicated by the aging foreign community, and as foreign nationals become a crucial part of Japan's workforce, addressing these concerns is becoming increasingly important.
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