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Nippon Ishin urges cap on foreign residents in Japan

Release Date
2025-09-19
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Japan Times
Summary
Nippon Ishin no Kai, a major Japanese opposition party, has proposed setting a cap on the proportion of foreign residents in Japan to prevent potential social tensions and protect community cohesion. While no specific percentage was stated, the party warned that surpassing 10% — a level projected for the 2040s if current trends continue — could lead to significant societal changes, citing European cases as cautionary examples. The proposal, submitted to Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki, also calls for stricter immigration controls, including tighter oversight of unpaid social insurance by foreign residents, tougher penalties for illegal immigration facilitators (such as fake marriages), and the ability to revoke citizenship in cases of fraud or terrorism. Additionally, the party suggests creating a ministerial post and administrative office dedicated to managing foreign resident policies, arguing that more centralized and powerful oversight is necessary.
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