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Takaichi leads first ministerial meeting on policies regarding foreign residents

Release Date
2025-11-04
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Japan Times
Summary
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is preparing revised policies on foreign nationals by January, with a focus on stricter enforcement of existing laws.

The administration cites public concern over illegal acts by a small minority of foreign residents and aims to distinguish firm rule enforcement from xenophobia. Planned measures include tougher crackdowns on visa overstayers, foreign residents who fail to pay social insurance, and possible restrictions on property purchases by foreign nationals amid rising housing costs.

The government also highlighted issues such as traffic accidents caused by foreign license conversions and illegal logging without required certification. State Minister Kimi Onoda emphasized that firm action against rule-breakers is necessary to prevent unfair negative perceptions of law-abiding foreign residents.

The ruling coalition agreement with Nippon Ishin also includes tightening immigration controls and potentially capping the number of foreign residents. Japan currently has around 3.96 million foreign residents, about 3% of the population.
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