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Government panel proposes mandatory integration program for foreign residents

Release Date
2026-01-14
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Japan Times
Summary
Japan’s government expert panel has urged the administration to establish a nationwide integration program that foreign residents would be required to take before and after entering the country, arguing that Japan lacks a consistent framework for learning Japanese, social norms, and basic legal and administrative rules. The panel suggests making participation a condition for obtaining or maintaining mid- to long-term residence, and says the program should address the needs of both individuals and their family members.

The report also points out that support for foreign employees varies widely by employer. Large companies tend to have more organized assistance, while many small and midsize firms lack the money and staff to build comparable systems. To reduce these gaps, the panel calls for municipalities and businesses to work together to provide consultation services and Japanese-language education.

In addition, the panel recommends improving how Japan gathers data related to foreign involvement in real estate and resources. It welcomes plans to require new property owners to disclose nationality in the real estate registry and stresses the importance of standardized data collection on matters such as groundwater use amid growing national and economic security concerns.
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