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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

I’d love dual citizenship, but the reality is that permanent residency just isn’t enough for this naturalized Japanese citizen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/17/japan/choosing-japanese-citizenship/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #visas #immigration #expats #foreignworkers #immigrationservicesagency #immigrationbureau #citizenship

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Why I chose Japanese citizenship over permanent residency

It may be adequate for some residents’ purposes, but when the chips are down, many will be shocked at just how few protections it offers.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

The requirements for foreign nationals seeking business manager visas will become stricter starting next Thursday, such as requiring visa applicants to now have ¥30 million in capital, up from ¥5 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/10/japan/stricter-business-management-visa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #immigrationservicesagency #immigration #visas #foreignworkers

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

The number of foreign residents in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa status, meant to fill severe labor shortages in certain sectors, reached a record high as of the end of June. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/30/japan/japan-skilled-foreign-workers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #foreignworkers #immigration #visas #justiceministry #immigrationservicesagency

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Skilled worker visa holders hit record high ahead of new visa program

The Justice Ministry stated that the goal for a new program set to be rolled out in 2027 is to make Japan a 'country of choice' for foreign workers amid a labor shortage.
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