Japanese immigration authorities recognized 1,661 people as "quasi-refugees" in 2024, the first year after the new status was ...

The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan reached over 3.7 million as of the end of 2024, up 10.5 percent from a year ...

At least 17 foreigners who applied for refugee status have been deported since stricter provisions took effect last year ...

Trump is expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act as part of the efforts to carry out mass deportations, according to two U.S ...

Japan has been trying to lure more talent but rigid visa rules and limited access to banking and housing create barriers for ...

Japan’s immigration authorities will step up checks on illegal employment of foreign workers by compiling a database of businesses and schools that have sponsored their visas, according to ...

Japan's trade minister said he had asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any ...

Korea and Japan focus on economic cooperation to address aging populations, energy, and decarbonization at KITA conference.

The Government of Japan has allocated USD 55 million to support a wide range of operations to be implemented by the ...

TOKYO -- Foreign residents in Japan continue to face serious obstacles when trying to bury their loved ones. As cremation remains the standard practice in the country, those whose religious beliefs ...

The top five countries of foreign nationals living in Japan have remained unchanged for over the past decade, but will likely ...