Japan should reconsider its immigration policy.

Japan is tightening immigration policies amid rising foreign arrivals, raising concerns about a possible retreat into xenophobia.

Japan should reconsider its immigration policy.

The world loves Japan, but let me tell you, the feeling isn't exactly mutual. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on a mission to rethink how the country handles foreign nationals as tourist and migration numbers rise.

This month, she's set to reveal a **new plan** with stricter conditions for permanent residency and citizenship, **higher visa renewal fees**, tougher property purchase reviews, and a **higher departure charge**. This all comes after last year's elections where a party pushing "Japanese First" policies brought the issue of xenophobia back into the spotlight.

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