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Stricter Permanent Residence Requirements: Couldn’t This Lead to a Decline in Foreign Workers?

In Japanese society, where the population continues to decline, foreign nationals who work on-site in retail, restaurants and other such industries have become indispensable.

  • Japan considers stricter permanent residence requirements for foreign workers.
  • Proposed changes include higher income threshold and future pension benefits.
  • Critics argue new income requirement may discourage foreign workers.

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