41.5 percent of surveyed Japanese middle schoolers don’t think more immigration benefits society
This isn’t a cut-and-dry case of Japanese kids simply becoming more socially conservative, though. Internationalism is becoming an increasingly discussed topic in Japan, as the country’s indigenous population contracts and its number of foreign-national residents increases. This shift is happening quickly enough to be noticed not only by adults comparing the current demographics to how […]
A recent study in Japan reveals that 41.5 percent of middle school students surveyed do not believe that increased immigration benefits society. University of Tokyo sociology professor Norihiro Nihei conducted the periodic survey across 10 middle schools in Tokyo and surrounding areas to track changes in students' attitudes towards social issues.
The students were presented with statements, such as "An increase in the number of foreigners living in Japan will bring many benefits to society," and asked whether they agreed or disagreed with them. The percentage of students who strongly disagreed with this statement nearly doubled from 23.1 percent in 2023 to 41.5 percent in 2025, while other indicators of liberal orientation remained relatively stable.
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