Aljazeera iconAljazeeraSep 25, 2026

Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt

Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.

Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt

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