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Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Why Foreign Workers May Need More Than 10 Years of Patience 

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Why Foreign Workers May Need More Than 10 Years of Patience 

The permanent residency route in Japan is becoming tougher — and the new requirements come like the goalposts for thousands of foreign workers in the midst of their journey. In April 2027, Japan Permanent Residency

Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

In a poll of Japan taken last year, 58.2% of people opposed extending the foreign worker program, compared with 71.8% two years ago—a drop for the first time in recent years. The trend is also

Japan New Foreign Worker Rules: Can You Switch Jobs, Stay Longer and Build a Better Career? Here’s What Changes in 2027 

Japan New Foreign Worker Rules: Can You Switch Jobs, Stay Longer and Build a Better Career? Here’s What Changes in 2027 

Japan's New Foreign Worker Rules will take effect in April 2027 and will abolish the long-abused Technical Intern Training Program in favour of a new program called "Employment for Skill Development.” The reforms introduce greater