The populist surge comes as Japan, a traditionally insular nation that values conformity and uniformity, sees a record surge of foreigners needed to bolster its shrinking workforce. In September, ...

Japanese stocks drew massive cross-border investments last week, driven by expectations Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader ...

Hamamatsu is standing firm in its belief that given Japan’s economic and demographic realities, having more foreigners in its ...

Far-right party is ‘Rise of Sanseito is ‘shattering’ the belief that Japan is ‘immune’ to populism’ the belief that Japan is ...

The number of foreign visitors to Japan from January to September rose to 31.65 million. It is the first time on record the ...

Until the LDP changes its focus under Takaichi, the debate over foreign resident policy will remain reactive, divisive and ...

More than 22,000 babies were born to foreign nationals in Japan in 2024, helping offset the decline in births among Japanese ...

Right-wing populists, viral social media posts, and deep-seated economic anxieties have amplified the belief that foreigners enjoy special treatment in Japan. Japan’s famed hospitality is under strain ...

Japan is loosening regulations on part-time work for foreigners stuck in the country due to the novel coronavirus and having trouble supporting themselves, the government said on Tuesday.

Gearoid Reidy is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering Japan and the Koreas. He previously led the breaking news team in North Asia, and was the Tokyo deputy bureau chief.

On January 29, three foreign-born Japanese residents filed a lawsuit against the Japanese, Tokyo, and Aichi governments, alleging racial profiling. They sought 3.3 million yen (around $22,000) in ...

He offered a “heartfelt apology” to the victims of Japan’s “colonial rule and aggression” in Asia. Ahead of the 70th ...