With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By CNN
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With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
Only 3.4% of Japan’s population is immigrants. But tougher rules and higher fees are making it even more difficult for foreigners to obtain residency.