Japan is increasing fees for residence permits and permanent residency applications, alongside stricter requirements for the latter. These changes come as the nation becomes more reliant on foreign labor to combat its shrinking and aging population, with foreign workers contributing significantly to labor force growth. The increased financial burden of these new fees may disproportionately affect male foreign workers, who are more likely to be in non-regular employment across various sectors. AI
RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing policy changes and their impact on foreign workers in Japan.
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