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Japan Toughens Refugee Deportation Protocol 

Japan Toughens Refugee Deportation Protocol 

By Thisanka Siripala
Despite growing calls to improve human rights in Japanese detention facilities, the latest bill falls short of fundamental reform. 

What Will Japan’s Great Reopening Mean for Immigration Policy?

What Will Japan’s Great Reopening Mean for Immigration Policy?

By Maximilien Xavier Rehm
During the pandemic, Japan showed itself to be extremely skeptical toward foreigners, raising questions about the country’s immigration policy going forward.
Japan’s Changing Immigration and Refugee Policy

Japan’s Changing Immigration and Refugee Policy

By Daisuke Akimoto
Tokyo has long been criticized for restrictive immigration policy. Can it change?

Is Japan Ready to Welcome Immigrants?

Is Japan Ready to Welcome Immigrants?

By Mina Pollmann
A recent survey by Japan's Cabinet Office has interesting implications for the push to welcome more foreign workers.

The Quiet Desperation of Refugees in Japan

The Quiet Desperation of Refugees in Japan

By Sakari Mesimaki
Anger at long-term detention is fueling a hunger strike at the East Japan Immigration Center.

Japan’s Immigration Policy: Turned Corner or Cul-De-Sac?

Japan’s Immigration Policy: Turned Corner or Cul-De-Sac?

By Arnab Dasgupta
A new immigration reform package still doesn't go far enough to meet Japan's needs.

Making Sense of Japan’s New Immigration Policy

Making Sense of Japan’s New Immigration Policy

By Emese Schwarcz
A controversial new regulation will allow more foreign workers into Japan. But can Japan take care of them once they arrive?
Japanese Civil Society Is Helping Support Refugee Entrepreneurs

Japanese Civil Society Is Helping Support Refugee Entrepreneurs

By Satoko Horii
Japan's government may be reluctant to open borders, but civil society is more welcoming.

Japan’s Persistent Labor Shortage

Japan’s Persistent Labor Shortage

By Clint Richards
An inflexible labor market, immigration and low fertility form the Japanese labor shortage trifecta.

Abe Serious on Agricultural Reform

Abe Serious on Agricultural Reform

By Clint Richards
The government is intent on far-reaching changes to farming, while labor reform looks more like window dressing.

Abenomics Structural Reform ‘Arrow’ Faltering

Abenomics Structural Reform ‘Arrow’ Faltering

By Clint Richards
Abe’s proposed population and agricultural reforms lack the systemic change needed to solve entrenched problems.
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