Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrage
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-21 17:05 UTC+10:00
Section: COMMENTARY
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
From the U.S. green card to the U.K.’s “indefinite leave to remain,” permanent residency in a country that’s not your own can be a prickly issue. Japan is now getting choosier about who gets to stay for good.
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