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As of the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents living in Japan reached approximately 4.12 million, surpassing the 4 million mark for the first time. This represents a 9.5% increase compared with the previous year and is the highest figure ever recorded. Today, foreign residents are becoming an increasingly familiar part of everyday life in Japan. Why Is the Foreign Population Growing? There are two main reasons: A growing labor shortage. The expansion of programs for

In recent years, a major change has been taking place in Japan's caregiving industry. One notable trend is that more than half of the students enrolling in schools that train Certified Care Workers are now foreign nationals. According to data for the 2025 academic year, approximately 55% of new students at caregiver training institutions are international students, meaning they already outnumber Japanese students. Why Has the Number of Foreign Students Increased So Much? The

A recent survey of affluent individuals (high-income earners) in the Asia-Pacific region revealed the ranking of countries they most want to visit in the future, with Japan securing an impressive second place. The survey was conducted among approximately 1,200 wealthy individuals from six countries, including Australia, Singapore, and India. Around 70% of respondents said they would like to travel within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and Japan emerged as one of the most pop

The Japanese government is currently considering revisions to the fees associated with residence status procedures for foreign nationals. The proposed changes would affect applications for residence status changes, extensions of stay, and permanent residency permits. At present, the fee for changing or renewing a residence status is approximately ¥6,000. However, there is a possibility that these fees could be increased to several tens of thousands of yen in the future. The f

According to data as of 2025, approximately one out of every four international students in Japan is from Nepal. In terms of total numbers, Nepal ranks second only to China. However, what is particularly noteworthy is the ratio relative to population size. Nepal's population is around 30 million, while China's population is approximately 1.4 billion. Compared to China, the proportion of Nepali people choosing to study in Japan is remarkably high. In other words, Nepal ranks a

A New Support System for Families Abroad In recent years, one of the biggest concerns for foreign workers in Japan has been the health and wellbeing of the family members they left behind in their home countries. To address this issue, Yamanashi Prefecture has introduced a new insurance support system for foreign workers and their families, becoming one of the first regions in Japan to launch such an initiative. A key feature of this program is that it covers not only the wor