The overhaul aims to streamline the intern-to-working visa pipeline as the country faces a critical labor shortage.

Japan must strengthen its immigration control to prevent illegal employment while providing more opportunities for foreign ...

The administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in coordination with the ruling coalition, is considering stricter ...

Proposed immigration rules would make approval of citizenship applications contingent on ‘good conduct’ and up to officials’ ...

The Japanese government is planning to make immigration rules stricter for people from other countries living in Japan. The ...

For hundreds of years, Japan was notorious for being closed off to foreigners. The "yokoso" (welcome) sign at Tokyo's Narita Airport is "clearly provisional and time-limited", said Philip Patrick in ...

According to Kyodo News, Japan may add Japanese language proficiency to the requirements for permanent residency, sources ...

Moving to Japan can feel like stepping into your favorite anime or travel fantasy. But what does it actually take to pack up your life and move here? Whether you’re coming for work, school, love or ...

A special fast-track immigration lane for Korean and Japanese travelers opened Sunday at four major airports, including Haneda Airport in Japan and Gimpo International Airport in Korea, drawing praise ...

The girl contacted the authorities in Japan for help in September. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

A Thai woman suspected of coercing her teenage daughter into sex work in a high-profile case in Japan was deported from ...