Japan Increases Residency Fees by 2,000 Percent Amid Concerns Over Foreigners

Japan Increases Residency Fees by 2,000 Percent Amid Concerns Over Foreigners

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has implemented a significant increase in residency fees for immigrants, raising them by 2,000 percent. This move comes amid growing anxiety about foreigners in Japan, with critics warning that it may worsen the country's labor shortages.

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