Japan Makes Big Changes to Permanent Residency Rules

Japan is making it much harder and more expensive for foreigners to live in the country permanently.

Japan is changing the rules for foreigners who want to become permanent residents. Sanae Takaichi, a top government official, is leading these big updates. Here is what is changing: 1. It will cost much more to apply. The fee is going up by 20 times what it used to be. That is a massive jump. 2. The rules for who can stay are getting much stricter. The government is making it harder for people to qualify for long-term status. These changes are meant to tighten control over immigration. However, the news has caused some worry. Many people are concerned that these tougher rules might lead to…