https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/5862/
But there are aspects of living in Japan, and Japanese society, that can make it difficult. Japan is a notoriously homogeneous place, and whether you like it or not, as a foreigner you are an outsider. Which comes with challenges. The first of which is, obviously, the language. By no means impossible to learn, Japanese is nonetheless time

https://jobsinjapan.com/living-in-japan-guide/being-a-foreigner-in-japan-the-greats-and-not-so-greats/
Disadvantage # 2: High cost of living. Just as Japan offers good wages, safety and health, you will also be a bit overwhelmed by its exorbitant prices. Public health is excellent, but it is recommended that you take out basic health insurance if you do not want a medical consultation to destroy your savings.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3366/
Wednesday June 5, 2024. The number of foreigners living in Japan has reached 3.41 million — a record high — but they often face discrimination when they try and find a place to live. The

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-immigration/On-topic-Japan-s-challenges-in-boosting-immigration
With the number of foreign nationals living in Japan expected to keep rising, the government plans to put its foot down and shore up a foundation for long-term social stability. Read more .

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/336/
The number of foreign residents in Japan is booming. The Internal Affairs Ministry says the figure reached 2.49 million in 2018. But a new survey finds that only one in five Japanese people have

https://www.rieti.go.jp/en/columns/s21_0016.html
Even though the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has fallen more than 99% because of strict entry restrictions due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of foreign nationals living in Japan as of June 2020 was down only 1.6% compared with the end of the previous year, before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-immigration/Home-sweet-home-More-foreigners-settling-in-Japan-long-term
More than 40% of foreigners in Japan have been there for three years or more, a notable increase over the past 20 years, data shows. But its retention rate of international students still pales in

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/12/immigration-japan-national-identity/603568/
But the approximately 2.3 million migrants living in Japan—a 37 percent increase from 2000 to 2017—are now testing whether Japan can continue to be Japan if everyone doesn't necessarily look

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/07/japan/society/japan-mass-foreign-immigration/
Feb 7, 2024. Japan's demographic struggles are forcing companies and communities to open up at an unprecedented rate. Last year, the number of foreign workers hit a record 2.04 million, up 12.4%

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20181210-more-seniors-more-foreigners-how-japan-is-rapidly-changing
It's a record number, up from 480,000 in 2008. Yet the figure constitutes just 1% of Japan's population, compared to 5% in the UK or 17% in the US. Almost 30% of Japan's foreign workers come

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/asia/japan-demographic-crisis-population-intl-hnk-dst/index.html
Experts have pointed to Japan's high cost of living, stagnant economy and wages, limited space, and the country's demanding work culture as reasons fewer people are opting to date or marry

https://newsonjapan.com/article/139966.php
Jan 03 (Japanese Comedian Meshida) - It's famously said that many foreigners struggle living in Japan but do you know why? Please don't say hi or talk to Japanese people suddenly. Japanese are really shy with foreigners so they will be surprised and run away from you.

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-immigration/How-Japan-risks-losing-its-shine-for-foreign-workers
TOKYO -- Concern is growing in Japan that indispensable foreign workers will turn away from its domestic industry in the near future. Although Japan currently is a popular migration destination

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/17/asia/japan-population-crisis-countryside-cities-intl-hnk-dst/index.html
And in the absence of meaningful immigration - foreigners accounted for just 2.2% of the population in 2021, according to the Japanese government, compared to 13.6% in the United States - some

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/14/japan/society/japan-foreign-population/
1X. The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan hit a record high of over 3.2 million in 2023, government data has shown, as more workers entered to meet demand created by the country's

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210416/p2a/00m/0na/058000c
Japan is treating foreigners as a convenient labor force. He has been working hard to correct such practices and has supported more than 5,000 foreigners, but Japan is still far from an ideal society.

https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/5-life-altering-mistakes-foreigners-make-when-living-in-japan
Mistake 4: Wallowing in negativity / Living in denial. Another big mistake some foreigners make is to treat Japan like some sort of divine force which has the power to bring either misery or joy to their lives. Japan isn't responsible for your happiness, and if you're constantly unhappy here, there's a good chance you'd be constantly

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13256541
Around 2.93 million foreigners were living in Japan as of the end of December, a record high propelled by a surge in technical trainees and overseas students, the Immigration Services Agency said.

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SECOND CHANNEL: Tokyo MISFITS: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyomisfits I asked foreigners in Japan about the biggest struggles they've faced in Japan!Follow me

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14825248
A record number of Japanese nationals are living abroad as permanent residents, now exceeding the half-million mark, according to the Foreign Ministry's latest survey.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/22/asia/japan-mixed-roots-hafu-dst-hnk-intl/index.html
Last year, the country registered a record 2.93 million people as residents, according to Japan's Immigration Services Agency. That's still only around 2.3% of a population of 126 million

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/04/japan/japanese-feeling-lonely-aborad-survey/
Almost 45% of Japanese nationals living abroad feel lonely, a Foreign Ministry survey showed Monday. According to the first-ever survey by the ministry on the loneliness of such people, conducted

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/asia/akiya-homes-problem-japan-intl-hnk/index.html
Homes in Japan aren't valued for their longevity, he said, and unlike in the West, people don't typically see merit in living in historical buildings. "In Japan, the newer the house, the

https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3265285/why-foreigners-are-flocking-japan-learn-how-become-ninjas
The rich history of ninjutsu has captivated many foreigners, drawing them to Japan in pursuit of mastering the art of the ninja. ... I do my best to be a living example for my children, those who

https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
All foreign nationals/people who need to obtain a short-term visa to Japan AND currently reside in the following countries/region, are eligible to apply for a visa online: Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates (except areas with the jurisdiction of the Consulate-General of Japan

https://medium.com/japonica-publication/why-so-many-foreigners-who-move-to-japan-end-up-hating-it-300226818a5d
Living in this nation as a woman is often tough. Japanese women are still expected to be cute and silent in many cases. ... foreigners to Japan can avoid the problem with some language and

https://medium.com/the-post-grad-survival-guide/why-you-should-make-gaijin-foreigner-friends-in-japan-17316b306990
We foreigners relocate to Japan for a variety of reasons, ranging from work to personal factors such as marrying the love of your life who happens to be a Japanese living in Japan. As we pack our

https://www.businessinsider.com/is-openai-trustworthy-secretive-security-surveillance-snowden-nakasone-artificial-intelligence-2024-6?op=1
OpenAI has hired former NSA Director Paul Nakasone, raising concern among privacy advocates. But that's only part of the problem.