Japan immigration
Government scrutiny contributes to drop in new arrivals during past year
The number of foreign nationals holding highly skilled professional status in Japan more than tripled over a decade. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
EUGENE LANG
September 15, 2026 01:28 JST
TOKYO — The steady inflow of skilled foreign white-collar workers into Japan has slowed since last fall, with the spread of artificial intelligence denting demand for IT workers and translators while the government clamps down on the alleged abuse of this residency status.
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