While West clamps down on immigrants, Japan welcomes them as blessing for economy

While West clamps down on immigrants, Japan welcomes them as blessing for economy

Japan’s foreign resident population stood at about 3.7 million at the end of last year, up 11 per cent from the previous year. Unlike Western nations who are alarmed by such trends, prominent economists think this would be ideal for fiscal health

People make their way at Ameyoko shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, May 20, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/ File