Japan's Population Falls Faster as Takaichi Tightens Rules on Foreign Residents

New census data show Japan's population declined 2.5% over five years, with Japanese nationals down 3.5%, while foreign residents hit a record 3.84 million. The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi simultaneously raised permanent residency fees by 2,000% and imposed stricter income and language requirements.

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