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IMMIGRATION

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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 19, 2020
A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community
Dealing with immigration can be daunting at the best of times, but when you're a member of a minority community it can be harmful for your health.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2020
Anti-Rohingya hate spreads unchecked on Facebook in Malaysia
Six months after rights groups reported the material to the social media giant, many xenophobic posts targeting Rohingya in Malaysia remained on the platform.
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JAPAN
Oct 9, 2020
Foreign travelers to Japan plummeted 75% in first half of 2020
The drop is the first since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region.
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JAPAN / Society
Oct 9, 2020
Japan has eased entry rules, but travelers still face many hurdles
Restrictions on using public transport, finding a place to self-quarantine and getting a test before departure all make entering the country a troublesome process.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 8, 2020
It is time for Japan to start talking about its immigration policy
The topic of immigration in Japan has been swept under the rug for too long and it should no longer be a taboo subject.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 3, 2020
Brazilian food culture is the fragrant heart of Nagoya
Nikkei Brazilian culture manifests in food, and its growing popularity suggests recognition of Japan as a multiethnic country may be on the horizon.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 2, 2020
New justice minister pledges support for non-Japanese residents
Yoko Kamikawa vowed to improve policies that impact foreign nationals in Japan as well as the transparency of the justice system.
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BUSINESS
Oct 2, 2020
California judge blocks Trump from restricting visas for highly skilled workers
The order, at odds with the conclusion reached by a federal judge in Washington, means the fight will likely move to an appeals court.
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JAPAN / Society
Sep 30, 2020
Seeking entry to Japan? Here’s what you need to know
Visa applicants will be required to meet strict conditions to receive permission to enter the country.
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JAPAN / Society
Sep 25, 2020
Japan to allow entry for all nontourist new visa applicants from October
Under the existing travel controls, travelers from 159 countries and regions have been denied entry in principle.
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JAPAN
Sep 23, 2020
Japan to loosen border enforcement measures to allow in new arrivals
The country will start allowing entry for long-term residents and international students, regardless of where they come from, reports say.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2020
South Asian migrants seek justice as wage theft worsens in pandemic
Migrants face difficulty seeking justice when things go wrong — as they have for large numbers in recent months as the pandemic has closed borders.
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JAPAN / Society
Sep 4, 2020
Japan lays out way back for residents with expired visas and re-entry permits
The Justice Ministry announced this week that non-Japanese residents who couldn't return before papers expired would be able to seek re-entry under special circumstances.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2020
U.S. expats can’t renounce their citizenship fast enough
The swearing in of new citizens often makes news in the U.S., especially if it happens in unusual circumstances such as one party’s national convention. Much less reported are the many citizenship renunciations by Americans, and the travails leading up to these life decisions. Almost all those giving...

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