Migration policies in Japan

Question 1

Ethnicity percentages in Japan?

Answer 1

97.9% Japanese, 0.6% Chinese, 0.4% Korean

Question 2

What were Japan’s historical views on migration?

Answer 2

Japan has historically enforced strict immigration policies which prioritised cultural homogeneity.

Question 3

What was the immigration Act?

Answer 3

It took place in 1952 and restricted entry mainly to Japanese desendants.

Question 4

Only what type of migrants were welcomed?

Answer 4

High skilled workers were welcomes and intern programs led to exploitation without long-term settlement opportunities

Question 5

Why did Japan change it’s attitude towards migration?

Answer 5

Because of Japan’s rapidly ageing population, but migration is still restrictive.

Question 6

The number of immigrants in Japan rose from 851,000 in 1985 to more than…

Answer 6

3.4 million in 2023, with the largest numbers coming from China, Korea, Vietnam and the Phillipines

Question 7

What percentage was Japan’s immigrant population at in 2023?

Answer 7

2.7%

Question 8

What percentage of Japanese public see migration as strengthening the country?

Answer 8

59%

Question 9

What problems are there for migrants in Japan?

Answer 9

It provided little language, education, or cultural support.
Without anti-immigration laws, immigrants have no legal protection