As Japan’s popularity booms, a new survey shows strong anti-foreigner sentiment
Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is ageing, driving foreign labour to historic levels . In addition, the number of international tourists has also reached record highs , reshaping everyday life across the country. In fact, Japan now rivals, and sometimes outstrips, Bali as Australians’ favourite holiday destination . Yet, despite the expansion of channels for migrant labour and settlement over the pa
Japan is currently navigating a significant demographic shift, marked by record-high levels of foreign workers and tourists amid a shrinking domestic population. Despite this reliance on international labor, the government has historically resisted labeling the nation an immigration-focused society, leading to a lack of formal integration policies. A recent survey of 1,500 Japanese adults reveals that a majority of the public favors stricter regulations on foreign land ownership and expects immigrants to strictly adhere to local customs. While younger citizens generally display more tolerance, these restrictive sentiments remain consistent across most other demographics. This shift in public opinion has emboldened nationalist political movements and influenced mainstream parties to adopt more conservative immigration stances. Recent legislative changes, including tightened residency and naturalization requirements, reflect this growing political pressure to prioritize national identity over open integration.
The findings highlight a critical tension between Japan's economic need for foreign labor and a rising domestic demand for stricter immigration control, which is fundamentally reshaping the country's political landscape.
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