Japan Has More Foreign Residents Than Ever
Tuesday, October 20, 2026103 words2 minutes279 reads
More people from other countries now live in Japan. On October 16, officials shared new numbers. About 4.28 million foreign residents lived there at the end of June 2026. Residents are people who live in a place. The number is the highest so far. It does not include tourists on short visits.
Japan has more old people and fewer young people. Many businesses need more workers. People from other countries can help do these jobs. But living in Japan for a long time may become harder. AFP reports that Japan made some rules stricter in October. Businesses want better support for foreign residents.
