https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-officially-overhauls-permanent-residency-rulesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-officially-overhauls-permanent-residency-ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-officially-overhauls-permanent-residency-rules#u96558Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:15:36 +0000Japan has finalized sweeping changes to its permanent residency system, driven by growing public unease and record high foreign populations. The government raised residency visa issuance fees twenty-fold from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen. And authorities tightened eligibility requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency status. Applicants face stricter financial, pension, and language checks under the newly enacted guidelines, casting doubt on the future plans of foreign residents living in the country.Why it mattersThe immigration policy overhaul reflects mounting societal anxi