https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-sanae-takaichi-announces-new-tightened-measures-for-foreigners-seeking-permanent-residencyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-sanae-takaichi-announces-new-tightened-measures-for-foreigners-seeking-permanent-residencyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-sanae-takaichi-announces-new-tightened-measures-for-foreigners-seeking-permanent-residency#u98707Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:16:23 +0000Japan has officially overhauled its permanent residency rules, introducing harsher requirements alongside a 2,000 percent increase in visa fees. Conservative leader Sanae Takaichi announced the tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residency to deliver on election promises focused on immigration reform. The changes have begun taking effect, though the rollout has sparked widespread worries regarding xenophobia and growing societal anxiety surrounding foreign nationals.Why it mattersThe restrictive policy shifts stem from conservative campaign pledges tied to a major election vict