https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-japan-tightening-rules-for-foreign-residents-some-wonder-if-it-s-time-to-say-sayonaraContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-japan-tightening-rules-for-foreign-residents-some-wonder-if-it-s-time-to-say-sayonarahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-japan-tightening-rules-for-foreign-residents-some-wonder-if-it-s-time-to-say-sayonara#u57543Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:50:58 +0000Nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders left Japan during the first half of 2026 amid tighter residency rules. The government will increase permanent residence fees 20-fold starting October 1, 2026. These policy shifts have prompted a wave of foreign business owners to leave the country. While the government has established three specific requirements for foreigners to obtain permanent resident status, the steep cost increase and stricter regulations are creating significant barriers for non-citizens seeking long-term stability.Why it mattersJapan is adjusting its immigration framework to t