Event Brief
Japan's foreign resident population reaches 4.12 million
Filed: Mar 28, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Japan's foreign resident population has increased by 9.5% to a record 4.12 million, according to the Immigration Services Agency.
WHO: Immigration Services Agency
WHAT: reported an increase in foreign resident population
WHEN: Mar 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The figure is a 9.5% increase from a year earlier.
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