Event Brief
Japan to raise residence permit fees amid record immigration
Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Japan plans to increase fees for foreign residence permits as it tightens immigration measures.
WHO: Japan government
WHAT: Japan plans to raise fees for foreign residence permits as immigration measures are tightened.
WHEN: Jul 03, 2026 at 5:46 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The government is tightening immigration measures amid record numbers of non-Japanese seeking to live in Japan.
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