Browsing: Japanese society

Surging Anti-Immigration Backlash Sweeps Across Japan

Japan is witnessing a growing wave of anti-immigration sentiment, fueled by deepening concerns over job security and cultural identity. This mounting backlash challenges the government’s push to address labor shortages by opening doors to more foreign workers

Inside Japan’s Heated Battle Over Surnames

Japan is ablaze with a passionate debate over surname rights, as more and more couples demand the freedom to select their shared last names. This heated clash shines a spotlight on the struggle between long-standing cultural traditions and the rising wave of modern views on identity and gender equality