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Majority of technical trainees in debt before arriving in Japan

Business Jul 26, 2022

Majority of technical trainees in debt before arriving in Japan

The average amount of debts stood at ¥674,480 for trainees from Vietnam, the biggest amount by country. Cambodia came second at ¥566,889, followed by China at ¥528,847.

Family of dead Sri Lankan detainee demands apology from Japan government

National / Crime & Legal Jun 8, 2022

Family of dead Sri Lankan detainee demands apology from Japan government

Her family also filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors against the immigration center's senior officials in November last year, saying they failed to provide appropriate medical care.

Government begins online Japanese classes for Ukrainian evacuees

National May 18, 2022

Government begins online Japanese classes for Ukrainian evacuees

The government kicked off a program Tuesday to teach Japanese online for free to evacuees who have fled to Japan from Ukraine due to Russia's invasion.

Japan granted refugee status to a record 74 people in 2021

National May 13, 2022

Japan granted refugee status to a record 74 people in 2021

by Kanako Takahara

The government also granted residential status out of humanitarian consideration to a record 580 people, most of whom were from Myanmar.

Ukraine evacuees to get up to ¥2,400 a day as living allowance in Japan

National Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine evacuees to get up to ¥2,400 a day as living allowance in Japan

The financial aid is expected to last at least six months, with the government separately shouldering medical expenses and Japanese language lessons and also helping them find jobs.

In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth

National Apr 1, 2022

In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth

The case highlights the difficulties trainees face in having children in Japan.

Opposition CDP submits bill granting more rights to refugees in Japan

National Mar 30, 2022

Opposition CDP submits bill granting more rights to refugees in Japan

by Eric Johnston

The proposal would allow those from Ukraine and other countries to obtain a special residence status that gives them permission to work for one year from the date they arrive.

Japan had fewer foreign residents in 2021 amid COVID border controls

National Mar 30, 2022

Japan had fewer foreign residents in 2021 amid COVID border controls

The number stood at 2,760,635, marking the second yearly decline, with that of technical interns and international students dropping 27.0% and 26.0%, respectively.

Are Ukrainians who flee 'refugees' or 'evacuees'? For Japan, it's complicated.

National | FOCUS Mar 10, 2022

Are Ukrainians who flee 'refugees' or 'evacuees'? For Japan, it's complicated.

by Kanako Takahara

Many governments and organizations describe Ukrainians escaping Russia's invasion as refugees, but Tokyo is using a term that more closely translates to "people who have been evacuated."

Memorial service held for Sri Lankan woman, a year after death in detention

National Mar 7, 2022

Memorial service held for Sri Lankan woman, a year after death in detention

Around 50 people braved the rain and wind to attend the Buddhist service in Aichi Prefecture for Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali.

Relatives of dead Sri Lankan detainee sue Japanese government

National / Crime & Legal Mar 4, 2022

Relatives of dead Sri Lankan detainee sue Japanese government

The damages suit was filed at the Nagoya District Court by the family of Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali, who died on March 6 last year.

Government bans firm from accepting foreign trainees after assault case

National Feb 18, 2022

Government bans firm from accepting foreign trainees after assault case

The victim of the sustained assault is demanding an apology as well as compensation from the construction company and the intermediate body which introduced the him to the company.

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