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
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
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
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
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
The case highlights the difficulties trainees face in having children in Japan.
Opposition CDP submits bill granting more rights to refugees in Japan
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
