56% in Japan Now Oppose More Foreign Settlement, Up from 36% in 2024
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- A University of Tokyo survey found 56.3% of Japanese respondents oppose accepting more foreign settlers, a 20.7 percentage point jump from 2024.
- Opposition to more foreign workers increased notably among younger generations and those pessimistic about Japanese society.
- The survey comes as foreign residents and workers in Japan hit record highs, with government programs expanding.
- Professor Shin Arita suggests the shift reflects negative discussions and societal anxiety, not just economic factors.
- The panel survey, involving about 3,800 respondents, covers social issues every two years, including immigration attitudes.