Cecelia ChangDuring the 2025 India-Japan Annual Summit, both countries agreed to an Action Plan for Human Resource Exchange & Cooperation, aiming for over 500,000 people to travel between India and Japan over the next five years. That includes 50,000 skilled and semi-skilled Indian workers heading to Japan.
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The exchanges will cover multiple sectors: education, industry, research, culture, and grassroots people-to-people interactions. There will also be efforts to promote Japanese language education in India.
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What’s New with PR & Immigration Fees in Japan
Japan will increase many immigration fees. The Permanent Residency (PR) application fee will go up from ¥8,000 to ¥10,000.
Other changes include:
- Change of residence status/visa extension fees rising to ¥6,000 for in-person applications and ¥5,500 for online ones.
- Re-entry permits (single/multiple) also see increases.
Anti-foreigner sentiment
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Media and political analysts note a rising wave of anti-foreigner sentiment in Japan, often tied to fears over cultural change, crime, or economic pressures. Since August, there have been scattered protests and public backlash, particularly in response to controversial policies or aid programs perceived as offering opportunities for immigration.
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