Japan is tightening permanent residency rules to better manage long-term immigration while preserving fast-track paths for highly skilled workers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/09/21/japan/japan-raises-residency-bar/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #immigration #jobs #japaneseeconomy #us #uk #sanaetakaichi #shinzoabe