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Japan's Lawmakers Push for Reforms Amid Foreign Influx

6/6/2025

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In Japan, an influx of foreign visitors and workers has sparked a call for reform among lawmakers. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party established a panel on May 21 to tackle pressing public concerns, including the need to streamline policies like the conversion of foreign driver’s licenses to Japanese ones, aiming to create a more inclusive society.

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Story summary

In Japan, an influx of foreign visitors and workers has sparked a call for reform among lawmakers. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party established a panel on May 21 to tackle pressing public concerns, including the need to streamline policies like the conversion of foreign driver’s licenses to Japanese ones, aiming to create a more inclusive society.