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Kutchan Faces Backlash Over Seasonal Worker Housing Plan

10/4/2025

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Opposition in Kutchan opposes plans to house 1,200 seasonal foreign workers, citing safety and social decline fears.
Kutchan Mayor Kazushi Monji says foreign workers are necessary for the tourism sector and economy.
A petition against the development has gathered 4,000 signatures, signaling rising tensions.
Officials discuss integration steps, including a "Kutchan ID" for residents and expanded English education, highlighting broader immigration questions.

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Opposition in Kutchan opposes plans to house 1,200 seasonal foreign workers, citing safety and social decline fears.
Kutchan Mayor Kazushi Monji says foreign workers are necessary for the tourism sector and economy.
A petition against the development has gathered 4,000 signatures, signaling rising tensions.
Officials discuss integration steps, including a "Kutchan ID" for residents and expanded English education, highlighting broader immigration questions.