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Japan to Extend Citizenship Residency to Ten Years

12/23/2025

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  • The Japanese government plans to revise immigration rules, doubling citizenship residency from five to ten years and mandating Japanese language proficiency.
  • The initiative is backed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party.
  • Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has faced criticism for her stance on foreign tourists and immigration.
  • Proposed changes will be finalized by the end of January, and the LDP will announce its immigration policy soon.