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Japan is considering adding a Japanese language proficiency requirement for permanent residency as part of reforms planned ahead of 2027.
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Japan reports 1.09 million new adults in 2026, the second-lowest figure on record, highlighting the country’s ongoing declining birthrate challenge.
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Osaka City has unveiled new details of its integrated resort project on Yumeshima island, featuring Japan’s first casino resort set to open in 2030.
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Sony Honda Mobility confirms its first electric sedan, AFEELA 1, will launch in Japan in 2027, featuring AI integration, premium entertainment, and luxury EV technology.
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