Takaichi Sanae vows to limit the number of foreigners it accepts
This week’s news roundup centers on the issue of foreigners in Japan, a topic that was predictably raised in parliament on Thursday by Sohei Kamiya, the leader of the Three Provinces Party. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to “set limits” on the number of foreigners allowed into the country. She also ordered cabinet ministers to compile their views on foreigners by January 2026. Meanwhile, the Welfare Ministry is planning to take tougher measures against foreign residents who default on their public health insurance or pension contributions.
Sohei Kamiya and Sanseito party signs | Wikimedia
Sanseito Leader Questions Sanae Takaichi About Foreigners in Japan
“There are indeed areas where foreign personnel are needed,” the prime minister replied. “The purpose of skill development programs and specific skills programs is to allow foreigners to play appropriate roles in areas with labor shortages. I will manage them appropriately, such as limiting the number of admissions. I will conduct basic research on how to accept foreigners in the future.”


Japan refuses to renew visas for foreigners who have not paid pensions and health insurance
Foreigners who have lived in Japan for more than three months are required to join the public pension and health insurance system. However, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, foreign residents paid only 49.7% of their pension dues in the fiscal year ending March 2025. The survey of 150 local governments also found that as of the end of 2024, foreign residents paid an average of 63% of health insurance premiums. From 2027, authorities intend to use payment records as part of the screening process for visa applications.


Policy coordination for foreigners in Japan
It’s all part of a wider effort to address Japan’s problem with illegal foreigners. Takaichi has ordered cabinet ministers to compile their views on foreigners by January 2026. “It is true that the public feels anxiety and a sense of unfairness due to the illegal behavior and rule-breaking behavior of a small number of foreigners,” she said on Tuesday. “The government will respond firmly to such behavior while clearly distinguishing it from xenophobic behavior.”
Tuesday’s meeting was attended by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and Minister in charge of “an orderly and harmonious society with foreigners” Kimimi Onoda. Onoda, whose father is American and mother is Japanese, was known as “Captain” during Takaichi’s leadership campaign. Issues she has been asked to address include rules on land acquisition by foreigners, tightening immigration services and tackling overtourism.

Photo credit: Victoria Bennett
Japan’s 2025 Buzzword Nominations
On Wednesday, publishing company Jiyu Kokumin Sha announced its 2025 Japanese buzzword nominees. These include “Tiger Orchid View of the World,” a reference to Donald Trump’s tariffs, and”Hatara stone, Hatara stone, Hatara stone, Hatara stone, Hatara stone, Hatara stone”, which means “work, work, work, work, work,” is what Takaichi promised she would do before becoming Japan’s first female prime minister.”19.2 Bring your own”, a reference to the scandal involving Ito Mayor Takuyasu Maki — specifically the time she said she showed her university documents to an investigative panel — also made the list.
Bear attacks have been in the news a lot in recent weeks, so it’s no surprise to see a “bear attack.”Ninety taels of gold“(shooting emergency) and”Schumppie” (Damage Bears Cause) made the list. Popular characters in the top 30 include Labubu and Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka. There are also nominations for “”.July Five Rivers” — July 5 — A catastrophic earthquake is expected in Japan. This year’s buzzword winner will be announced on December 1.

Dodgers celebrating 2025 World Series victory with Yamamoto (center) | Photo via Instagram @yoshinobu__yamamoto
Yamamoto stars as Dodgers win second straight World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in overtime in a dramatic deciding game of Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night, becoming the first team in a quarter-century to defend their title. They were also the first team in Major League Baseball (MLB) history to win the World Series with a roster that included three Japanese players: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Riki Sasaki.
Yamamoto, in particular, was outstanding with the Dodgers and deservedly won the series’ Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The day after he pitched 96 pitches to win Game 2 of this year’s World Series, the Japanese superstar once again hit the mound, going 2 2/3 scoreless innings to settle the game for his team. In Game 2, he had four hits to help the Dodgers tie the series at 1-1. He had also gone the distance in the playoffs before that game.

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