According to an estimate, there were almost *** thousand immigrants from China living in Japan in 2019. Chinese were followed by South Koreans with an immigrant stock of more than *** thousand people.

As of October 2024, the United States had nearly ******* Japanese citizens, making it the country with the highest number of Japanese residents outside of Japan itself. The United States counted around **** times as many Japanese citizens as second-placed *********.  Japanese immigrants in the United States Lately, there has been an increase in the migration of Japanese individuals, especially to the United States, which has *********** immigrant population worldwide. This surge in Japanese migration to the United States can largely be attributed to the substantial presence of Japanese companies with offices in the country, which ranks among the highest globally. Consequently, many Japanese nationals choose to relocate to the United States in pursuit of employment opportunities offered by these companies.  Status of immigrants in Japan The total number of foreign residents in Japan has been rising lately, with ***** having the highest number of foreign nationals registered among 47 prefectures. The main nationality of foreign residents living in Japan are people from the ********************************************* The increasing number of foreign nationals working in Japan is indicative of the growing interest in job opportunities within the country.

In 2024, approximately **** million residents of foreign nationality were registered in Japan, making up below ***** percent of the population. The total number of foreign residents increased by about ****million in the last decade. Development of immigration to Japan Except for a large minority of people of Korean descent who have lived in Japan since the first half of the twentieth century, immigration of people from other countries did not become an issue in Japan until the 1980s when the economy required more labor. A revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in 1990 allowed people of Japanese descent, so-called "nikkeijin," to enter the country and work without restrictions. The nikkeijin who entered Japan in the years that followed mainly came from Brazil and other South American countries. Chinese immigration increased as well throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. A breakdown of foreign residents by major nationalities shows that ********immigrants overtook ******* as the largest minority group in 2007. People from ******* were the strongest growing minority in the 2010s. Recent immigration reform Due to its demographic changes, Japan has a relatively low unemployment rate. As a consequence, a large share of companies report labor shortages. The temporary immigration of foreign workers is considered one of the possible solutions to this problem, next to the increasing labor market participation of women and the elderly. In 2019, the Japanese government enacted a major immigration reform. The reform allowed lower- and semi-skilled workers to enter the country and work in one of 14 different industries suffering from a lack of labor. The vast majority of participants are not allowed to bring their family members and are expected to return to their respective countries after their terms in Japan end.

In 2023, over *** million Asian residents were registered in Japan, making it the largest share of foreign residents. That year, the second-largest group of foreign nationals living in Japan came from South America, with about ******* people.

In 2023, approximately 3.4 million residents of foreign nationality were registered in Japan, making up below three percent of the population. The total number of foreign residents increased by almost 1.3 million in the last decade. Development of immigration to JapanExcept for a large minority of people of Korean descent who have lived in Japan since the first half of the twentieth century, immigration of people from other countries did not become an issue in Japan until the 1980s when the economy required more labor. A revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in 1990 allowed people of Japanese descent, so-called nikkeijin, to enter the country and work without restrictions. The nikkeijin who entered Japan in the years that followed mainly came from Brazil and other South American countries. Chinese immigration increased as well throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. A breakdown of foreign residents by major nationalities shows that Chinese immigrants overtook Koreans as the largest minority group in 2007. People from Vietnam were the strongest growing minority in the 2010s. Recent immigration reformDue to its demographic changes, Japan has a relatively low unemployment rate. As a consequence, a large share of companies reports labor shortages. The temporary immigration of foreign workers is considered one of the possible solutions to this problem, next to the increasing labor market participation of women and the elderly. In December 2018, the Japanese parliament passed a major immigration reform that became enacted in April 2019. The reform allowed lower- and semi-skilled workers to enter the country and work in one of 14 different industries suffering from a lack of labor. The vast majority of participants are not allowed to bring their family members and are expected to return to their respective countries after their terms in Japan end.

With approximately ** million inhabitants, Tokyo Prefecture was the largest prefecture based on population size in Japan as of 2023. The smallest prefecture in this regard was Tottori Prefecture, which in the same year counted about ******* residents. Rural depopulation Like many industrial economies, Japan is facing the problem of depopulating rural areas. While the birth rate continues to decline, many young people decide to migrate from small towns and villages to large cities like Tokyo or Osaka for higher education and employment. The population of Tokyo Prefecture has shown substantial growth over the past decades and consists largely of working age citizens. Smaller communities are trying to counteract the depopulation process with initiatives meant to invite younger workers and tourists back. Migration to Japan Japan is often described as a very homogenous society, with a low share of foreign residents. Despite the declining birthrate and many businesses experiencing a labor shortage, companies have been hesitant to employ foreign workers, in part due to the strict immigration laws. The Japanese Government has tried to ease immigration restrictions and encourage foreigners to work in Japan. The largest share of foreign workers in Japan, however, is residing in the county with a permanent residence or as the family member of a Japanese national.

This horizontal bar chart displays net migration (people) by region using the aggregation sum in Japan. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays net migration (people) by ISO 3 country code using the aggregation sum in Japan. The data is about countries per year.

Ina City(Ina Shi)'s Number of in-migrants (Japanese) is 1,851person which is the 446th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 8th in Nagano Prefecture, with 3.12% share of the entire Nagano. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Ina City and Kurihara City(Miyagi) and Hashima City(Gifu)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

In 2023, the United Kingdom had the highest number of European residents living in Japan, with approximately **** thousand registered residents. France ranked second with around ***** thousand registered residents.

Tokachisogoshinkokyoku ikeda Town(Tokachisogoshinkokyoku ikeda Cho)'s Number of out-migrants (Japanese) is 241person which is the 1347th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 91st in Hokkai do Prefecture, with 0.1% share of the entire Hokkai do. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Tokachisogoshinkokyoku ikeda Town and Aso gun nishihara Village(Kumamoto) and Ishikawa gun tamakawa Village(Fukushima)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

Inagi City(Inagi Shi)'s Rate of out-migrants (Japanese) is 4.53% which is the 319th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 43rd in Tokyo Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Inagi City and Nisshin City(Aichi) and Yokote City(Akita)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Rate of in-migrants (Japanese) is 8.8% which is the 21st highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 10th in Tokyo Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between NakaANo ku and Asahikawa City(Hokkai do) and Kochi City(Kochi)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

Mizuho City(Mizuho Shi)'s Number of out-migrants (Japanese) is 2,033person which is the 445th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 8th in Gifu Prefecture, with 3.49% share of the entire Gifu. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Mizuho City and Goshogawara City(Aomori) and Miyakojima City(Okinawa)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

Kitanagoya City(Kitanagoya Shi)'s Rate of net-migration (Japanese) is 0.25% which is the 229th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 15th in Aichi Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Kitanagoya City and Naraken yamatokoriyama City(Nara) and Settsu City(Osaka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

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As of October 2024, Los Angeles had the highest number of Japanese residents among cities outside Japan, with approximately ****** residents. In the same year, the United States remained by far the country with the largest Japanese population outside Japan.

In 2019, approximately ***** thousand Brazilian nationals were registered as residents in Japan, representing the largest group of residents from South America in Japan. This marked an increase from 2018, when around *** thousand Brazilian emigrants registered as residents.

Yabu City(Yabu Shi)'s Rate of in-migrants (Japanese) is 1.86% which is the 1612th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 34th in Hyogo Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Yabu City and Yokoshibahikari Town(Chiba) and Gotsu City(Shimane)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

Around ***** thousand foreign workers from Vietnam were registered in Japan as of October 2024. Vietnamese workers therefore constituted the largest group among the increasing number of foreign workers in the country. Chinese workers came in second with a total of roughly ***** thousand people.