PoliticsJapan considers household income above national average in foreign permanent-residency reviews

The Japanese government has drafted revisions to guidelines that clarify requirements for judging permanent-residency applications by foreign nationals. The proposed income criterion would consider whether household annual earnings have consistently remained at a level above the Japanese average.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-08-04 06:24Original