Editorial

16:22 JST, February 2, 2026

With labor shortages accelerating, foreign workers have become indispensable to maintaining society. Most of them live their lives decently, but various frictions have emerged as their numbers have increased.

What efforts should be made to build a society where both Japanese and foreign nationals can live together with peace of mind? The ruling and opposition parties must have constructive discussions on this issue during campaigning for the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Last month, the government decided on a new basic policy package of measures regarding foreign nationals.

While continuing to aim for coexistence with foreign nationals, the government has notably drawn up measures to strengthen regulations, saying that the people have felt concern and a sense of unfairness due to........

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