Population Decline & Immigration in Japan
2014–Present
Japan’s declining population presents a huge challenge. Although immigration is a possible solution, it has traditionally been viewed as a taboo subject and has not been analyzed logically or objectively in Japan. A robust dialogue on immigration is essential to combating and solving the burdens that continued population decline will place on Japanese society. With the goal of playing a guiding role in that dialogue, JCIE is building upon its previous work—including its “Multicultural Power” and “Building a Multiethnic Society and Revitalizing Local Communities” projects—to implement a new series of initiatives that addresses population decline and a vision for accepting foreigners into Japan.
PROGRAM NEWS
SYMPOSIUM | New Strategies for Japan to Become a Country of Choice
February 14, 2022 | Online
As part of JCIE’s Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy Program JCIE is hosting a public symposium to discuss what is needed to make Japan a “country of choice” for foreigners seeking employment.
4th Networking Conference for the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society (SYDRIS) Initiative
September 8, 2021 | Online
JCIE held the 4th Networking Conference, as part of the SYDRIS Initiative, to explore what kind of collaboration should be established with government and civil society organizations (CSOs) in order t…
3rd Lunch Webinar for Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society (SYDRIS) Initiative
September 2, 2021 | Online
JCIE co-hosted a third SYDRIS-100 SEED Lunch Webinar on multicultural coexistence to discuss current situation and challenges faced by teenagers in Japan with diverse roots.
1st General Meeting for the Humanitarian Aid to Marginalized Immigrants (HAMIS) Project
August 3, 2021 | Online
The first General Meeting of the Humanitarian Aid for Marginalized Immigrants (HAMIS) took place, a project launched by JCIE in partnership with the Japan Platform (JPF) to provide grants utilizing fu…
Lunchtime Webinars for the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Initiative
February 24 & March 2, 2021 | Online
JCIE conducted a series of lunchtime webinars as a part of the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Program with the aim of deepening cooperation and understanding of the issues…
Sumitomo Corporation Receives Award for Its Charitable Work with JCIE for Foreign Youths in Japan
February 24, 2021 | Online
As part of Sumitomo Corporation’s “100SEED” campaign, it has been partnering with JCIE, having employees volunteer their time and know-how to NPOs that have been selected under our Supporting Youths o…
3rd Networking Conference Held for the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Initiative
February 9, 2021 | Online
JCIE held its third networking conference as a part of the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Program, where participants discussed the theme of “Income Generation of Internal…
3rd Roundtable on Japan's Migration Policy FY2020
December 16, 2020 | Online
The third Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy held in FY2020 took place as a hybrid meeting and featured an active discussion on issues related to the livelihoods and education of foreign residents…
JCIE Partners with Sumitomo Corporation to Support Diverse Roots, Inclusive Society Initiative
October 31, 2020 | Japan
Sumitomo Corporation has announced that they will partner with JCIE on the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society (SYDRIS) Initiative , which was launched earlier this year in Jap…
2nd Networking Conference Held for the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Initiative
September 25, 2020 | Online
JCIE held its second networking Conference as a part of the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Program. Participants shared the positive results of their work, evaluated the i…
2nd Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy FY2020
September 16, 2020 | Online
The 2nd Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy held in FY2020, which focused on the theme of “The Impact of COVID-19 on Employment and the Daily Lives of Foreign Residents Living in Japan.”
Roundtable on the Impact of COVID-19 for Foreign Residents in Japan
August 19, 2020 | Online
This online webinar, conducted as part of JCIE’s program on Immigration in Japan, brought together around 110 researchers and representatives from local governments, NPOs, the media, foundations who a…
First Networking Conference Held for the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Initiative
May 29, 2020 | Online
JCIE held its first networking Conference as a part of the Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Program. About 30 participants from the eight organizations implementing the sele…
1st Roundtable on Japan's Migration Policy FY2020
May 21, 2020 | Online
The first in JCIE’s rountables on Japan’s Migration Policy for 2020, which focused on the subject of the impact of COVID-19 on foreign residents living in Japan
JCIE Announces Grantees for Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an Inclusive Society Program
May 7, 2020 | Tokyo
In the hopes of opening the doors to a brighter future for young people of foreign origins who are living in Japan, JCIE has launched a major grant program, Supporting Youths of Diverse Roots and an I…
RELATED ARTICLES
Press Briefing on Population Decline and Immigration Policy—Making Japan a Popular Destination for Immigration
, Foreign Press Center Japan
January 23, 2023
Toshihiro Menju speaks at the Foreign Press Center of Japan on the policy measures Japan should adopt to attract and support foreign residents as a way to address population aging.
Japan Looks to Accept More Foreigners in Key Policy Shift
Reporting by Ami Miyazaki and Kantaro Komiya, Writing by Chang-Ran Kim, Reuters
November 18, 2021
Toshihiro Menju, managing director of JCIE/Japan, comments on Japan’s need to welcome foreign workers as it grapples with demographic change in this Reuter’s article.
Japan May Allow Immigration of Hong Kong Financial Sector, Specialized Workers
Palash Gosh, International Business Times
June 12, 2020
Article on Japan potentially allowing immigration of Hong Kong financial sector workers. Features quotes from Toshihiro Menju, Managing Director and Chief Program Officer at JCIE
Japan’s Historic Immigration Reform: A Work in Progress
Toshihiro Menju, nippon.com
Feb 6, 2019
Toshihiro Menju analyzes the recent, controversial new reforms and their implications for Japanese immigration policy and the future of Japanese society.
Invite Foreign Interns to Settle in Japan, Think Tank Says
Tomohiro Osaki, Japan Times
October 29, 2014
Japan Times coverage of a policy proposal put forth as part of JCIE’s program on Population Decline & Immigration., which recommends that Japan replace its discredited national foreigners’ trainee pro…