The application fee for permanent residence in Japan has increased from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen, an increase of 20 times. The Japanese government has tightened the review conditions more comprehensively, including stipulating annual income and Japanese language proficiency. As of the end of last year, Japan's foreign population exceeded 4.12 million, a record high and causing social anxiety.

BBC News 中文 - The application fee for permanent residence in Japan has increased from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen, an increase of 20 times. The Japanese government has tightened the review conditions more comprehensively, including stipulating annual income and Japanese language proficiency. As of the end of last year, Japan's foreign population exceeded 4.12 million, a record high and causing social anxiety.

日本永居申请费从1万日圆增加至20万，增幅达20倍。日本政府更全面收紧审查条件，包含规定年收入及日语能力等。截至去年底日本外籍人口突破412万人，创历史新高，同时引发社会焦虑。 The application fee for permanent residence in Japan has increased from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen, an increase of 20 times. The Japanese government has tightened the review conditions more comprehensively, including stipulating annual income and Japanese language proficiency. As of the end of last year, Japan's foreign population exceeded 4.12 million, a record high and causing social anxiety.