<2026 House of Representatives Election> Seeking Ways to Deal with Foreign Talent; Efforts to Deepen Exchanges, but Concerns About the Increase [Regions Question]

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Due to a labor shortage caused by the declining birthrate and aging population, the number of foreign workers living in Kumamoto Prefecture is rapidly increasing. In the Diet debates so far between the ruling and opposition parties, the need to promote multicultural coexistence has been emphasized, while there have also been growing calls for restricting the acceptance of foreigners and for stricter rules. Foreigner policy is a major issue in th…

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Following on from last summer's House of Councillors election, foreigner policy has become a major issue in the House of Representatives election. The main point of contention is whether to tighten current regulations or place emphasis on coexistence. Last month, the Takaichi Sanae administration compiled a new basic policy for foreigner policy, titled "Comprehensive Measures for Accepting Foreigners and Orderly Coexistence."