Japan at a Demographic Crossroads: How the Takaichi Administration Could Reshape Immigration Policy
Harunori Umehara MSc in International Social and Public Policy (with Fudan) A demographic ticking time bomb ① , Japan’s struggle with demographic decline has become more than a domestic policy challenge. This issue is increasingly central to the country’s geopolitical relevance, economic vitality, and long-term strategic stability. As the nation grapples with persistent low fertility rates, an ageing population, and intensifying labour shortages across multiple sectors, immigration has...