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    "data": {
        "id": 1880789,
        "msgid": "japan-to-tighten-permanent-residency-requirements-for-foreigners-1784962439",
        "date": "2026-07-25 13:11:04",
        "title": "Japan to Tighten Permanent Residency Requirements for Foreigners",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Japan is set to introduce stricter criteria for permanent residency applications, including income thresholds and pension projections. The new rules, effective from April 2027, will also consider Japanese language ability and understanding of local regulations. As of late 2025, nearly 950,000 foreign nationals hold permanent resident status in Japan.",
        "content": "<p>Japan plans to tighten the requirements for permanent residency for\nforeign nationals by setting income and pension-related criteria. Under\nthe revised guidelines, applicants will need to have an annual income\nabove the average Japanese household and meet a minimum projected\npension benefit. The government will also consider an applicant\u2019s\nJapanese language proficiency and understanding of the country\u2019s rules\nwhen assessing whether granting permanent residency is in Japan\u2019s best\ninterest. The new rules are scheduled to take effect from April 2027. As\nof the end of 2025, approximately 947,000 people held permanent resident\nstatus in Japan.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/japan-to-tighten-permanent-residency-requirements-for-foreigners-1784962439",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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