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The Quiet Strength of Japan’s Friendship Associations in Supporting Immigrants

25.09.2024 , in ((Politics)) , ((No Comments))

As Japan grapples with labor shortages and a rapidly aging population, its peri-urban cities increasingly rely on immigrants. Yet, without a cohesive national immigration policy, grassroots organizations like International Friendship Associations (IFAs) quietly provide the only community support for many immigrants. Offering services such as language education and legal guidance, ...

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