Japan's Paradox: Need Workers, Fear Immigrants

Japan’s facing a crisis of identity: desperate for six million foreign workers by 2040 to sustain its economy, yet increasingly hostile to immigrants. A rising “Japan-first” party is pushing stricter immigration rules, backed by public support, while foreigners like Nikki Maruschak face daily hostility, even after violent attacks. Meanwhile, tourism booms, creating economic tension with local backlash. The result? A nation in paradox—needing immigrants, yet pushing them out, leaving many to question if they belong.

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