Japan raises residency and naturalization requirements for foreigners

Japan's government has decided to raise the residency and naturalization requirements for foreigners. This policy shift aims to strengthen national security and maintain order. The new comprehensive policy will require foreigners to demonstrate Japanese language proficiency and social understanding for permanent residency. Naturalization will likely require ten years of residency, up from the current five. The policy also addresses tourism issues and aims to track foreign land ownership for security reasons, with regulations expected by summer.