Seeking comments from foreign residents in Japan on recent visa changes

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-03T03:34:06+00:00

That is a strong personal story. Thanks so much for sharing.
Would you be open to speaking with one of our reporters?

If so, please DM us here.

It would be ideal if you were willing to be identified by name, but if you prefer to remain anonymous, that's completely fine. We would just hope to include some background information in the article, such as your nationality, age and occupation.

Thanks for supporting our journalism!

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-02T10:28:14+00:00

Hey there. Yes I think your story would be useful to us.
Please DM me and I can set you up with our reporter's contact info.

It would be ideal if you were willing to be identified by name, but if you prefer to remain anonymous, that's completely fine. We would just hope to include some background information in the article, such as your nationality, age and occupation.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-02T10:25:48+00:00

That is an incredibly valuable story.
If you want to share directly with our reporter, I encourage you to reach out to your reporter. Send us a DM and I will connect you.

It would be ideal if you were willing to be identified by name, but if you prefer to remain anonymous, that's completely fine. We would just hope to include some background information in the article, such as your nationality, age and occupation.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-02T09:15:17+00:00

Hi there, would you mind sending us a DM? We can put you in touch with our reporter directly if you have thoughts you want to share.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-02T09:14:26+00:00

That is really useful insight, thank you.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-02T08:54:31+00:00

Great question.
We want to hear from residents themselves to tell us their stories directly, so that we can report to readers what it's really like for those affected.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-06-02T08:29:15+00:00

Hello, my name is David from Nikkei Asia's audience engagement team.

Our newsroom is working on a story about the recent visa policy changes in Japan and how they’re affecting foreign residents.

We're hoping to speak with:

• Long-term residents (especially those with families in Japan)

• Business manager visa holders (e.g. restaurant owners)

If you’ve been affected or are concerned about your ability to stay, we'd really appreciate hearing from you.

Please DM us and we will connect you with one of our reporters.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-03-26T09:45:18+00:00

Hello r/worldnews. This is Dave from Nikkei Asia.

I’m sharing a free portion of the article above for anyone interested.

The excerpt starts below. Enjoy!

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TOKYO -- The Japanese government will temporarily lift restrictions on the operation of coal-fired power plants to lower the risk of an energy shortage as the war in the Middle East chokes off supplies of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The government will allow full operation of older, less efficient coal-fired power plants, which had previously been operating at limited capacity to reduce CO2 emissions, for one year starting in April.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is set to present the proposal to its advisory council on Friday, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce the decision as a measure to stabilize energy supplies, following the release of national oil reserves that began on Thursday.

The government aims to increase coal use in power generation. Coal, unlike oil and liquefied natural gas, does not come from the Middle East. Japan's coal supplies come from countries such as Australia (74.8%), Indonesia (12.8%), and Canada (4.1%), making them less susceptible price fluctuations stemming from the Iran war.

Japan gets around 30% each of its total power generation from LNG and coal, with oil making up just under 10%. Thus, thermal power plants account for 70% of the total. Ninety percent of its crude oil and 10% of its LNG is imported from the Middle East.

NikkeiAsia · 2026-02-18T06:29:16+00:00

Hello r/worldnews. I'm Nagisa from the audience engagement team at Nikkei Asia. I’m sharing an excerpt from the above story for anyone interested in this community. Thank you.

MANILA -- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her intention to run for the presidency in 2028, complicating her public feud with the family of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Clad in black, the eldest daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte made her declaration on Wednesday morning, saying she "cannot kneel before each and every Filipino to beg for forgiveness."

"Instead, I offer my life, my strength, and my future in the service of our nation," she said in a prepared statement.

The announcement, in which she strongly criticized Marcos, comes relatively early in the election cycle, as the current administration has more than two years left in office. In July 2024, Sara Duterte resigned from the cabinet and left the education department, citing "differences" with her one-time ally.

"Politicians often avoid revealing their plans in advance so as not to become a target for attack. But this administration has long since ruined my name," she said in Filipino, accusing the Marcos administration of using its machinery to "attack her" public image.

Experts have long forecast that Duterte would seek the presidency, especially as Philippine presidents are limited to a single six-year term in office.

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