Japan just made it a lot easier to move there permanently

The Japanese Ministry of Justice has reportedly made it easier for foreigners to become permanent residents in Japan as the government seeks to attract new talent, keep highly skilled overseas workers and boost productivity. The new rules will become effective as of the end of March 2017 and will allow some foreign workers to apply for permanent residence after as little as one year in Japan, Business Insider reports.
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