Exodus of Business Managers: Nearly 1,000 Leave Japan in 2026
By Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
In a significant trend, almost 1,000 foreign business manager visa holders exited Japan in the first half of 2026, driven by newly enforced visa regulations. This figure, reported by the Immigration Services Agency, represents a staggering fourfold increase compared to the same timeframe last year.
Specifically, 953 visa holders departed between January and June without completing necessary reentry procedures, indicating a permanent exit for most.
Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
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