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URGENT: Foreign Residents of Japan Hit Record-High 4.28 Million as of June: Gov't

Summary by Kyodo News+
The number of foreign residents in Japan rose to a record-high 4.28 million as of the end of June, up 155,000 from the end of last year, the Immigration Services Agency said Friday.

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The number of foreigners living in Japan has reached a record high of approximately 4.28 million. According to the Immigration Services Agency, as of the end of June this year, the number of foreigners living in Japan was 4,281,026, an increase of over 150,000 compared to the previous year, setting a new record high. By country/region, China had the largest number with 941,031, followed by Vietnam and South Korea. Meanwhile, the number of foreig…

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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