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Foreign workers in Japan sent home a record $7 billion last year to support their families, more than double what they sent a decade ago. The milestone reflects Japan's growing reliance on international workers and the deep family bonds that span continents.
When German pharmaceutical giant Bayer needed a new innovation hub in Japan, they skipped Tokyo and picked Kobe instead. Now foreign startups are discovering that Japan's smaller cities offer faster pathways to success than the traditional big-city approach.
Japan is expanding financial support to help municipalities teach foreign residents local customs like trash sorting and neighborhood participation. The move comes as the country reaches a record 4.12 million foreign residents and aims to build harmony through understanding.
Japan's foreign workforce just hit an all-time high of 2.57 million people, nearly triple what it was a decade ago. As the country faces a shrinking population, this growing community is helping fill critical jobs and shape Japan's future.
Japan's foreign resident population hit an all-time high of 4.12 million in 2025, growing nearly 10% in just one year. The milestone reflects the country's evolving openness and the success of programs to create a more welcoming environment for international communities.
A former SpaceX engineer is using Mars rover technology to build robots that help aging Japanese farmers, thanks to a new visa program making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch businesses. The Startup Visa is bringing fresh ideas to Japan's shrinking workforce while solving real problems in industries like agriculture.
While Swiss politicians slash development aid budgets, new surveys reveal the public overwhelmingly supports maintaining or increasing funding to fight global poverty. The data shows Switzerland's humanitarian values remain strong even in uncertain times.
Foreign detentions in Japan dropped 40% over 20 years while the foreign population nearly doubled, new police data shows. The numbers directly challenge social media claims that immigration threatens public safety.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.
The UK government is being urged to protect HIV funding as the world stands at a historic moment: the possibility of ending the AIDS pandemic by 2030. With US aid cuts threatening progress, Britain could step in and claim this incredible win.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
When foreign aid was slashed overnight in 2025, everyday donors stepped up and raised $24 million to fight extreme poverty. Their contributions reached 20 million people worldwide through the most effective charities.
After months of diplomatic pressure, Japan's Foreign Minister announced the successful release of a Japanese citizen held in Iran since 2024. The victory shows how persistent diplomacy can bring people home safely.
An Israeli-American roboticist is revolutionizing Japanese agriculture with Mars rover technology, thanks to a visa program making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch businesses in Japan. The Startup Visa is helping solve labor shortages while injecting fresh innovation into the world's third-largest economy.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate degrees in Tokyo for 143 Ghanaian government officials who are now reshaping their nation's policies. What started as traditional development aid is evolving into something more powerful: an equal partnership between two nations.
Japan is launching a special funding category to help regional businesses transform themselves with artificial intelligence, offering government grants of up to $350,000 per project. The program pairs local bank loans with matching government aid to make cutting-edge AI tools accessible to small community businesses.
Japan and the UN just launched three projects bringing AI-powered healthcare, digital government tools, and conflict resolution to Ghana. The $1.5 million investment targets some of the country's biggest challenges with cutting-edge solutions.
Ancient sumo wrestling is having a modern moment as thousands of international tourists pack tournaments and training sessions across Tokyo. For the second year running, all 90 days of matches sold out.
A new three-year partnership between UNICEF and Japan's aid agency will help transform education for nearly 4.5 million children in Madagascar, where only 23% of kids can read at grade level. The collaboration focuses on teacher training, keeping kids in school, and rebuilding classrooms destroyed by natural disasters.
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