Japan on Tuesday set up an administrative body aimed at easing citizens’ concerns over the rapid rise in the number of foreigners in recent years, as policies concerning non-Japanese residents emerge as a key issue in Sunday’s national election.
The body would serve as a cross-agency “control tower” to respond to issues such as crime and over-tourism involving foreigners, the government said.
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreign nationals
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