Japan's Foreign Resident Population Hits Record 4.28 Million, 3.4% of Total

Japan's foreign resident population reached a record 4.28 million as of the end of June, accounting for 3.4% of the total population, according to government data released Friday.

The figures indicate that the upward trend in Japan's foreign resident population is continuing, even as the country tightens visa regulations—a move that has weighed on some sectors.

Details on the breakdown by nationality, visa category, and the specific impact of the tightened rules were not fully provided in the initial information.