People in Japan are showing stronger support for being strict toward foreigners, even when actual problems are rare.

From June 2027 the Japanese government plans to deny changes or renewals of residence status to foreign residents who have failed to pay their national pension or health insurance premiums 💳🚫🇯🇵 According to ministry figures, foreign residents paid only about half of what was due in one year. The new rule will tie visa eligibility to proof of compliance with the welfare systems. If you’re living in Japan long‑term, this highlights the importance of staying current with national insurance and pension payments.