Japan’s ‘foreigner problem’: Kimi Onoda and the politics of coexistence скачать в хорошем качестве

Japan’s ‘foreigner problem’: Kimi Onoda and the politics of coexistence

When Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, one cabinet pick stood out. Kimi Onoda was appointed minister for economic security and the “Cool Japan” strategy — but also given a new title: Minister for Promoting an Orderly Coexistent Society with Foreigners. It’s a phrase that says a lot about how Japan sees outsiders. In this week’s Japan Today Spotlight, we look at how anti-foreigner sentiment is gaining political traction, why “coexistence” has become such a loaded word and what that means for Japan’s future. --------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Japan's first female prime minister 01:36 Blame the foreigners 03:48 The coexistence policy 04:33 Kimi Onoda’s appointment 05:51 Anti-foreigner rhetoric in Japan 06:30 Japanese labor needs foreigners 07:57 Fear of foreigners and the facts 09:30 Cultural misunderstandings 11:08 Sanseito's argument 12:32 Outro: The choice ahead --------------------------------------------------- 🗨️ Do you think Japan’s “foreigner problem” is really about policy or fear? Tell us in the comments.👇 ➡️ Prefer to read or comment on the story? Check it out on Japan Today: https://japantoday.com/category/spotl... 🔗 Related coverage on Japan Today: 📌 Takaichi pledges to deal firmly with foreigners who violate the rules; specifics unclear https://japantoday.com/category/polit... 📌 Takaichi creates new cabinet portfolio for 'coexistent society' with foreigners https://japantoday.com/category/polit... 📌 'False claim spreads of Japan 'mass deportations' ministry https://japantoday.com/category/natio... 📌 Like it or not, the 'immigrants next door' are coming to Japan https://japantoday.com/category/featu... 📌 Blame The Gaijin: Are Foreigners Ruining Japan? https://blog.gaijinpot.com/blame-the-... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update on Japan’s biggest news stories. Follow Japan Today for more: 🌏 Website: https://japantoday.com 📸 Instagram: @japantodaynews 📘 Facebook: Japan Today 🐤 Twitter/X: @JapanToday