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TOKYO --

OSAKA -- The mismanaged medical system at Japan's immigration facilities became a major issue when a Sri Lankan woman died of illness at the Nagoya Re

OSAKA -- Nonfiction writer and Ikuno Ward, Osaka resident Ko Chanyu, 74, is producing a documentary about discrimination against foreign people living

Horrible 'hospitality': Detainees talk about reality of Japan immigration facility in film July 2, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) Foreigners on temporary release hold a press conference with Ian Thomas Ash (far right), director of the film "Ushiku," in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on May 20, 2021. The two have experienced long-term detention at an immigration facility. (Mainichi/Yukinao Kin) TOKYO -- It is still fresh in our minds that in March this year, a Sri Lankan woman who was in detention at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau died without being able to receive the medical treatment she ...

Ex-Japan immigration officer queries 'black box' hiding policy on foreigners' rights (Pt 1) May 10, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) Former immigration officer Yoichi Kinoshita is seen in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on April 12, 2021. (Mainichi/Yukinao Kin) TOKYO -- Debate over a proposed revision of Japan's immigration control law has reached a peak in Diet proceedings. The country's immigration policy has been the target of criticism from both in and outside Japan over issues such as the extremely low refugee status recognition rate of less than 1%, infinite detention periods of foreign nationals served ...