🌏 “If it comes to it, I’ll immigrate to Japan” In recent years in Hong Kong, we have started hearing these words spoken like a joke, yet with a somewhat serious undertone. Japan, which was once a “dream destination” for tourism or cultural interests like anime and J-POP, is now being discussed as a “realistic option.” Economic backgrounds, social conditions, and shifting lifestyles are quietly propelling this trend. 📊 According to a 2023 survey (by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council), approximately 43% of Hong Kong residents in their 20s to 40s answered that they are “interested in a long-term stay or relocation to Japan.” This figure proves that it’s not just a joke.

