an award-winning and one of the leading creative agencies in Hong Kong, since 1998.
📜 The New Hierarchical Structure Created by an Invisible “Immigration Policy” The Japanese government explicitly states that it is “not promoting an immigration policy,” but the current visa system effectively possesses a framework that allows the “relocation of the wealthy.” For instance, Investor/Business Manager visas and Highly Skilled Professional visas allow for relatively easy long-term stays if certain asset or income criteria are met.
■ From “Tourist” to “Resident”
Over the past few years, the profile of foreigners visiting Japan has been gradually shifting. Previously, the mainstream consisted of “short-term tourists” walking the streets with cameras in hand. Recently, however, there is a noticeable movement of people who want to “live long-term” or “have a base” here. The traditional inbound tourism (spending by foreign visitors for sightseeing) has run its course, and we are now entering the next stage: the expansion of “Japan as a lifestyle.” 💬