Comprehensive policy document decided at the Ministerial Conference on Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign Human Resources on July 3, 2025, aimed at realizing a society of coexistence with foreign nationals.
Key Points
1. Basic Concept of Comprehensive Measures
- Realizing a society of coexistence that accepts foreign human resources as members of Japanese society
- Creating environment where foreign nationals can live and work with peace of mind
- Building society where Japanese and foreign nationals can understand each other
- Promoting multicultural coexistence in local communities
2. Priority Policy Areas
- Enhancement of Japanese language education and securing learning opportunities
- Strengthening educational support systems for foreign children and students
- Multilingual support for medical, health, and welfare services
- Improving working environment and promoting proper employment management
- Housing security support and living infrastructure development
3. New Initiatives and Reinforcements
- Multilingualization of administrative services using digital technology
- Nationwide expansion of consultation systems for foreign nationals
- Strengthening support for local governments and horizontal deployment of best practices
- Promoting proper residence management and measures against illegal stays
4. Implementation System and Promotion Measures
- Integrated promotion of policies through strengthened cooperation among related ministries
- Collaboration with local governments, companies, and NPOs
- Continuous improvement of policies through PDCA cycle
- Building mechanisms to reflect foreign nationals' voices in policies
These measures indicate the government's basic policy to respond to the increasing acceptance of foreign human resources and realize a society of coexistence where everyone can live with peace of mind.