Implementing a “Japanese First” policy would lead to the collapse of the Japanese economy- The harsh reality of a labor market that cannot function without 2.3 million foreign workers

Some interesting commentary here. The author says the Technical Training Visa is indeed exploitative, but explains what would happen if workers using it had more freedom of movement to leave the rural areas they are assigned to and go to the cities-

>When reporting on technical intern trainees in rural areas, I often encounter isolated fishing villages and mountainous areas, places where it seems difficult to attract workers other than local residents. However, the produce grown there is often the cabbage and cucumbers sold in supermarkets, or the “regional specialties” of oysters and mandarin oranges. If full employment and residential mobility were guaranteed for technical intern trainees, many of them would not work in these areas. As a result, many businesses would go bankrupt or end up relying on high salaries to retain workers.

Many examples of this. He lays out the choice-

>The Technical Intern Training Program, in effect, supports Japan’s prices and people’s livelihoods by suppressing the freedom of occupational choice and residence—basic human rights—of unskilled foreign workers. Realistically, it’s unlikely many Japanese citizens would accept higher prices for the sake of the human rights of foreign workers they don’t even know. It’s even possible to argue that the technical intern training issue, including some crimes committed by foreigners, is essentially an unavoidable cost for Japanese people to maintain their current standard of living. It’s extremely difficult to come up with a solution that fully satisfies the Japanese people in all aspects of public safety, human rights protection, and national economic stability (price). Which areas should we prioritize in designing policies and society? A vision is needed.

At some point you’re going to have to pick either the economy or Japan. If there’s no more Japanese people left is it still Japan?

Bingo

This is a Bunshun article so it’s basically rage bait fear mongering, but I’ll bite.

I really don’t think these two things need to be mutually exclusive. It CAN be “Japan First” AND a successful immigration plan. There just needs to be a proper framework in place, which is something that’s being worked on right now. At the moment there’s really no proper way to reward those who deserve rewards nor punish those who deserve punishment

Let this idiot do it, folks this is all coordinated it’s the rise of these fascist groups around the globe who have convinced people that separation and national UBER pride is what wins the day. These folks are going back to that 1920’s playbook. Get these fools out of office asap or we will see another world war

Why should a “Country First” policy exist at all? While governments have responsibilities to their citizens, policies built on national exclusion ignore our shared humanity and often justify unequal treatment based solely on birthplace a criterion that has no moral relevance. Prioritizing citizens doesn’t require denying the dignity or rights of others.