
A man orders from a kebab shop in the OkuboShin area, in Tokyo on June 12, 2026, a neighbourhood known for its large immigrant communities, including Korean, Southeast Asian and South Asian residents. Authorities late last year toughened requirements for business manager visas after reports many foreigners -- chiefly Chinese nationals -- were setting up shell companies to move to Japan. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH STORY: Japan-politics-immigration, FOCUS by Kyoko HASEGAWA

