Open Up, Japan!
Tim Kelly, Forbes | August 25, 2009
Despite the probable shift of power at the upcoming elections in Japan, “the most uncomfortable issue” of immigration policy is tuned out. ++ The lack of policy and the increasing aging of the population will soon lead to a crash in the Japanese economy. ++ “The signs of decrepitude are numerous” as China takes over as the biggest Asian economy and “an unexpected population drop will mean 10 million fewer Japanese.” ++ A radical reformation of immigration policies is the only solution. ++ Yet, Tokyo’s leading parties remain ignorant.
