What happens if Japan takes in zero immigrants?

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Japan's new immigration law: A significant step by PM Abe

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a massive supermajority in the February 2026 elections by reading the room.

Her winning message?

Revitalize the economy, strengthen national defense, and above all, enforce a hard cap on immigration.

This bears an eerie resemblance to "Sakoku 2.0", a term popularized during the Covid-19 pandemic referencing Japan's his…

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