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April 3, 2026Open Access

Dam break in Japan’s immigration policy: the 2018 reform in a long-term perspective

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DCDavid Chiavacci

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This article analyzes the transformative 2018 immigration policy reform in Japan, highlighting its implications for labor markets.

Key Points

  • The analysis aims to explore the shift in Japan's immigration policy from stagnation to reform, focusing on historical debates.
  • Comparative analysis of immigration debates from 1970, 1990, 2005, and late 2010s.
  • Examination of institutional settings and frames influencing immigration policy.
  • Assessment of political figures and their role as policy entrepreneurs.
  • The 2018 reform represents a significant policy change after decades of inaction.
  • Diversity in policy frames led to a historical stalemate on immigration issues.
  • Centralized decision-making under Abe contributed to the successful reform.

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David Chiavacci (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5db15a333a821460b9bchttps://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-433518
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