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Yubaru
I am surprised the title of the article didn't read, "Asylum Seekers to Japan Double in Past Year!"
sensei258
Because they figured out it was easier to get a student visa and then skip out on it
TIJ
Why would asylum seekers choose Japan? Almost all would speak/understand zero Japanese, and would be totally unfamiliar with Japanese culture (and, frankly, be uninterested in learning about either).
Goodlucktoyou
Didn’t know the asylum scam. I guess it is much cheaper than the fake student one or the training one. The last too you have pay a lot of money to middle men.
JohnDigsJapan
Maybe they realized it’s an exercise in futility.
oldman_13
Good job Japan.
Sets an example of how you properly control immigration instead of porous borders that destroy a country.
TIJ
@oldman_13
You are correct, sir.
ulysses
The unfortunate truth is that most of the applicants are economic migrants, as the above list clearly shows. The genuine applicants lose out because of such fake applicants.
WA4TKG
Sure; everyone on the planet knows where to go for FREE $$$.
Don't bother with Japan, you don't stand a chance.
Spitfire
Oldman 13,
I agree with your post somewhat.Then I look outside my window and basically everyone I see is over 70 years of age.
buzzyboy
Why would ANY asylum seeker choose a second rate country like Japan, over Finland or Canada?
Shane Sommerville
Come to Australia. You get everything for free.
Open Minded
40 granted asylum. I have been reading this already 20 times to check if my understanding was correct. Must be a typo, I should be reading 4,000, no?
Open Minded
I am shocked by most of the above arrogant comments from lucky people born and living in a safe and wealthy country about other unlucky ones aspiring to a better life. None can save everyone, but please try to keep a minimum decency and respect.