Survey shows rising negative sentiment among Japanese junior high students toward foreign residents
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Norihiro Nihei (University of Tokyo)
Tokyo, Japan
October-November 2025
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A survey of junior high students in Tokyo shows a rise in negative views toward foreign residents. The percentage of students disagreeing with the benefits of foreign residents rose from 22.2% in 2022 to 41.5% in 2025. Experts suggest the trend may be linked to online narratives during the recent election.
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