'My dream is broken': Japan visa rules push out foreign residents

Japan's tightened visa rules, including a 30 million yen capital requirement for business manager visas, threaten foreign restaurant owners like Nepalese national Budhathoki Samjhana, who fears expulsion despite contributing to Tokyo's immigrant communities. The policy, introduced by the Liberal Democratic Party in late 2025, faces criticism for targeting thriving businesses and families in areas like Okubo, driven by concerns over overtourism and land prices.