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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 14 MIN

Japan’s ‘foreigner problem’: Kimi Onoda and the politics of coexistence

from Japan Today Spotlight · host Japan Today

A political storm erupted in Japan after Kimi Onoda used the phrase “foreigner problem,” sparking debate over immigration, integration and what coexistence should look like in a rapidly changing society. This episode breaks down the controversy, the political reaction and what it reveals about Japan’s future.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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