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Japan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers

Japan’s immigration authorities plan to crack down on visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by monitoring social media and other platforms for information or leads. The initiative is part of the country’s efforts to reduce the number of overstayers at a time when Japan is taking in more fore...

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CenterJapan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers

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Right / center-rightRubio to Join Foreign Ministers of Japan, Australia and India at Quad Meet in New Delhi

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South China Morning PostNews report · May 24, 6:33 AM

Japan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers

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Japan’s immigration authorities plan to crack down on visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by monitoring social media and other platforms for information or leads. The initiative is...

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Epoch Times WorldNews report · May 24, 12:00 AM

Rubio to Join Foreign Ministers of Japan, Australia and India at Quad Meet in New Delhi

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The grouping first came together after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to coordinate aid.

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May 24, 12:00 AM: Epoch Times World joined the source map.

May 24, 6:33 AM: South China Morning Post joined the source map.

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