Social Media Under Surveillance: Japan's Visa Crackdown Takes a Digital Turn The Japanese government has launched a new initiative to curb visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by scrutinizing social media platforms.
This shift in strategy reflects the country's growing reliance on technology to address labor shortages and maintain control over its borders.
The Immigration Services Agency plans to use analytical tools to identify online information related to illicit work, such as solicitations in foreign languages.