# RJTV S03E09: An unwelcome theme in Japanese politics

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Podcast: [RetireJapan TV](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirejapan-tv-5865902)
Published: 2025-08-11T07:29:44+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retirejapan/episodes/RJTV-S03E09-An-unwelcome-theme-in-Japanese-politics-e36mvtq
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RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle._____________________________________For the first time I can remember immigration and foreign residents are a major theme in politics. This is a most unwelcome development. But where has it come from and where might it go?LINKSFact-checking foreigner-related statistics: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250716/k10014864391000.htmlJapan’s Inheritance Tax Grip: https://langleyesquire.com/japan-inheritance-tax-drip/Airlines in Japan to ban storing power banks in overhead lockers: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15884474Fake water filter cartridges on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq7t6F0iZVoBen's iDeCo post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benshearon_this-is-one-reason-everyone-who-can-should-activity-7345618639556853760-sE2u?rcm=ACoAAAFqc0AB2HQwDokMPmPKC-UvEY--2ehY3pMThe Town That Took On The Taxman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipV_GU7YaQgNaturalization channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kikanet

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