Invisible Neighbors II

This groundbreaking study examines foreign residents' living conditions and social relationships in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, a typical example of a regional city in modern Japan. Based on in-depth quantitative and qualitative research in a socially and culturally cohesive area, it details the current situation, challenges, idiosyncrasies, and commonalities. While many studies of foreign residents have compared some cases in different regions, this volume has a significant advantage over them in terms of comprehensiveness and density. The acceptance and coexistence of foreign residents and workers is essential to the future of Japan. Still, the Japanese government has yet to formulate a clear policy or strategy. Consequently, many difficulties and problems have arisen in various areas of education and employment in local governments and communities. What are the realities of foreign residents' childcare, education, employment, cultural practices, and relationships with local communities and support groups? The latest empirical data sheds light on these issues. This book contains guidelines to address the problems facing local cities today, as well as the knowledge necessary for the survival of local communities in the era of further population decline in the future. This collection is essential to many aspects of area studies, migration studies, and regional sociology.