Symposium: Why Is Germany Accepting Syrian Refugees? Germany’s Experience and the Implications for Japan
In collaboration with the Japan Association for Refugees, JCIE held this symposium on December 5, 2015, at Hosei University. The meeting was convened as part of JCIE’s program on Population Decline and Immigration in Japan.
Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy | Symposium on Accepting Foreigners and Japan’s Future
As part of JCIE’s Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy series, a major symposium was convened to examine the question of “Accepting Foreigners and Japan’s Future—Toward a Basic Law on Foreigners Residing in Japan.” The event drew roughly 200 people from government, business, nonprofit, and research organizations, and the foreign community in Japan.
Welcoming Foreign Workers and Japan’s Future | Fukuoka Symposium
JCIE’s Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy held an outreach symposium in Fukuoka to discuss topics their recommendations and seek input on immigration-related issues in Japan.
Listening to the Views of Migrants—Japanese and Korean Societies Living with Migrants
A diverse group of experts on immigration and representatives from the immigrant communities of both Japan and Korea gathered for this symposium to share the lessons of the Japan–South Korea Immigration Policy Exchange Program, which JCIE has been running since November 2017 with the generous support of the Toyota Foundation.
Migration and Demographic Challenges: New Policy Approaches in Japan and Germany
Japan and Germany face tremendous common challenges stemming from their aging societies. The taboo in Japan surrounding the issue of immigration is starting to dissipate, and this symposium marked the the first time that Japanese parliamentarians from two different parties sat down to openly and positively discuss the need to open the country to immigrants.
Japan–South Korea Immigration Policy Exchange | 2nd Korea Site Visit
A one-week exchange program for a delegation from Japan consisting of immigrants and others with a special focus on national and local government efforts to support immigrant communities in South Korea.
Japan–South Korea Immigration Policy Exchange | 2nd Japan Site Visit
A one-week exchange program for a delegation from South Korea consisting of immigrants and others with a special focus on education for immigrants and attendance at the national forum for Solidarity Network With Migrants Japan
Japan–South Korea Immigration Policy Exchange | 1st Korea Site Visit
A one-week exchange program for a delegation from Japan consisting of immigrants and others to learn about South Korean immigration policy and community services for immigrants.
Japan–South Korea Immigration Policy Exchange | 1st Japan Site Visit
A one-week exchange program for a delegation from South Korea consisting of immigrants and others to learn about Japanese immigrant workers and community services for immigrants and immigrant youth.
US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program | Seminar on Strength in Diversity or Increasing Polarization?
In February 2018 JCIE organized a seminar on “Strength in Diversity or Increasing Polarization? The Challenge of Local Politics in the US,” in which participants shared perspectives on the current political scene in the United States, offering a perspective the media alone cannot convey of the Trump phenomenon and the impact that American diversity is having on politics and vice versa.