中国人“25万移民日本”的时代，结束了

Core Points - The new regulations for Japan's "Business Management" visa have significantly raised the capital requirement to 30 million yen (approximately 1.4 million RMB), marking the end of the era where 5 million yen (around 250,000 RMB) was sufficient for immigration [5][20][34] - The policy change is expected to impact over 20,000 Chinese families, leading to a potential "return tide" of Chinese immigrants from Japan [6][11][34] - The new requirements include hiring at least one full-time Japanese or permanent resident employee, a Japanese language proficiency of N2 or higher, and specific educational or managerial experience [20][22][34] Group 1: Visa Changes and Impact - The new regulations officially took effect on October 16, 2023, after being announced on October 10 [5][20] - The increase in the capital requirement is seen as a direct closure of the previously accessible immigration pathway for many [6][34] - Many individuals are now reconsidering their plans, with some opting to return to China while others are trying to meet the new requirements [5][34] Group 2: Immigrant Experiences - Many immigrants, such as Ai Wan and Zhao Yue Shan, are facing difficult decisions regarding their future in Japan due to the new regulations [5][9][34] - The experiences of immigrants highlight the challenges of adapting to life in Japan, including language barriers and cultural differences [14][15][34] - The financial burden of maintaining a business under the new regulations is causing stress among current visa holders, with some unable to meet the new employment requirements [22][34] Group 3: Industry Reactions - The immigration consultancy industry is experiencing a shift, with some firms seeing a decrease in clients as potential applicants become more cautious [29][34] - There is a growing sentiment among industry professionals that the new regulations are designed to filter out those who do not meet Japan's expectations for business management [29][34] - The tightening of visa regulations is expected to lead to a significant reduction in the number of individuals holding the Business Management visa, particularly among those who were not genuinely operating businesses [30][34]