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Foreign Nationals’ Participation in Society
Volunteer Activities
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Foreign Nationals’ Participation in Society
After a history of comparative isolation, Japanese society is gradually opening itself up to foreign nationals. Laws, regulations and welfare services ( >> Welfare Services ) that previously excluded foreign nationals are now coming to recognise them as residents of Japan. However, there are still some areas which are still not open to foreign residents.
[Prohibited Activities]
Foreign nationals may not:
○vote or stand for election
○petition the local assembly, request an audit of administrative work
○become civil servants
(There is an increasing number of areas that will employ foreign nationals. From
the 2001 fiscal year onwards, the civil servant recruitment examination conducted
by the Iwate Personal Commission has abolished the restriction on applicants’
nationalities; this amendment has greatly improved the nationality restrictions
on the prefecture’s hiring policies. However, there are still restrictions on
employment of foreigners for jobs that involve the exercise of public authority,
and ones that involved participation in public decision-making. You must be a
Japanese national to become a public schoolteacher or police officer. Please
confirm with Iwate Personnel Commission Office [019-629-6241] for further details.)
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[Limits to Freedoms of Foreign Nationals]
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○employment and business operations
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