Japan's immigration authorities plan to use social media analysis to identify visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers amid labor shortages. This initiative aims to reduce the number of those overstaying their visas.

Japan’s immigration authorities plan to crack down on visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by monitoring social media and other platforms for information or leads. The initiative is part of the country’s efforts to reduce the number of overstayers at a time when Japan is taking in more foreign workers due to labour shortages. As early as next year, the Immigration Services Agency plans to use analytical tools to identify online information related to illegal work, including solicitations...