Japan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers

Japan's Immigration Services Agency intends to monitor social media and other online platforms to identify visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers. This initiative, set to begin as early as next year, aims to reduce the number of individuals overstaying their visas. The agency plans to utilize analytical tools to detect online information related to illegal work, including solicitations, and will establish a dedicated unit for cyber patrols. This crackdown occurs as Japan increases its intake of foreign workers to address labor shortages.