On 29 March, the Japanese cabinet set a record increase for the country until 2028. Meanwhile, the number of foreign residents rises considerably, and now tops three million. Japan also hosts refugees from Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Multiculturalism represents a challenge in a highly traditional society.
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Japan's top court says same-sex partners are eligible for crime victims' benefits as surviving family members, the first such ruling in the country that does not recognize same-sex marriage.
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