Over 140 Japan-born foreign minors to get special permission to stay

Japan will grant special permission to stay to certain foreign minors born and raised in the country without residence status, with more than 140 children expected to fall into the category, the justice minister said Friday, adding that the measures are "for this time only."Calls have been growing for support for such children as they have been unable to access adequate medical care due to their non-resident status. Many of them attend Japanese schools and mostly speak Japanese. The justice minister will also consider taking a similar step for their family members.Issuance of special resi…READ FULL ARTICLE