With the number of foreign nationals residing in Japan hitting record highs, foreigner associations are calling for recognition of their contributions and for Japan's politicians to steer immigration in the right direction. At a talk event in Tokyo's Shibuya district on April 16, the Japan Association of Foreigners invited discussion from panelists, experts, and audience members, aimed at letting the Japanese public know that foreigners exist, are here to contribute, and need to be recognized. Speaking to Kyodo News Plus on the fringes of the event, association president Oussouby Sacko sa…READ FULL ARTICLE
