Japan has introduced a new residency program to provide fourth-generation Japanese descendants living overseas with opportunities to live and work in Japan, but many are hoping the government will ease the program's conditions so as to allow family members to accompany them -- something that third-generation descendants are permitted.To qualify for the program, which started July 1, fourth-generation Japanese descendants must be between 18 and 30 years old and have a certain level of Japanese language ability, among other conditions. Applicants who satisfy the requirements may stay in the c…READ FULL ARTICLE