Dear colleagues,

The Waseda Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, the Contemporary Japan Study Group and the Institute of Asian Migrations are proud to invite you to a *Book talk event with Michael Strausz (Texas Christian University), on May 19th, 2021. *

Summary of the presentation:

Why has Japan's immigration policy remained so restrictive, especially in light of economic, demographic, and international political forces that are pushing Japan to admit moreimmigrants? Michael Strausz will answer this question by drawing on insights from nearly two years of intensive field research in Japan. In addition to answering this question by outlining the central argument of his 2019 book, /Help (Not) Wanted: Immigration Politics in Japan/, this presentation provides context to recent developments in Japanese immigration policy - particularly the December 2018 creation of new "Specified Skills Visas," the role of immigration in the 2019 House of Councilors election, and the immigration policy response to the COVID pandemic.

Please consult our website <https://www.waseda-iam.org/michael-strausz-help-not-wanted> for more information and register here <https://forms.gle/GUcaTHUmDJvgPgaA9> to receive the Zoom link prior to the event.

We look forward to seeing you online.

Best regards,
The Institute of Asian Migrations, Waseda University