Greetings from the Centre for the Study of Global Japan (CSGJ) at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto! We would like to share and invite you to our upcoming webinar. Please find more information and registration details below. Thank you!

*Date & Time: *Oct 27^th , 7:30-8:30pm (EST) / Oct 28^th , 8:30-9:30am (JST)**

*Title: *"Public Perceptions of Citizenship and Migration in Japan"**

*Speakers:*Yujin Woo, Hitotsubashi University; Phillip Lipscy, University of Toronto

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Is migration a plausible option in combating aging and shrinking populations in countries with a strong emphasis on ethnic homogeneity? What kind of policies would be ideal to realize a multicultural society in such countries? To answer these questions, this presentation explores Japanese people's views on citizenship (their views on naturalization) and migration (factors impacting their views on migrants). Based on several survey experiments, it aims to provide evidence to influence policy discussions in regard to the future direction of these policies under the new Cabinet. Specifically, it aims to highlight limitations with the current one-way assimilationist approaches pursued by the past Cabinets and to suggest a consolidation of social integration policies for both Japanese natives (i.e., recognizing and appreciating cultural diversities) and incoming migrants (i.e., understanding Japanese language and culture).

Thank you!

Best Regards,

Mio

*Mio Otsuka */(She/her)/**
Events and Program Coordinator
Centre for the Study of Global Japan
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy | University of Toronto
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