2026年7月10日 EBC Survey on the Business Impact of Japan’s Evolving Policies Affecting Foreign Nationals
In June 2026, the European Business Council in Japan (EBC) conducted a survey to assess
how recent Japanese policy developments affecting foreign nationals are perceived by
European companies operating in Japan. The survey sought to evaluate levels of
awareness, identify any current business impacts, understand emerging concerns, and
determine whether there was a role for the EBC to engage with the relevant authorities on
behalf of its members.
A total of 213 responses were received from companies representing a broad range of
sectors. The respondent base consisted primarily of European-headquartered firms with
substantial experience operating in Japan, including a large proportion of companies
employing foreign nationals locally.