OSAKA, Jul 18 (News On Japan) –
As candidates within the upcoming House of Councillors election more and more emphasize insurance policies focusing on international nationals, social media has seen a surge in claims—denied by the federal government—that foreigners are unfairly benefiting from Japan’s welfare system.
With voting set for July twentieth, conservative events are making harder restrictions on foreigners a key a part of their marketing campaign platforms, prompting criticism from opposition events.
One broadly circulated publish on social media reads: “The number of Chinese welfare recipients has doubled in five years!” Accompanying messages accuse the federal government of favoring international nationals.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has rejected these claims as misinformation.
Source: KTV NEWS