Growing Number of Japanese Leaving Country in Response to Criticism

In recent years, a growing number of young people in Japan have been speaking out about the country’s issues and problems. Unfortunately, these voices are often met with criticism from those who think they should just leave the country if they don’t like it. This response has led to an increasing number of wealthy individuals and highly-skilled workers leaving Japan for other countries, where they can earn more money or find better opportunities. The trend is particularly noticeable among Japanese living abroad, even before the COVID-19 pandemic began (which has further exacerbated this trend). The problem is that these departures deprive Japan of valuable resources that could be used to help improve the country. Wealthy individuals could use their financial capital to invest in businesses or fund social projects; highly-skilled workers could use their knowledge and expertise to help develop new technologies or create jobs. But instead, many are choosing to leave because they feel unwelcome or unappreciated in their own country. This exodus of talent is a serious problem for Japan, as it means that fewer people are available to contribute towards making the country better. It also creates a vicious cycle – when talented people leave, there are fewer role models for younger generations to look up to and emulate; without such role models, fewer young people will be motivated to stay in Japan and work towards improving it. The government needs to take steps now if it wants to reverse this worrying trend and ensure that talented individuals remain in the country rather than leaving for greener pastures elsewhere. This could include providing incentives such as tax breaks or grants for those who stay in Japan; creating more job opportunities for skilled workers; and investing more into education so that young people can see a future here at home rather than having to look abroad for success.