TOKYO -- All five candidates running in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election are to varying degrees calling for stricter policies toward non-citizens as the country, beset by a shrinking population, increases economic reliance on foreign workers and inbound tourists.
Japan leadership race
Japan LDP leadership race highlights policies on foreigners as major issue
All 5 candidates cite need for stricter rules as tourists and workers increase
A technical intern from Myanmar helps an elderly person eat in Kawasaki, Japan, on Feb. 26. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
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