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Ukrainian refugees arrive at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on April 5. © Reuters

SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer

June 9, 2023 13:11 JST

TOKYO -- A contentious immigration reform bill was passed by Japan's parliament on Friday.

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