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Structural economic nationalism and migration in Japan

In: Handbook of Economic Nationalism

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  • Nana Oishi
  • Akira Igarashi

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This study analyses a nexus of nationalism and migration in Japan. Contrary to its national image of being a "closed country," Japan has become much more open to migration than in the past, despite the rise of nationalism. The number of migrants hit a record high in 2019, and while the number slightly declined in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, skilled migration continued to increase. Due to the acceleration of population aging and labor shortage, the government and the public have recognized that the long-term sustainability of the Japanese economy, social security system, and even traditional cultural heritage depends on migrants. By presenting the evidence of positive correlations between nationalism and pro-migrant sentiments in the population-decline areas in Japan, this study puts forward the concept of "structural economic nationalism," highlighting the significance of demographic structure in shaping the form of economic nationalism.

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  • Nana Oishi & Akira Igarashi, 2022. "Structural economic nationalism and migration in Japan," Chapters, in: Andreas Pickel (ed.), Handbook of Economic Nationalism, chapter 20, pages 353-370, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:19365_20
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