Japan accepted just three refugees in the first half of 2017 despite receiving a record 8,561 fresh asylum applications, the government said, highlighting the nation's reluctance to accept foreigners.
Only four refugees were accepted in the first half of 2016, when fresh asylum applications totaled 5,011, the Justice Ministry said.
The Human Rights Watch has described Japan's record on asylum seekers as "abysmal".
Japan has remained unwelcoming, even though its shrinking, aging population is a key reason behind the economy's slow growth.
Only four refugees were accepted in the first half of 2016, when fresh asylum applications totaled 5,011, the Justice Ministry said.
The Human Rights Watch has described Japan's record on asylum seekers as "abysmal".
Japan has remained unwelcoming, even though its shrinking, aging population is a key reason behind the economy's slow growth.
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