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| Total population | |
| 3,504 [1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Okinawa | |
| Languages | |
| Spanish, Japanese | |
| Religion | |
| Catholicism, Shintoism, Buddhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Mexican Americans, Mexicans in the Philippines |
Mexicans in Japan consist of Mexican migrants that have come to Japan, as well as their descendants. In December 2023, there were 3,504 Mexicans living in Japan. [2]
At the beginning of the 20th century there were large Japanese and Mexican communities in Los Angeles and other parts of California where their encounters began. There were also marriages between Japanese and Mexicans, and some had left California for Japan at the time of World War II. The first larger Mexican migration to Japan began in the 1970s when there was large migration from the United States to Japan. Many Mexicans who lived in the U.S. chose to move to Japan. [3]
Since the 21st century, Mexican culture gained larger popularity in Japan and there are increasing numbers of Mexican restaurants in Japan, which mostly serve burritos and tacos. [4] Many Mexican festivals including the Day of the Dead were held in Japan organised by Mexican communities. Mexicans are also the largest Latin American community excluding the population with Japanese ancestries and the fourth largest Spanish-speaking community after Peru, Bolivia and Spain. The Mexican population in Japan is currently increasing due to the better visa policy and direct flight connections between Tokyo and Mexico City. There were also a few Mexican individuals with American citizenship, who work for the USFJ.
The demographics of Japan include birth and death rates, age distribution, population density, ethnicity, education level, healthcare system of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations, and other aspects regarding the Japanese population. According to the United Nations, the population of Japan was roughly 126.4 million people, and peaked at 128.5 million people in 2010. It is the 6th-most populous country in Asia, and the 11th-most populous country in the world.
Chuka-kei people, or Chinese people in Japan include any Japanese individuals self-identifying as ethnic Chinese or Chinese permanent residents of Japan living in Japan. People aged 22 or older cannot possess dual-citizenship in Japan, so Chinese possessing Japanese citizenship typically no longer possess Chinese citizenship. The term "Chinese people" typically refers to the Han Chinese, the main ethnic group living in China (PRC), Taiwan (ROC) and Singapore. Officially, China (PRC) is home to 55 additional ethnic minorities, including people such as Tibetans, though these people might not self-identify as Chinese. Han Chinese people have had a long history in Japan as a minority.
Turks in Japan are Turks living in Japan. Historically, the term has included Turkic émigrés and immigrants from former Russian Empire, most of whom later acquired Turkish citizenship.
Iranians in Japan are a minority group, with official statistics recording about 5,000 Iranian migrants in the country. Part of the Iranian diaspora, most live in the Greater Tokyo Area.
Emigration from Colombia is a migratory phenomenon that started in the early 20th century.
Vietnamese people in Japan form Japan's second-largest community of foreign residents ahead of Koreans in Japan and behind Chinese in Japan, according to the statistics of the Ministry of Justice. In June 2024, there were 600,348 legally resident. Whereas, in 2007, there were only about 35,000 Vietnamese legally living in Japan. At that time, the majority of Vietnamese legal residents lived in the Kantō region and Keihanshin area.
Americans in Japan are citizens of the United States residing in Japan. As of December 2023, there were 63,408 American citizens registered as foreign residents of Japan, forming 2.0% of the total population of registered aliens, according to statistics from Japan's Ministry of Justice. This made Americans the ninth-largest group of foreign residents in Japan, having been surpassed in number by Vietnamese residents, Nepalese residents, Indonesian residents, and Burmese residents since 2011.
Pakistanis in Japan form the country's third-largest community of immigrants from a Muslim-majority country, trailing only the Indonesian community and Bangladeshi community. As of December 2023, official statistics showed 25,334 registered foreigners of Pakistani origin living in the country. There were a further estimated 3,414 illegal immigrants from Pakistan in Japan as of 2000. The average increase in the Pakistani population is about 2-3 persons per day.
Japan–Nepal relations are bilateral relations between Japan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 28 September 1956. Japan has an embassy in Kathmandu, and Nepal has an embassy in Tokyo.
Indians in Japan consist of those with Japanese citizenship and those with foreign citizenship.
There are in December 2023 49,114 Peruvians in Japan. The majority of them are descendants of earlier Japanese immigrants to Peru who have repatriated to Japan.
Nepalis in Japan consist of migrants from Nepal to Japan, including temporary expatriates and permanent residents, as well as their locally born descendants. As of June 2024, there are about 206,898 Nepalis living in Japan, which makes them the largest South Asian community in the country.
There is a small community of French people in Japan, consisting largely of expatriate professionals from France and their families.
Among the several native ethnic groups of Japan, the predominant group are the Yamato Japanese, who trace their origins back to the Yayoi period and have held political dominance since the Asuka period. Other historical ethnic groups have included the Ainu, the Ryukyuan people, the Emishi, and the Hayato; some of whom were dispersed or absorbed by other groups. Ethnic groups that inhabited the Japanese islands during prehistory include the Jomon people and lesser-known Paleolithic groups. In more recent history, a number of immigrants from other countries have made their home in Japan. According to census statistics in 2018, 97.8% of the population of Japan are Japanese, with the remainder being foreign nationals residing in Japan. The number of foreign workers has been increasing dramatically in recent years, due to the aging population and the lack of labor force. A news article in 2018 states that approximately 1 out of 10 young people residing in Tokyo are foreign nationals.
Britons in Japan make up the 19th largest foreign resident communities in Japan. The United Kingdom is the third largest source of foreign residents outside Asia, following Brazil and the United States.
Ghanaians in Japan are Japanese people of full or partial Ghanaian ancestry or Ghanaians who became naturalized citizens of Japan.
Arabs in Japan consist of Arab migrants that come to Japan, as well as their descendants. In December 2016, there were 6,037 Arabs living in Japan.
Uzbeks in Japan consist of ethnic Uzbek people that were born in or have immigrated to Japan. As of December 2023, there were 6,591 Uzbeks living in Japan.
Italians in Japan consists of Italian migrants that come to Japan, as well as the descendants. In December 2023, there were 5,243 Italians living in Japan.
Swedes in Japan (在日スウェーデン人) consists of Swedish migrants that come to Japan, as well as the descendants. In December 2023, there were 1,871 Swedes living in Japan.
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