Japan welcomes foreign tourists while remaining cautious about foreign land ownership and long-term settlement. This episode explores the apparent contradiction between tourism policy and security-oriented regulations. By looking at issues such as overtourism in Kyoto, land purchase restrictions, and foreign labor programs, it shows how economic growth and national security operate on different logics. The key is not choosing between acceptance or rejection, but designing a balanced framework that separates short-term visitors from long-term residents. Many countries already manage this distinction. The real challenge for Japan is building a realistic, calm, and sustainable policy that harmonizes economic benefits with social stability and security concerns.

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