Japan accepts 3 refugees out of 8,561 asylum applications
By solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
Philippines
October 4, 2017 3:22am CST
And I’m half and half on this.
Realistically speaking, non-Japanese speaking refugees might find it hard to perform basic functions here and survive. In fact, even foreigners who have been here for a decade and can speak the language still have those issues.
On the other hand, I understand the cautiousness of the government but I think it is ridiculous that only 3 out of the total number of applicants fit the criteria to be recognized as refugees.
Of course these people can go to other more progressive countries which are far better than the isolated island nation of Japan which wants to stay that way. I just hope they find a place where they will be accepted as humans.
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23 responses
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
4 Oct 17
How is it that Italy is the entering place? It's not like it borders on much but water on three sides.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 17
@petatonicsca They come with boats from the northern coasts of Africa and the EU obliges Italy to receive all the refugees who land there. It's a nightmare right now in Italy, they are everywhere, they do not respect women, they steal, they are violent.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
4 Oct 17
You are kind to look at it this way Sherlocked - san.
However, I am inclined to support Japan´s view at this time.
However, I am inclined to support Japan´s view at this time.2 people like this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
5 Oct 17
@sol_cee Yes there are cases, like the one you mentioned, where the person genuinely needs help. Understood. Boko Haram are the evil of the world. So sorry to hear fo this teacher being deported back.
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
4 Oct 17
Yes, I am a bit embarrassed for my country that they don't take much responsibility for refugees, but then again, it is hard for foreigners to fit in. Even seventh-generation Koreans find it hard.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
6 Oct 17
Yes, I think Japan does not welcome or want refugees. While Canada, welcomes many each year. I can meet people from almost every country in the world, right here where I live.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
7 Oct 17
@sol_cee It's a good ting as I am an immigrant myself and appreciate living here. I like the large variety of people we can see and meet and get to know.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Oct 17
There are so many refugees around the world. I hope the situation would change where they do have to flee from their countries.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
4 Oct 17
I think they will always be accepted as huumans. It may hard to cope the situation but at least they are accepted.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
4 Oct 17
@sol_cee they have the trauma experience so it will never be a happy ever, but at least they can feel someone is caring and helping them.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
5 Oct 17
That sounds like a pretty small figure.
Here there is always talk of illegal immigrants...Because borders are porous
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
6 Oct 17
Wow, that's a low number. I see it like you. It may not be the best place if people don't know the language which I hear is hard to learn. But 3 out of over 8,000 still seems low.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 17
Can't help wondering how they define "fits the criteria" to be recognized as refugees...
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
5 Oct 17
It is sad but unfortunately countries must take precautions to protect their own citizens. Too many people with evil intentions are sneaking in with the refugees around the world. It makes me sad for the people who actually are in dire need of help, but I don't know what we can do to remedy this situation. 
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Oct 17
same thing here, if you do not speak English it would be hard to find work and live.
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