Foreign Workers and Law Enforcement in Japan

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The book explores the perception of foreign workers as threats to law and order in Japan, analyzing how police statistics and media coverage contribute to this narrative. It reveals that the prevailing sentiment towards foreign workers fosters a climate that criminalizes illegal migrants, highlighting the interplay between societal attitudes and the portrayal of crime. Through detailed research, it critiques the implications of these perceptions on the treatment of foreign laborers in Japanese society.