Insular Japan Needs, but Resists, Immigration.

Authors :: French, Howard W.
Source :: New York Times. 7/24/2003, Vol. 152 Issue 52554, pA1. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Discusses the role of immigrants in Japan. Concerns about prejudice and discrimination against children; Example of Vietnamese immigrants; Economists and demographers who believe that Japan's success or failure in addressing the concerns of immigrants will go a long way toward determining whether Japan remains an economic powerhouse; Populations in Japan that are aging; Fertility that is dwindling; Decline in the size of the workforce.