Municipalities with over 5% foreign residents more than double in Japan

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  The number of Japanese municipalities where foreign nationals make up more than 5% of residents has more than doubled.

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  Internal affairs ministry data show foreign populations increasing in major cities and industrial districts.

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  The data also show increases in rural areas.

Who

Municipalities in Japan with foreign nationals making up more than 5% of residents.

What

Their number has more than doubled.

When

Not stated.

Where

Japan, including major cities, industrial districts and rural areas.

Why

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