JapanInfo e-Newsletter – January 2009
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The January 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available. JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.
Highlights include:
Statistical Overview on Americans and Foreigners Living In Japan
According to recent statistics from the Ministry of Justice, there are over two million foreigners living in Japan, or 1.69% of the total population (approximately 130 million). Compared to ten years ago, the number of foreign residents increased 45.2%, while the total population of Japan (including foreign residents) showed only a 1.3% increase. 
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Happy New Year! I hope that 2009 will be a good one for us all.
The start of the New Year is the perfect time to take stock of the past and reassess the future. Since I took office, I have put my energy into changing the mindset of our staff, and providing better service,… With an ear for our visitors’ suggestions, all of us at the Consulate are determined to continue our efforts, so that the Consulate is even more accessible to everyone.
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