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By 2023, Chinese applicants accounted for nearly 30% of over 20,000 annual applications. The visa’s attractiveness was rooted in affordability, social benefits, and the promise of a comfortable life in Japan, including free education, robust healthcare, and property rights. Promoters highlighted the opportunity to acquire Japanese residency, enjoy social security benefits, and raise children in a safe environment—a compelling proposition for those fleeing uncertainty or persecution at home.