Japan's internal affairs ministry urges local governments to join new Furusato resident registration system
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has issued a letter from the Minister to prefectural governors and municipal mayors nationwide. The letter asks them to join and actively use the Furusato Resident Registration System, which is scheduled to start within this fiscal year. The system aims to make relationship population (関係人口) visible to help regions secure local helpers and revitalize communities.
What does it mean?
Japan is preparing to launch a new Furusato resident registration system this fiscal year. The national government wants prefectures, cities, towns, and villages to sign up and use it so that people with ties to a place can be recognized and connected to local life.
Who is affected?
Prefectural governors and municipal mayors across Japan, and people with ongoing ties to rural regions.