Japan’s Rising Non-Regular Work and Cost-of-Living Pressures Spark Concern

Japan’s non-regular workforce reportedly grew from 15% in 1984, or about 6.04 million people, to 36% in 2025, or about 21.28 million people. The figures have raised concerns about insecure work and the growing pressure on low-income households. The post argues that many residents are struggling with higher living costs and depend on discounted supermarket food. It also questions government spending on childbirth support and immigration-related programmes. Japan is facing a weaker yen, persistent inflation and higher import costs, including energy prices. However, claims that these policies amount to ethnic cleansing are inflammatory and are not supported by evidence presented here.

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