Compliance Japan to use AI and social media to combat illegal employment Immigration agency plans on strengthening its data analytics capabilities iStock.com/metamorworks Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Thursday 28 May 2026 Japanese immigration officials plan to use AI to analyse social media content for suspected overstayers, amid concerns over high levels of illegally employed foreign nationals. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Employment Law Japan’s Ibaraki launches “bounty” scheme to report undocumented workers Immigration Social media surveillance: security measure or free speech suppressor? Politics Nigeria responds to enhanced US social media vetting with tit-for-tat rules Politics New government body will oversee Japan’s foreign resident integration