Japan has always been harsh when it comes to dealing with foreigners who overstayed. It is a norm to throw overstayers in jail and deport them. However, a recent case shows that Japan is becoming more flexible in its treatment of overstayers on compassionate ground.
Recently, a foreigner was arrested for overstaying. He is a gay and was sick. He is living with his Japanese partner. This is a serious crime for the overstayer and the one who shelters him. However, the LGBT community in Japan petitioned the immigration authority to let the overstayer free. After much consideration, the overstayer was not charged nor deported. Instead, he was given a visa to live in Japan with his partner. Just for info, Japan does not recognised same sex marriage.
Recently, a foreigner was arrested for overstaying. He is a gay and was sick. He is living with his Japanese partner. This is a serious crime for the overstayer and the one who shelters him. However, the LGBT community in Japan petitioned the immigration authority to let the overstayer free. After much consideration, the overstayer was not charged nor deported. Instead, he was given a visa to live in Japan with his partner. Just for info, Japan does not recognised same sex marriage.
