In recent months, the re-detention of undocumented foreign members followed one another. Many families had to spend the seasons without a father…
In the midst of these sad times we received important news on Christmas Eve! An Iranian family under our support was granted Special Permit for Residence! This family has spent the last three to four years without knowing their future, but finally this year they can expect a peaceful New Year☆ We are really happy for them…
Thanks to these fortunate events, APFS staff also feels empowered! We will continue our fight next year!
Happy New Year to All!
About Us
- APFS
- APFS was established in the late 1980's when “newcomers” (the latest wave of immigrants) were making their way to Japan in great numbers. Japan was at the height of an economic bubble. However, it was long before the word “multiculturalism” became widely acknowledged in Japanese society, and foreign residents in Japan often had to face harsh reality of prejudice and oppression at their work place and in their daily lives . Under such circumstances, APFS was formed by Bangladeshi and Japanese members with the aim of creating a flourishing multicultural society in Japan based on a trusting relationship among its members. APFS started its history by fostering friendship between the Bangladeshi and Japanese, but we today have over 3200 members from 13 different countries. Living in Japan as a non-Japanese resident can be quite tough sometimes., particularly if you are a undocumented migrant. APFS provide support to non-Japanese residents through our consultation service that covers various issues such as medical care, visa status and labour problems. We also put a lot of effort into education programs to raise awareness regarding cultural diversity in Japanese society.