The number of Taiwanese residents in Kumamoto Prefecture has more than tripled in six months, reaching 1,549 by the end of 2023, driven by the influx of TSMC employees. Kumamoto Prefecture reported a record 25,589 foreign residents at the end of 2023, a 23.9% increase from the previous year. The prefecture is working to enhance support for foreign residents and integrate them into local communities. Source: RKK
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