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Japan plans to enable foreign talent and remote workers, known as “digital nomads,” to stay longer in the country under a new visa system in order to boost economic growth and consumption, the government said Friday. Under the envisioned system, foreign digital nomads, who travel while working remotely for companies, will be able to reside in Japan for up to six months by obtaining the designated activities visa, a rise from the current 90 days allowed under the short-term tourist visa, according to the Immigration Services Agency. To be granted the visa, workers will have to meet certain cond…

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