As of early November, foreign workers reached about 2.3 million, a record high, as the government expanded intake. The ruling party warned that some foreigners have caused disturbances and crimes, fueling public anxiety. The plan to widen the training-and-employment system and, by 2027, end the Technical Intern Training program, then move toward Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 with potential for family accompaniment and permanent residency, is viewed as de facto immigration. With Japan's birthrate below 700,000 and an aging population, the policy aims to curb decline, while Western countries tighten immigration policies. The budget and rollout for an orderly coexistence framework remain unrevealed.