Japan will rely on immigration to sustain its future workforce, and fears that foreigners freeload pensions or health care are unfounded; an expert argues the current system is not easily abused and that foreigners can help maintain and even improve social security. The article also discusses Asia's growth and how it shapes Japan's immigration policy, noting that many young Asians see Japan as an attainable destination where educated youth still struggle to find suitable jobs, a trend also seen in Korea as rising university enrollment coincides with limited domestic opportunities and increasing migration to Japan in the 2010s.