Immigration Trends of Foreign Residents
Art
“Art” is a residence status that allows engagement in artistic activities (for example, music, art, literature) that generate income in Japan. The period of stay can be 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, or 3 months.
With the exception of 2020, the total number of artists in residence has been increasing slowly, with the majority from Europe, America, and Asia. Most people from Asia come from South Korea and China. Many residents come from Europe, especially from Russia, France, and Spain. People from Argentina account for most residents from South America, and the number has been increasing since 2014. Mexico, Australia, and Norway have seen slight increases, but few foreign art residents come from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.