Indian Restaurant Owner Faces Deportation After Nearly 30 Years in Japan
An Indian restaurant owner who has lived in Japan for nearly three decades has spoken emotionally about the possibility of leaving the country after his application to renew his visa was reportedly rejected.
Manish Kumar, who has spent almost 30 years in Japan, said the decision has left his family facing an uncertain future despite the life they have built in the country.
Kumar has operated an Indian restaurant for the past 18 years, serving customers in his local community while raising his family in Japan.
According to reports, his visa renewal was denied following changes to immigration requirements affecting some foreign business owners, placing his continued stay in the country in doubt.
The prospect of leaving has been particularly difficult for his children, who were born and raised in Japan and consider it their only home. They speak Japanese and have spent their entire lives in the country.
Speaking about the situation, Kumar became emotional as he reflected on the possibility of returning to India after decades of living and working in Japan.
The case has drawn attention online, with many describing it as a reminder of the challenges long-term foreign residents can face when immigration policies change, even after spending years contributing to their host communities.
Kumar’s future in Japan now depends on the outcome of his immigration case and any available legal or administrative options regarding his residency status.
Indian Restaurant Owner Faces Deportation After Nearly 30 Years in Japan