By Aaron Hammond 
Japan made history on October 21, 2025, when Sanae Takaichi became the country’s first female prime minister.
Her appointment attracted global attention, but claims that she immediately created a ministry for mass deportations and declared, “we are sending them all home,” have spread online without reliable evidence. The Japan Fact Check Center and AAP FactCheck both investigated the claims and found that no such ministry had been announced.
Did Sanae Takaichi Create a Mass Deportation Ministry?
No. Japan did not create a dedicated Ministry for Mass Deportations when Takaichi took office. Instead, her government appointed a minister responsible for promoting an orderly and harmonious relationship between Japanese citizens and foreign residents. The role focuses on coordinating policies concerning foreign nationals, not establishing a blanket deportation programme.
However, Takaichi has supported stricter enforcement of Japan’s immigration rules. In her October 2025 policy speech, she said the government would address illegal activities and rule violations by some foreign nationals. She also stressed that Japan should draw a clear line against xenophobia.
What Is Japan’s Actual Deportation Policy?
Japan already has an Immigration Services Agency under the Ministry of Justice. It handles immigration control, residency matters and deportation procedures for people who violate relevant immigration laws. In May 2025, before Takaichi became prime minister, Japan announced a plan to strengthen measures against illegal overstays and other immigration violations.
This timing matters. The government’s existing enforcement plans should not be presented as a new mass deportation ministry created by Takaichi on her first day in office. The widely shared quote about sending everyone home also lacks reliable confirmation as an official statement.
For Ghanaians planning to work, study or travel in Japan, immigration policy remains important. Applicants should check official visa and residency requirements instead of relying on viral social media posts.
Takaichi’s approach to immigration deserves public scrutiny, but accurate reporting must separate confirmed policies from false claims. Japan is tightening some immigration controls, yet the claim that its first female prime minister immediately created a mass deportation ministry is false.
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Source: Ghana News Page