Remarriage migration of women in Asia: The case of Japan

This study aims to confirm the diversity of intra-Asian female marriage migrants in Japan with comprehensive statistics. Methodologically, I used quantitative method, collecting appropriate data from local demographic and immigration statistics Japan. Simultaneously, reviewed related empirical studies on various factors affecting migration, including those written language (Japanese). Results indicate that 42.9 per cent were middle-aged women whose marriages Japanese men their second. Beyond a simple development–migration nexus perspective migration Asia, entering for second often aim escape social stigmatization poverty overcome difficulties marrying late or remarrying own countries. A more complex intersectionality gender–class–age should be considered understand migration. The findings have important policy implications both origin destination