根據日本出入國在留管理廳最新公佈的統計數據，截至2025年6月底，在日外國人總數已達到3,956,619人，比去年底增加近19萬人，再次刷新歷史紀錄。其中，中國大陸公民首次突破90萬人，成為日本規模最大的外國人群體。這一數字專指仍持中國大陸護照、以外國人身份合法居住在日本的人士，他們的身份涵蓋留學生、上班族、企業經營者，以及持有「永住者」資格的長期居民。

值得注意的是，日本官方統計將港澳台地區居民單列，因此港澳台的居民數並未計入中國大陸公民統計。如果將台灣約6萬人、香港與澳門約2萬人納入統計，以文化圈來看，「華人」在日本的人數早已接近百萬。這意味著日本的華人社群不僅數量龐大，也在社會各領域中扮演越來越重要的角色，從教育、經濟到社區生活，均展現出廣泛的影響力。

整體來看，外國人在日人口持續增加，尤其是中國大陸公民的增長速度，反映出中日之間在教育、就業及商業領域的深度交流。這不僅是人口統計數據的變化，更折射出全球化背景下中日社會、經濟與文化交融的趨勢。日本作為亞洲經濟強國，其社會包容性與就業機會吸引大量中國居民前往定居與發展，也促使當地華人社群逐漸形成規模化與制度化的社區結構，為中日文化互動提供了堅實基礎。

According to the latest data released by Japan’s Immigration Services Agency, as of the end of June 2025, the total number of foreign residents in Japan reached 3,956,619, an increase of nearly 190,000 compared to the end of last year, setting a new historical record. Among them, mainland Chinese citizens exceeded 900,000 for the first time, becoming the largest foreign group in the country. This figure specifically refers to individuals holding mainland Chinese passports who reside in Japan legally as foreigners, including students, employees, business owners, and long-term residents with permanent resident status.

It is important to note that residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are counted separately in official Japanese statistics. If one includes approximately 60,000 Taiwanese and roughly 20,000 Hong Kong and Macau residents, the total number of ethnic Chinese in Japan already approaches one million. This indicates that the Chinese community in Japan is not only large in number but also increasingly influential across various sectors, including education, business, and local communities.

The steady growth of foreign residents, particularly from mainland China, reflects the deepening educational, economic, and cultural exchanges between China and Japan. Beyond simple demographics, this trend highlights the integration and interconnectedness of Chinese residents within Japanese society in the context of globalization. Japan’s strong economy, social inclusiveness, and employment opportunities continue to attract Chinese nationals to live, study, and work in the country, leading to the development of organized and sizable Chinese communities that contribute significantly to cultural exchange and social cohesion between the two nations.