The Japanese local government has stirred a reaction among residents upon offering a new policy of monetary rewards for reporting illegal workers. To address undisclosed immigration issues, the initiative seeks voluntary public cooperation to assist local authorities in tracking and controlling the unauthorized workforce. The public's response has been varied with some saying it might encourage over-zealous monitoring, while others deem it an essential step towards stabilizing the local economy.

Japan experiences a lower rate of illegal immigration than many western countries due to its stricter immigration laws, but this still constitutes a socio-economic aspect that requires attention. Illegal workers are mostly thought to depress wages and working conditions for low-skilled workers in Japan. Therefore, this initiative is generally seen as an effort to prevent exploitation and foster harmony in the workforce sector.

In countries like the US or EU, the operation of notifying authorities about illegal workers is generally seen as harsh due to potential racial profiling or xenophobic motivations. However, unlike Japan, these countries tend to have larger populations of undocumented workers, and reactions vary widely among locals.