Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, launched a controversial program Monday to reward people for reporting businesses that hire illegal foreign workers.
On the 11th, Ibaraki Prefecture began operating a reward system for reporting illegal employment of foreign nationals. In conjunction with the start of accepting reports, the prefecture formulated guidelines for whistleblowers. Taking into account concerns raised by citizen groups and others that the system could "promote discrimination and prejudice," the prefecture has created guidelines for those employing illegal workers…