The Japanese government has decided to accept up to around 1.23 million foreign workers by March 2029 under two programs -- one for skilled workers and the other for trainees. The sector-by-sector ...

Japan expects to take in 820,000 skilled workers from overseas over the coming five years, sharply expanding previous projections to address growing labor shortages, sources said. The figure is more ...

The company also emphasizes motivating foreign workers to enhance their skills and pass the exams for the Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 visa, which permits up to five years of residency. It further ...

Companies in rural areas are struggling to stem the flow of skilled foreign workers to urban centers since a new visa system introduced in 2019 allowed them to switch jobs and work anywhere. These ...