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Japan to conduct full-scale review of technical trainee program

National Jul 29, 2022

Japan to conduct full-scale review of technical trainee program

An increasing number of cases of harassment and abuse of foreign trainees has resulted in mounting criticism at home and abroad.

Japan's textile industry urges firms to pay close attention to human rights in supply chains

Business Jul 29, 2022

Japan's textile industry urges firms to pay close attention to human rights in supply chains

The industry group's guidelines include a checklist for company executives to ensure their supply chains are free of various types of rights abuses, such as forced labor and harassment.

Japan urged to help foreign trainees amid reports of abuse and low pay

National / Social Issues Jul 21, 2022

Japan urged to help foreign trainees amid reports of abuse and low pay

The government-affiliated Organization for Technical Intern Training, which supervises employers hiring foreign interns, has drawn much criticism over its work.

Bento-maker sets example with language lessons for Vietnamese trainees

National | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Jun 6, 2022

Bento-maker sets example with language lessons for Vietnamese trainees

Asahikawa Ekitachiuri Shokai in Hokkaido says the classes make communication and work easier, and that trainees will have more job options after they return to Vietnam.

Government bans technical intern program intermediary after abuse of foreign trainee

National May 31, 2022

Government bans technical intern program intermediary after abuse of foreign trainee

A 41-year-old Vietnamese man sustained serious injuries including a broken rib in repeated assaults by his coworkers at a construction firm.

Japan to end special visas for people stranded in country due to COVID

National May 31, 2022

Japan to end special visas for people stranded in country due to COVID

by Kanako Takahara

The temporary measure has granted six-month “designated activities” residence statuses to foreign students and trainees stuck in Japan due to border controls in their home country.

In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth

National Apr 1, 2022

In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth

The case highlights the difficulties trainees face in having children in Japan.

Japan's eased border restrictions offer hope for struggling business sectors

Business Mar 1, 2022

Japan's eased border restrictions offer hope for struggling business sectors

by Kazuaki Nagata

From major tech companies to elderly care facilities, Japanese businesses have had to battle through the pandemic without the foreign staffers they need.

Government bans firm from accepting foreign trainees after assault case

National Feb 18, 2022

Government bans firm from accepting foreign trainees after assault case

The victim of the sustained assault is demanding an apology as well as compensation from the construction company and the intermediate body which introduced the him to the company.

Japan set to gather foreign worker data for better support

Business Feb 12, 2022

Japan set to gather foreign worker data for better support

Japan plans to launch a new survey in fiscal 2023 to collect data on foreign workers, such as their income and types of employment, to better accommodate their needs.

Japan’s biggest airline calls for border controls to be eased

Business Feb 11, 2022

Japan’s biggest airline calls for border controls to be eased

by Shiho Takezawa and Tsuyoshi Inajima

The strictest among the G7, Japan’s border controls have attracted criticism as the country slammed its door shut to foreign visitors and students.

Hokkaido towns seek coexistence with foreign workers

National | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Jan 31, 2022

Hokkaido towns seek coexistence with foreign workers

Municipalities are coming up with ideas to welcome newcomers as members of communities while also trying to stop young people from leaving their hometowns.

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