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Number of foreign trainees in Japan falls for first time amid pandemic

National Jan 28, 2022

Number of foreign trainees in Japan falls for first time amid pandemic

Despite the drop, Japan's demand for foreign workers has been growing due to a labor shortage caused by the nation's rapidly aging population.

Firm warned to ensure foreign trainees' rights not violated

National Jan 25, 2022

Firm warned to ensure foreign trainees' rights not violated

The warning comes following an incident in which a Vietnamese man allegedly suffered serious injuries at the hands of Japanese co-workers for about two years.

Omicron offers stark reminder of human cost of Japan's border controls

National | FOCUS Dec 28, 2021

Omicron offers stark reminder of human cost of Japan's border controls

by Ryusei Takahashi

The administration’s response to the new variant has again shone a light on the impact of tough countermeasures, and demonstrated the country’s continued willingness to pay the price.

Media divided over impact of immigration law revisions

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 11, 2021

Media divided over impact of immigration law revisions

by Philip Brasor

The business community wants the government to allow them to hire more foreign workers, but some members of the public are anxious about allowing more foreign people to live in Japan.

Dyson splits with Malaysia supplier, stoking concern over migrant worker treatment

Asia Pacific Dec 6, 2021

Dyson splits with Malaysia supplier, stoking concern over migrant worker treatment

by A. Ananthalakshmi and Liz Lee

Revealing what working conditions were truly like was meant to lead to some improvements, but now with Dyson's decision, employees fear losing their livelihoods.

Japan's human rights czar will urge firms to address human rights issues

National Nov 19, 2021

Japan's human rights czar will urge firms to address human rights issues

Gen Nakatani acknowledged concerns related to China and elsewhere, and said Japan will back international efforts on the issue together with like-minded countries.

Japan to increase daily cap on arriving passengers from 3,500 to 5,000

National Nov 18, 2021

Japan to increase daily cap on arriving passengers from 3,500 to 5,000

The government has been setting the daily number of people who can enter the country at 3,500, notifying airlines of the number of passengers allowed on their planes bound for Japan.

In major shift, Japan looks to allow more foreign workers to stay indefinitely

National Nov 18, 2021

In major shift, Japan looks to allow more foreign workers to stay indefinitely

Under the change, "specified skilled workers" in 14 sectors, such as farming and construction, would be allowed to renew their visas indefinitely and bring their families with them.

Business | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Nov 15, 2021

Businesses fight for workers ahead of tourism recovery in Hokkaido’s Niseko

When the pandemic caused massive layoffs, many people left. With the possibility of travel restarting, employers hope they return.

Foreign nationals in Japan urge its citizens to vote

National / Politics Nov 3, 2021

Foreign nationals in Japan urge its citizens to vote

Voter turnout for single-seat constituencies in the election for the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Japan's parliament, stood as low as 55.93%.

Uber Eats Japan halts hiring of foreign students for food delivery

National Sep 2, 2021

Uber Eats Japan halts hiring of foreign students for food delivery

The firm said checking foreign students' visa status every half year in person and confirming their attendance at schools "requires a lot of human resources."

Japanese firms worry about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows

Business Aug 1, 2021

Japanese firms worry about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows

by Yuka Nakao

Many of the more than 400 Japanese companies with local operations in the country have taken steps such as putting business plans on hold.

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