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Japan's foreign worker count hits record high
Original: The number of foreign workers in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa has reached a record high of 444,256, acc
Japan's Immigration Services Agency reports that the number of foreign workers in the country under the Specified Skilled Worker visa has reached a record high of 444,256. The program, created in 2019 to address severe labor shortages in sectors like caregiving, construction and agriculture, continues to expand as Japan's population ages and shrinks.
Why now: New official figures showing record numbers of foreign workers fuel debate over Japan's immigration policy amid labor shortages.
JapanImmigration Services AgencySpecified Skilled Worker visa
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