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The Number Of Foreign Laborers In Japan Has Surpassed Two Million For The First Time

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Last year, the number of foreign laborers working in Japan surpassed two million for the first time. Japan is increasingly relying on foreign workers to address the growing labor shortage resulting from declining birth rates and an aging population. According to an announcement by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on the 26th, […]

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Japan Introduces Taxi Driver Examination in 20 Languages to Retain Foreign Talent

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The second-class driver's license examination for taxi and bus drivers in Japan will be conducted in foreign languages. Currently, the second-class driver's license exam in Japan is available only in Japanese, posing a significant barrier for foreign individuals. The National Police Agency of Japan is contemplating translating sample questions into 20 languages, facilitating multilingual testing conducted by regional police departments. The aim is to ensure a diverse pool of foreign talent in the passenger transport sector.

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Relaxing Foreigner Employment Transfer Restrictions, Establishing a New Three-Year Residency System

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he summary of the final draft report prepared by a Japanese government expert panel this autumn has been released. The draft report is examining the current state of the foreign skills internship program. At its core is the abolition of the skills internship program and the establishment of a new system that extends the residency

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