#labor shortage
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EconomyEN
Japan's Foreign Workforce Hits Record 2.57M: A Labor Market Revolution
Japan's foreign worker population surpasses 2.5 million for the first time, with Vietnamese leading and manufacturing as top sector. What this means for the future of work.
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Seoyeon Park
PoliticsEN
54% of Japanese Mayors Call Foreign Residents Essential for Local Survival in 2026 Survey
A 2026 survey of over 1,400 Japanese mayors reveals that 54% view foreign residents as essential for their communities, primarily to combat labor shortages and population decline.
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HK
Haneul Kim
PoliticsEN
Japan's Tightrope Walk: New Foreign Worker Policy Aims to Balance Labor Needs and Public Anxiety
Japan's government is planning a new foreign worker program to replace its controversial intern system by 2027, considering a cap of 426,000 workers in the first two years to balance labor shortages with public concerns.
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HK
Haneul Kim
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