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Japan Proposes Aviation Sector Inclusion In Employment Programme For Skilled Migrant Workers 

Japan Proposes Aviation Sector Inclusion In Employment Programme For Skilled Migrant Workers 

Japan has suggested that its new program to employ foreign workers include airport ground handling as the country seeks more labour for an aviation industry facing constant staffing pressures. The proposal would allow overseas workers

Japan Salary Deduction Rules: Ramen Shop Ordered to Pay Myanmar Worker After First Paycheck Was Wiped Out 

Japan Salary Deduction Rules: Ramen Shop Ordered to Pay Myanmar Worker After First Paycheck Was Wiped Out 

The regulations governing salary deductions in Japan state that employers are not allowed to deduct housing deposits or start-up costs without obtaining the consent of the employee. This was proved in a Japanese court case

FamilyMart Jobs in Japan: Can Foreign Workers Now Wear Hijabs and Choose Their Hair Color? 

FamilyMart Jobs in Japan: Can Foreign Workers Now Wear Hijabs and Choose Their Hair Color? 

Yes — and it's more of a big deal than it sounds. FamilyMart jobs in Japan just got a lot more accessible for foreign workers. The convenience store giant is implementing new grooming and dress

Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Foreign Workers Face 12x Higher Permanent Residency Cost 

Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Foreign Workers Face 12x Higher Permanent Residency Cost 

The Japan visa fee hike in 2026 has been officially confirmed by the Japanese government with a cabinet decision on August 25 and will come into effect on October 1st, 2026. The big number that

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Why Foreign Workers May Need More Than 10 Years of Patience 

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Why Foreign Workers May Need More Than 10 Years of Patience 

The permanent residency route in Japan is becoming tougher — and the new requirements come like the goalposts for thousands of foreign workers in the midst of their journey. In April 2027, Japan Permanent Residency

Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

In a poll of Japan taken last year, 58.2% of people opposed extending the foreign worker program, compared with 71.8% two years ago—a drop for the first time in recent years. The trend is also

Japan New Foreign Worker Rules: Can You Switch Jobs, Stay Longer and Build a Better Career? Here’s What Changes in 2027 

Japan New Foreign Worker Rules: Can You Switch Jobs, Stay Longer and Build a Better Career? Here’s What Changes in 2027 

Japan's New Foreign Worker Rules will take effect in April 2027 and will abolish the long-abused Technical Intern Training Program in favour of a new program called "Employment for Skill Development.” The reforms introduce greater