The number of foreign residents in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa status, meant to fill severe labor shortages in certain sectors, reached a record high as of the end of June. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/30/japan/japan-skilled-foreign-workers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #foreignworkers #immigration #visas #justiceministry #immigrationservicesagency
