Foreign workers in Japan exceed two million for first time.

Japan's foreign worker population has reached a record high of 2,048,675, surpassing the 2 million mark for the first time, according to government data. This comes as the country grapples with an aging population and labor shortages. The number of workplaces employing foreign nationals increased by 6.7% to 318,775, with Tokyo having the highest number of foreign workers. The manufacturing, service, and retail sectors see the most foreign workers.

January 26, 2024
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