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Japan loses its shine for foreign workers

TOKYO -- With wages across Asia rising, Japan is gradually losing its appeal as a destination for foreign workers.

The number of foreign workers in Japan is on track to top 1 million by the end of this year, but this trend may not last, even if the country adopts a more welcoming immigration policy.

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