Japan immigration
Japan to launch new residency status for those fleeing war in December
People who qualify will be able to live and work as long-term residents
Language hurdles and low salaries make other countries more attractive
Hiring timetable, uncertainty of returning to home country contributes to late start
Rate is 5 times more than for local kids, as written entrance tests pose barrier
Recruiter teams with local universities' hospitality programs to train workers
Plan aims to lift post-graduation employment to 60% over a decade
Processing time will be cut to 1 month from 3, starting in autumn
Government eyes 3-year extension as demand for services grows
Ban on job changes forces dissatisfied trainees to find other work illegally
Concert organizers hope for 'revival of music industry' after COVID slump
Children without official residence status had had trouble getting health care
Number of Japanese citizens declines in all regions for the first time
Move motivated by concern over worker shortage
Asian markets in investment spotlight amid ruthless competition at home
Reiwa Rincho says foreigners will play major role, make up 50% of some cities
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Stagnant wages and old culture loom over Kishida's restructured policies
Targeting students from South and Southeast Asia would be more effective
To address labor shortage, work visas can be renewed indefinitely in 12 fields
Change allows deportation of people who repeatedly apply for refugee status
Japan to revamp language education as it relies more on workers from abroad
Private companies will be able to check eligibility, speeding process
New report outlines replacing program that has become a source of cheap labor
Better pay needed to attract foreign workers, economists say
Proposal allows visa renewals for industries beyond construction, nursing
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