Japan immigration

Japan eyes new language test to help foreigners live in country

Effort part of sweeping immigration reforms aimed at attracting talent

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Japan hopes to encourage potential workers coming from overseas to improve their Japanese language ability. (Photo by Mayune Hotta)

RINTO HORIKOSHI, Nikkei staff writer
June 21, 2024 23:14 JST

TOKYO -- Japan outlined plans on Friday to launch a new official Japanese language test for foreigners, part of an overall road map the government is crafting to make it easier for people from overseas to live in the country.

The new test of Japanese language ability could roll out within fiscal 2024. Details about the test remain to be decided.

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