OSAKA/TOKYO -- Logistics and transportation companies in Japan have begun recruiting foreign nationals as drivers now that their industries qualify for a special employment visa amid a severe labor shortage.
To obtain the "specified skills" qualification in automotive transportation, a candidate must pass an examination on Japanese traffic rules and industry-specific cargo-loading methods. The exam was offered for the first time in December 2024, and more than 200 people have passed.
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