98% of Japan business leaders support accepting more foreign workers: poll

CEOs of 141 top companies look to hire foreigners with eye on diversity, shortages

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Japan's top companies are looking to hire foreigners in highly specialized fields, including engineering. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

YOHEI KAWAI

TOKYO -- Nearly 98% of Japan's business leaders agree with the government's policy to expand acceptance of foreign workers, a Nikkei survey shows, with respondents highlighting how essential these employees are and the importance of helping them integrate into communities.

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