TOKYO -- Japan is seeing an increase in long-term foreign residents as a persistent labor shortage makes companies more willing to take on international students and job seekers to fill empty positions.
Japan immigration
Home sweet home: More foreigners settling in Japan long term
Over 40% have stayed for at least 3 years as students find jobs
More foreign students are choosing to stay in Japan after graduation. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
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