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.
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Japan eyes new language test to help foreigners live in country
Effort part of sweeping immigration reforms aimed at attracting talent
Japan hopes to encourage potential workers coming from overseas to improve their Japanese language ability. (Photo by Mayune Hotta)
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