Less than half of foreign workers want to remain in Japan's countryside

Challenges emerge ahead of 2027 change letting trainees switch jobs sooner

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Global Power analyzed data from its 42,000 registered users as of May, focusing on their current addresses and desired employment locations. (Global Power)

EUGENE LANG, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Retaining foreign talent in Japan's countryside has emerged as a critical challenge, a survey shows ahead of the 2027 implementation of a new system for training foreign workers.

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