Ski resort among Japan towns where one in 10 are foreigners

Influx of overseas workers changes demographics in rural areas

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The Tomamu ski resort, popular among foreigners, relies heavily on foreign workers to operate the facility.

YUI NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's influx of overseas workers is spreading to rural communities across the country, with foreign nationals accounting for at least 10% of the population in 10 municipalities last year, up from just four in 2013, government data shows.

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