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A Fresh Take on Japan’s Labor Immigration Policy: OECD Report Offers Partial Defense of TITP

Release Date
2025-01-28
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nippon.com
Summary
The OECD released a report titled “Recruiting Immigrant Workers: Japan 2024,” co-authored by the author, which reviews Japan’s labor migration policies. It is the twelfth publication in a series examining labor migration in OECD countries. The report addresses Japan’s immigration policies, emphasizing the demand-driven nature of labor migration and its relatively open approach compared to other countries. It discusses the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), Japan's primary channel for admitting unskilled workers, noting its focus on training, involvement of multiple actors, and the high costs borne by employers.

Despite criticisms, such as high fees and restrictions on mobility, the OECD report suggests that Japan’s TITP shows high compliance rates and acknowledges reforms made since 2017. It also discusses Japan's challenges in facilitating transitions from temporary migrant status to long-term residency, particularly through family reunification and the integration of migrants.

The report advocates for a new model—skills mobility partnerships (SMPs)—which would integrate the TITP and the Specified Skilled Worker Program (SSWP), fostering cooperation between countries and facilitating the portability of skills. The OECD report aims to improve Japan’s migration policies amid its aging population and labor shortages.
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