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Many Myanmar technical trainees unable to come to Japan after March quake

Release Date: 2025-05-28
Media: NHK
Summary: Two months after a major earthquake struck central Myanmar, delays in issuing Overseas Worker Identification Cards by Myanmar’s labor ministry—partly due to the disaster—are preventing many from going abroad for work, including to Japan.

Morikubo Natsuki, a legal specialist supporting foreign technical interns in Japan, notes that many Myanmar nationals are seeking work in Japan due to the country’s safety amid Myanmar’s ongoing civil conflict. He highlights their strong Japanese language skills and presence in the nursing sector.

However, staffing agencies and companies are increasingly concerned about the delays, and some have already rescinded job offers. Morikubo urges Japanese firms to be patient and avoid canceling offers, suggesting they monitor the situation and consider temporary alternatives, such as hiring workers from other countries.
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