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Immigration in Japan: So, You Want to Live Here?

公開日: 2025-06-23
メディア: JAPAN Forward
記事要約: This article explores the challenges Japan faces in becoming a more attractive and welcoming destination for foreign workers and immigrants. Despite a few positive examples—like a small construction firm in Hokkaido that supports foreign staff with multilingual resources—such efforts remain rare.

A major obstacle is the language barrier: most jobs and professional certifications in Japan require Japanese proficiency, yet learning the language offers limited use outside the country. This makes Japan less appealing compared to countries where English or alphabet-based languages are used. Moreover, Japan provides few paths for immigrants to leverage their existing careers or qualifications, especially in regulated professions like medicine, education, or beauty services.

On the positive side, Japan offers free compulsory education for children, including those of undocumented migrants, and there's growing support for multiculturalism in schools. However, structural and social issues—limited language support, few workplaces accepting English, and a lack of recognition for foreign credentials—make it hard for immigrants to thrive or feel welcomed long-term.

As the yen weakens and other countries like South Korea gain popularity, Japan risks losing its position as a desirable work destination. Addressing these challenges will require more than immigration reform—it demands deeper social and institutional change, investment, and commitment from both the government and private sector.
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Immigration in Japan: So, You Want to Live Here?(JAPAN Forward)

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