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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen!

Today we are continuing our series on today's topic.

Today, we would like to know once again what kind of job foreigners have decided to move to Japan for. This is a must-see for those who are looking for a job in Japan in the future,,, please take a look at this information.


The number of foreigners working in Japan is currently 1,724,328.

At a glance, is this a large number? Or is it too few?

The number of foreign workers is increasing as never before due to the labour shortage in Japan and the impact of the newly established special skilled visa system.

In this issue, we investigate the reasons for working in Japan and the ranking of popular occupations from the perspective of foreign workers.

It also explains the dissatisfactions that foreigners have, the current reality and future prospects.

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*The reality of foreigners working in Japan* 
The number of foreigners working in Japan has been increasing in recent years.

First of all, we will tell you about the current situation, including the reasons for this and the specific number of people working in Japan.

*Foreign workers on the rise* 
According to a survey conducted in October 2020, the total number of foreign workers in Japan is 1,724,328.

This is an increase of 65,524 compared to the same period last year, and the number of foreign workers in Japan has never been higher, partly due to the impact of the establishment of the Specified Technical Visa in 2019.

The increase in the number of foreign workers is due to a shortage of labour in Japan and the benefits to businesses.

Due to the shortage of human resources in Japan, the number of foreign recruits continues to increase. Even if they have not yet introduced the system, many companies are considering hiring foreigners due to the globalisation of their business and labour shortages. 

*Why foreigners work in Japan* 
The first reason why foreigners work in Japan is because the economy is larger than in other Asian countries.

Compared to the minimum wage in Japan, which is around $8, it is several times more efficient to work in Japan: $2-2.2 in China, $5.8 in South Korea, $0.7-1.1 in Vietnam, etc.

Some foreigners also come to Japan because they admire Japanese culture and technology.

In any case, many are highly motivated people who ‘have a good reason to leave their own country to work’.

*Feelings and dissatisfaction with Japanese labour* 
While the number of foreign workers working in Japan is increasing, Japan's attractiveness as a country to work in, as seen by foreigners, is 52nd out of 61 countries.

Reasons for this low figure include.

Fewer job offers for foreign personnel 

Low ratio of foreign personnel employed 

High level of Japanese required 

In addition, the following are some of the complaints raised by foreigners who have actually worked in Japan after joining the company.

I don't feel that I will be promoted 

Salary is low and does not increase easily 

I can't get the job I want 

I am not evaluated according to my abilities 

etc...

Did you find any of these issues of concern for yourself?

I think everyone, regardless of nationality, has different requirements, expectations, a sense of self-satisfaction and value.


How did you feel?

We hope it will be a useful reference for many foreigners starting a new business.

We look forward to seeing you again next time, continuing where we left off this time.


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