Japan is undergoing significant changes in its societal and economic landscape, marked by a shift towards embracing diversity and inclusivity through an era of mass foreign immigration. This transition is largely driven by the country's demographic challenges, including a declining population and a shortage of labor in key sectors such as the automotive industry. To address these issues, Japan is opening its doors to foreign workers, with a particular focus on students from Asian countries like Vietnam and Nepal, who are being welcomed into technical colleges to train as car mechanics. This move, influenced by the electrification changing the auto repair landscape, is seen as vital for maintaining the global prominence of Japan's auto sector, which is facing a lack of interest from Japanese youths. Additionally, the country is planning to admit 820,000 foreigners in the transportation and logistics sectors, easing current regulations to accommodate the demographic needs. The importance of immigration is also being highlighted in various aspects of Japanese society, including the workforce of convenience stores, notably 7-Eleven, reflecting a broader call for reforms in Japan's refugee and immigration system.
Japan is running out of people on sidelines of job market https://t.co/V28u9AxyjD
For a glimpse at Japan’s future, look at its convenience stores. The country’s 7-Eleven shops show the importance of immigration https://t.co/mqp76PrccW 👇
Japan to admit 820,000 foreigners in transportation, logistics sectors; eases current regulations. More immigration benefits likely to be offered as the country faces a demographic cliff... https://t.co/d9qU6t3S6d
Japan To Embark On An Era Of "Mass Foreign Immigration" https://t.co/SnrPq6iQJt
Opinion: Japan must reform its refugee and immigration system to avoid further tragedies https://t.co/vvvHcY7QkQ
Young people from developing countries in Asia are flocking to Japan to enroll in technical colleges for auto mechanics, highlighting the growing role that non-Japanese are playing in the nation's economy as the population declines. https://t.co/S3ZxzPY5Y1 https://t.co/xgRNUeHw9w
Japan’s auto industry opens door to foreign car mechanics 🚗 - labor shortage leads trade schools to welcome Asian students from Vietnam to Nepal - electrification is changing the way of auto repair Via @NikkeiAsia https://t.co/VY4iwky8tX
Students from Vietnam to Nepal are studying to become car mechanics in Japan. But some auto veterans worry how the nation's key sector can maintain its global prominence with Japanese youths showing little interest in the nuts and bolts of the business. https://t.co/yMTNltl7oS
Japan appears to be transitioning from a homogenous society to embrace ‘diversity and inclusivity’ by ushering in “an era of mass foreign immigration.” https://t.co/D4xBJlix8p