Across Japan, many regional businesses rely on foreign labour to survive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

TOKYO -- In the 1980s and 1990s, many foreign workers came to Japan because the economy was strong and there were not enough Japanese workers. At that time, problems with people staying in Japan ...

Japan's aging workforce, labor shortages, and government policies show how the country has adapted as 30% of its population ...

Japan’s labour shortage has led to increased hiring of workers with disabilities, especially in rural areas and understaffed sectors. While legal reforms and public support services have improved ...