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Think tank urges Japan to be more open to expat workers

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Job opportunities for expats could open up in Japan if the country relaxed its traditionally restrictive immigration system, according to a report from a leading international think tank.

A skills shortage means that Japan would benefit from skilled immigration but needs to have a more open system, says the Japan Forum on International Relations (JFIR).

JFIR proposes that Japan implement social integration policies alongside the skills based immigration system to avoid tensions related to immigration that occurs in certain countries in Europe.

Such a move would also help to re-energize the Japanese economy and is needed if Japan wants to survive in a globalized world. Read more

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