Japan has been grappling with its demographic statistics with a sense of urgency, particularly regarding its declining birth rate. In 2023, the country...
They do try immigration, but they focus on young ppl who are useful. They want workers. If I remember correctly have they doubled the immigration since 2000. And since 2018 did they put up a legislation to take in 345 000 more immigrants in 5 years. I think they went for the “slow but steady wins the race” but they seem a bit desperate right now so I wonder if they will open that immigration gate more soon.
If I’m not mistaken, Japan is open to hire skilled workers from abroad. But anecdotally, I heard that the country is having issues filling up “less skilled” workers such as in construction and shopkeepers. Moreover, I think Japan is very stringent with extending visa for most immigrants even for skilled workers.
They do try immigration, but they focus on young ppl who are useful. They want workers. If I remember correctly have they doubled the immigration since 2000. And since 2018 did they put up a legislation to take in 345 000 more immigrants in 5 years. I think they went for the “slow but steady wins the race” but they seem a bit desperate right now so I wonder if they will open that immigration gate more soon.
If I’m not mistaken, Japan is open to hire skilled workers from abroad. But anecdotally, I heard that the country is having issues filling up “less skilled” workers such as in construction and shopkeepers. Moreover, I think Japan is very stringent with extending visa for most immigrants even for skilled workers.