KARIYA, Aichi Prefecture--A 28-year-old Vietnamese who is a student at a university in Aichi Prefecture took advantage of a recent job fair held here for non-Japanese citizens. Thirty companies that ...

Japan is hoping to tackle a worsening manpower shortage in its transportation industry by licensing up to 24,500 foreign taxi, bus, and truck drivers by fiscal year 2028. While public acceptance of ...

Dozens of such services have sprung up in the last several years to help people who simply want out. TOKYO — In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job ...

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 ...