Foreign Workers - by Raveen

Foreign Workers

This article mentions a topic that is very important and relevant to Japanese society and its economy. Japan is famous for having an extremely homogenous society and an aging population which has led to problems with labour supply. 

The government is now proposing a new visa system that allows for foreigners to receive work visas that essentially grant them permanent residency status. There are two tiers: one basic and one advanced, with the advanced tier allowing spouses and children to have residency as well. Foreigners with skills in industries that are low in supply like nursing and agriculture will be the industries where workers are brought to the country.

This is meant to supplement domestic labour and foreign workers will be paid the same and be given programs like language courses to help them adjust to Japanese society.

What issues will this cause to the homogenous Japanese society? Will the economy experience a greater level of productivity? Only time will tell.