Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Japan as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Japan: “Status one” and “status two” visa system guidance is now available
Detailed guidance is now available from the government about the employment of foreign workers under the new “status one” and “status two” visa system that starts next month …
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Japan: Uncertainty of the management of overtime hours for non-managerial workers
Uncertainty still exists about the management of overtime hours for non-managerial workers, in spite of Supreme and Tokyo High Court decisions last year …
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Japan: January 2019 real wages rise 1.1% year-on-year
Over the year to January 2019 gross monthly pay per worker rose 1 …
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Japan: Government closure set for April 27-May 6
Companies that are planning to apply for work visas for employees who intend to start working in May or June 2019 are advised to submit documents as early as possible …
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Japan: 2020 national holidays changed for Olympics, new emperor
Next year three public holidays will be moved to ease the Olympic Ceremony traffic …
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Japan: Hokkaido Working Method Reform Promotion Company Certification System
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in the Province of Hokkaido is launching a campaign geared to streamlining company operations built around three pillars – improving diverse human resources, the working environment and productivity …
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Japan: New “36 Agreements” will become effective for larger companies this April
New “36 Agreements” will become effective for larger companies this April …
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Japan: Number of foreign residents in Japan hit record 2.56 million at end of 2017
The Justice Ministry has confirmed that at the end of 2017 29% of the 2 …
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Japan: Real wages rise most in five months, positive sign for consumption
Over the year to November 2018, inflation-adjusted real wages in Japan rose by 1 …
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Japan: Language tests to be held in 8 countries for new visa status
Applicants from Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia who wish to obtain a new type of work visa in Japan will now have to pass a new Japanese-language test …
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Japan: October real wages down for 3rd straight month
Over the year to October 2018, total monthly gross pay per person, including regular and overtime pay (as well as bonuses), went up 1 …
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Japan: Government to designate May 1, day of new Emperor’s accession, as public holiday, creating 10-day Golden Week in 2019
Next year a 10-day “golden week” vacation will be celebrated as a national holiday to mark the accession of Crown Prince Naruhito to the throne …
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Japan: Lower House Parliamentary Committee approved to loosen strict immigration rules
As we reported on October 15th, revised immigration rules have been under consideration by the national legislature …
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Japan: Decline in Japan September real wages bodes ill for consumer spending
Over the year to September 2018, real (inflation adjusted) wages decreased by 0 …
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Japan: E-visa to be offered starting April 2020
With effect from April 2020, visitors will be able to use a new electronic visa to enter Japan …
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