News & Updates
Recent updates and curated news related to recruiting, foreign workers in Japan, digital marketing, SEO and AI.
Japan’s Skilled Worker Backlog in Food Service Is a Hiring Warning for Operators
Japan’s immigration authority updated the status of Specified Skilled Worker applications in the food service category, underscoring how permit processing can shape hiring capacity. For operators, the key issue is no longer only labor shortage, but also how quickly new hires can actually start work.
Source: 出入国在留管理庁
AI-Powered Cyberattacks on Japanese Companies Raise the Stakes for Corporate Security
A reported Chinese AI tool was used in attacks on Japanese companies, showing how quickly generative and agentic tools are changing the security landscape. For Japanese businesses, the issue now spans vendors, identity controls, incident response, and board oversight.
Source: The Japan Times
Japan’s foreign-resident policy review could reshape hiring strategy for employers
Japan’s immigration authorities are reassessing the country’s basic approach to accepting foreign nationals. For employers, that means the rules around hiring, onboarding, and retention may become a bigger strategic issue, not just an HR task.
Source: 出入国在留管理庁
Japan’s New Specified Residence Card Could Simplify Foreign Hiring Workflows
Japan’s Immigration began operating a new specified residence card on June 14, combining residence-card and My Number functions into one document. For employers, the change could streamline onboarding for foreign hires, but it also requires HR teams to update checklists, employee guidance, and internal systems.
Source: Ministry of Justice, Japan
Japan’s New Training-Employment Framework Is Turning Foreign Hiring Into an Operations Challenge
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency updated its training-employment system materials on June 4, including field-specific operating rules and a bilateral cooperation memorandum. For employers, foreign hiring is increasingly about compliance, retention, and frontline execution, not just recruitment.
Source: MOJ Immigration Services Agency