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September 17, 2026

Japan to Accept Up to 1.23 Million Foreign Workers Through FY2028

Japan's Cabinet has approved new acceptance caps for foreign workers, allowing up to 1,231,900 people under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) and the new Emplo…

September 14, 2026

Japan's New "Employment for Skill Development" System Starts April 2027 — Sri Lanka Has Already Signed

Japan will replace the longcriticised Technical Intern Training Program (技能実習) with a new residency system called Employment for Skill Development (育成就労 / ESD) …

August 27, 2026

Japan Finalizes Sharp Visa Renewal and Permanent Residency Fee Hikes, Effective October 1

Japan's government formally decided on August 25, 2026, to raise fees for residence status changes, visa renewals, and permanent residency applications, confirm…

NewsAug 24

JLPT N5 Now Required for Japan Student Visa

August 24, 2026

Japan's Immigration Services Agency has tightened the rules for student visa applications to Japanese language schools. From October 2026, the longstanding "150…