In this episode of THE EXPAT FILES, I explore Japan’s evolving policy to allow more foreigners into the healthcare sector. What does this mean for expats and Japan’s aging society? Plus, I wrap up with a glimpse of this year’s beautiful cherry blossom season in Japan.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Welcome to Episode 5
00:17 - Living in Japan for Nearly 30 Years
00:23 - Big Changes in Japan’s Labor Policy
00:30 - What This Means for Expats
00:35 - Addressing Japan’s Elder Care Crisis
00:43 - More Doors Opening for Foreign Workers
00:49 - Japan’s Immigration Policy Evolution
00:55 - Opportunities and Deeper Integration
01:02 - Final Thoughts + Cherry Blossoms in Japan
📰 Referenced Articles
Japan Looks to Allow Foreign Nationals to Engage in Home Care Services
The Japan Times – February 7, 2025
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/07/japan/foreign-workers-home-care/
Banks Freeze Withdrawals for Foreign Nationals Upon Expiration of Visas
The Japan Times – April 9, 2025
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/09/japan/society/bank-accounts-expired-visas/
Japan Banks Block Withdrawals from Expired Foreign Resident Accounts
Kyodo News – April 8, 2025
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/04/09c929b9ac2a-japan-banks-block-withdrawals-from-expired-foreign-resident-accounts.html
Japan to Allow Foreigners to Engage in Home Care Services
Inquirer Global Nation – February 7, 2025
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/263613/japan-to-allow-foreigners-to-engage-in-home-care-services
Japan Tentatively Opens Its Doors to International Care Workers
Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb.de) – December 14, 2023
https://www.bpb.de/themen/migration-integration/regionalprofile/english-version-country-profiles/543654/japan-tentatively-opens-its-doors-to-international-care-workers/
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