In recent years, a major change has been taking place in Japan's caregiving industry. One notable trend is that more than half of the students enrolling in schools that train Certified Care Workers are now foreign nationals. According to data for the 2025 academic year, approximately 55% of new students at caregiver training institutions are international students, meaning they already outnumber Japanese students. Why Has the Number of Foreign Students Increased So Much? The

To work in Japan, you need a Work Visa. However, Japan has many different visa categories, and it can be difficult to understand which one is right for you. In this article, we will explain the main types of work visas available in Japan in a simple and easy-to-understand way. We hope this guide helps you find the visa that best matches your situation. ① Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) The Specified Skilled Worker visa is a work visa for designated industries that are experien

On February 6, 2026, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency revised its official document regarding the Technical Intern Training Program and newly added “towel manufacturing (towel sewing)” as an eligible occupation for transition within the program. The key point of this revision is that towel manufacturing is limited only up to Technical Intern Training Program No. 2. In the document, it is marked as “●△,” which means participants cannot transition to No. 3 status (the additi

The Japanese government has officially decided to introduce a new pre-arrival screening system called JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The system will apply to short-term visitors from visa-exempt countries and is scheduled to begin operation during fiscal year 2028. JESTA is primarily intended for short-term visitors, such as tourists, and is separate from work visas and student visas used by people who plan to work or study in Japan. Travelers will