日本需要外國勞工,但新移民想留下來並不容易

日本正面臨著嚴重的勞動力短缺,尤其是因為人口老齡化和出生率下降。為了填補勞動力缺口,日本政府開放了簽證政策,吸引更多外國勞工。然而,儘管外國勞工人數逐漸增多,但日本對外國勞工的融入和接納仍存在障礙。政府尚未建立明確的途徑讓外國勞工長期留居日本,尤其對於從事低技能工作的勞工而言,這導致許多外國人無法穩定地融入日本社會。此外,語言障礙、缺乏支持體系和文化隔閡也讓外國勞工面臨種種挑戰。儘管一些企業正在努力改善外國員工的工作環境,提供語言培訓和住宿,但整體而言,日本社會對外國勞工的接納程度仍然不足。

Original Title: 日本需要外國勞工,但新移民想留下來並不容易
Summary: Japan is facing a severe labor shortage, largely due to its aging population and declining birth rate. To fill the gap, the government has opened its doors to more foreign workers. But even as their numbers grow, Japan’s embrace of them is uneven. The government hasn’t created a clear path to permanent residency for foreign workers, especially those in low-skill jobs, leaving many with unstable footing. Language barriers, lack of support systems and cultural differences also pose challenges. Though some businesses are making efforts to improve conditions for foreign employees, including providing language training and housing, the country’s overall acceptance remains limited.

Original article: https://cn.nytimes.com/asia-pacific/20240819/japan-foreign-workers/zh-hant/?utm_source=RSS