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Japan to Allow Foreign SSW to Stay Indefinitely
The recent foreign national acceptance launched last April 1, 2019 called the Specified Skill Worker is a system to accept foreign nationals that have a certain level of expertise and skill and can begin to work immediately in response to circumstances of serious labor shortages in Japan. The “Specified Skilled Worker” visa has two
Joker Attacks Tokyo Train on Halloween
Dressed in a Joker costume, a 24 year old Japanese named Kyota Hattori carried out an attack inside a Keio Line train in Tokyo. According to police reports, Hattori confessed that he wanted to kill many people. He explained that he wants to be sentenced to death for the crime he has committed. Hattori further
Udon Blanket in Japan Promises Better Sleep
The COVID-19 pandemic has been giving us heavy loads of anxiety since it started. With all the stress and worries on top of our heads right now, having a good night’s sleep seems to be very difficult nowadays. So. in order to solve this problem, a company in Japan popular for its Goku no Kimochi
Japan Holds New Internet Speed World Record – 319 terabits per second!
At the time this was written, my current download internet speed in the Philippines is 43.98 by PLDT Fiber plan. But lo and behold, Japan holds a record-breaking speed of 319 terabits per second! Recently, Japan announced that they were able to break their previous world record of internet speed. What is more amazing
Japan to Donate 1 Million Covid Vaccines to PH this Week
As a continuation of bilateral donations, Japan said on Tuesday that they will be sending millions of AstraZeneca vaccines to neighboring Asian nations including the Philippines. Japan will be sending 1 million each to Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam this week. “Glad to be the bearer of good news today. Japan will donate AstraZeneca
Yay or Nay: Japan Proposes a 4-day Work Week
Early June 2021, the government included in its annual economic policy guidelines the proposal to employers to shorten the working days to 4 days. This would mean a 3-day weekend for every employee! Is it a yay or a nay for you? According to the survey of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development,More Japanese Children Gets Waitlisted 3 Years Now
Japan’s number of waitlisted children for day care enrollment has been increasing for three years in a row now. This year, the number grew by 2,528 from 26,081 recorded last April 2016 according to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry. This is due to several factors. One of which is more women joining the workforce. Another is the government’s
October 6, 2017From ‘Bad Tourists’ to Informed Ones: Japan Should Play Its Part
Japan’s tourism has been soaring year on year. Just last year, its foreign tourist numbers reached 24 million. This is still expected to rise to 40 million come 2020 for the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The future looks good. However, some locals are already expressing their preference to keep the ‘bad tourists’ from entering Japan.
October 4, 2017Full-Time Worker Shortage in Japan up to 45%
A recent survey made by Teikoku Databank Ltd. released last August 24 showed that Japanese companies are facing a record-high 45% shortage of full-time workers. It is a huge increase from the July 2016 survey showing just 7.5% shortage. Photo credit to: http://homehub.homeloans.com.au Here is the breakdown of the shortage per sector: 69.7% shortage for
October 2, 2017Tokyo eyes basically banning indoor smoking at restaurants, hotels
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to ban indoor smoking in facilities in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. A corresponding punishment may take place once the rule is broken. Photo credit to: https://www.japantimes.co.jp Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike said in a press conference last September 8, 2017 that “total indoor smoking ban is the basic trend
September 29, 2017Japan’s Tourism, Real Estate Hires More Asian Workers
Japan’s hotel operators and real estate firms are aggressively hiring foreign workers to capture overseas investors and buyers. The in-bound tourism and investment from wealthy foreign buyers have been booming and increasing. TKP Corp., a Tokyo-based meeting room rental company, has been recruiting several Chinese and Taiwanese nationals every year offering the same compensation as that of their
September 27, 2017GM’s OnStar offers Wireless Auto Diagnostics
General Motors’ OnStar subsidiary has a new service that helps car owners know the condition of their vehicle. This is also used by car companies to prevent manufacturing defects in their future production. The virtual auto mechanic service performs diagnostic tests and sends monthly reports to the owners. Data on the vehicle’s performance and critical parts such
September 25, 2017