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Filipino housekeepers meet rising demand in Japan after legal changes

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Filipino housekeepers are increasingly in demand in Japan due to a growing need for domestic help, particularly among dual-income households. A legal change in 2015 allowed foreigners to work in the housekeeping industry, leading to the establishment of companies like Pinay International, which now employs over 200 Filipino staff. Clients appreciate the housekeepers for their friendly demeanor and serious work ethic. AI

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Filipino housekeepers meet rising demand in Japan after legal changes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan

    Housekeeping services employing Filipino staff have gained in popularity amid growing demand in Japan for such domestic support, with one provider seeing their workforce roughly double over the past decade. Since the Japanese government began allowing foreign nationals to provide…

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