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Filipino migrants rethink Japan futures amid weak yen and rising costs

Filipino migrants in Japan are reconsidering their long-term prospects due to a combination of factors including the weak yen, increasing living expenses, and ambiguity surrounding immigration policies. Despite Japan's significant need for foreign workers, particularly in the care sector where a substantial shortage is projected, many expatriates find it challenging to establish a permanent life. This situation is prompting individuals like Job Galutan Andawey, a Filipino nurse working as a carer, to re-evaluate their decision to stay in Japan, even after arriving through programs designed to facilitate their employment. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Why Filipino migrants are rethinking their futures in Japan

    When Japan’s embassy in the Philippines extended applications for healthcare jobs on April 15, the pitch was straightforward: 50 positions for nurses and 300 for care workers in Japan, a three- to four-year placement, free Japanese-language lessons in both countries and a daily a…