EconomicJapan·Unpinned15 Oct 2026
Rural Japanese restaurants face labor shortages and seek foreign talent
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Japan suspended the hiring of new foreign restaurant workers more than six months ago, forcing businesses to compete for the pool of foreign talent already present in the country. This policy shift triggered an increase in urban wage hikes, which drew more workers toward major cities. Consequently, the Soba chain Yudetaro System and other rural businesses…
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