Japan has been dealing with a labor shortage (労働力不足) in the service industry (サービス業) for the past few years. This is a growing problem the government has yet to find a permanent solution. Driven by the aging population and the shifting labor dynamics, the country is turning to human resource dispatch companies to tap into the skills and expertise of foreign workers. One prominent source of professionals is the Philippines, which offers a diverse range of talents that can help mitigate Japan’s recruitment challenges. Filipino workers are renowned talents worldwide. Their ability to speak a language that is foreign to them and how they can easily form strong cultural bonds are what make them pleasing to work with. But that’s not all that there is to them. Learn in this blog how foreign workers (外国人労働者) can contribute to solving Japan’s labor shortage (労働力不足).