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FOCUS: Japan failing to attract IT workers from abroad.

Publication: Japan Weekly Monitor
Publication Date: 20-AUG-01
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
TOKYO, Aug. 17 Kyodo

Japan is currently facing a serious shortage of workers in the information-technology (IT) sector, but is failing to fill the gap with people from abroad.

While industries are increasingly recruiting from overseas, it is not unusual for many recruits to return home after facing language and cultural problems.

Experts are calling for comprehensive measures to ensure that foreigners can continue their jobs and contribute to making Japan an IT leader....

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