The news of the Sankei newspaper yesterday.

It is likely to lead to the acceptance of foreign workers.

https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/180723/plt1807230034-n1.html

Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hiroshi Suga said yesterday on the BS Fuji TV program that the Government of Japan has a new status of residence to expand the acceptance of foreign workers included in the “Bone Policy” guidelines for economic and fiscal management Regarding the establishment, it showed the idea of adding food service, service and manufacturing industry to target industries. “It is the current situation that not only cities but also local people rely on foreigners, I think that we will respond to necessary fields.”

According to the acceptance plan that the government considers, five areas of agriculture, construction, lodging, nursing care and shipbuilding have been considered targeted. Mr. Kan said “There is a strong request from small and medium enterprises” about the manufacturing industry. On the other hand, she explained that it is not “immigration”, such as to separate the period of stay.