Gov't eyes capping foreign workers at 426,000 under new training system

TOKYO - The Japanese government said Tuesday it is considering capping the number of foreign workers it accepts under its new training and employment system at around 426,000 in the first two years after the program launch in fiscal 2027.

Japan is reviewing policies regarding foreigners, including measures against individuals who overstay their visas, under the instructions of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as the Japanese public becomes increasingly wary of the influx of foreign nationals.