India eyed as new source of caregivers as Japan's labor crunch worsens

Indian health care workers are being eyed by Japan as a promising source of caregivers, with hopes that accessing labor from the world's most populous nation could help address personnel shortages in the sector.Major care provider Sompo Care Inc. is stepping up efforts to train caregivers from India, helping them obtain Japanese national qualifications and encouraging them to build long-term careers in the country, which is facing a declining birthrate and an aging population.Since 2024, the company has been recruiting Indians with nursing backgrounds and providing around nine months of tra…READ FULL ARTICLE