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news Scmp World 2026-05-16

Japan's Restaurant Sector Faces Talent Shortage After Visa Suspension

Japan's restaurant industry is struggling to hire foreign workers due to the suspension of special work visas as quotas are nearing their limit. This exacerbates existing labor shortages in the country.

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