Japan Faces Labor Shortage, More Workers Needed in Construction Industry -POLO

Faced with a labor shortage, Japan has opened doors to foreign workers in several industries.

Japan needs at least 345,150 employees, according to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO). Many industries, including construction, require workers, and the country needs them.

According to POLO, Japan has high labor laws that ensure equitable treatment for all workers.

For available construction-related job vacancies in Japan, see lists below from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

ARCHITECT

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ENGINEER

CARPENTER

APPLICATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

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EXCAVATOR

FORMWORK CONSTRUCTION

PAINTER

PLUMBER

REINFORCEMENT CONSTRUCTION

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SCAFFOLDER

WELDER

If you really want to work in Japan, you must first pass the skills test and then learn the language.

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CITATION: 

• Noriega, R. (2022, February 12). Several industries in Japan need foreign workers — POLO. GMA News. Retrieved February 23, 2022, from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/news/821672/several-industries-in-japan-need-foreign-workers-polo/story/