Mediasi: Journal of International Relations
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Mediasi Journal of International Relations

JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY ON MIGRANT WORKERS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIFIED SKILLED WORKERS (SSW) POLICY IN OVERCOMING LABOR CRISIS

Febie Nur Arief (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2023

Abstract

This study discusses the immigration policies implemented by Japan’s governmentto overcome labor problems. This study aims to analyze Japan's demographicconditions through the concept of human capital, as well as analyze the SpecifiedSkilled Workers (SSW) policy implemented by the Japanese government as an effortto deal with demographic problems in the country through the concept of foreignpolicy. There are 4 variables in the concept of foreign policy, namely: the reasons forforming the policy (Input), the strategy for implementing the policy (Process), theinterests to be achieved in the policy (Output), and the impact of implementing thepolicy (Outcome). Using a qualitative method with an exploratory approach, this studyshows that Japan is facing a labor crisis, so the Japanese government makes policiesrelated to the acceptance of foreign workers to fill the workforce vacancies in sectorsthat require skilled and expert workers. Japan cooperates with 14 to bring in foreignworkers based on their skills and expertise.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mediasi

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Subject

Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Aim and Scope Mediasi is a journal published by the University of Darussalam Gontor with its focus and scope related to International Affairs such as: Islamic Contemporary Issues International Relations Studies Diplomacy Islamic Diplomacy Political Economics International Law International Security ...