Journal of Integrative International Relations
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): May

Indonesian Migrant Workers in Japan within the Human Security Framework

Mayumi, Keisha Septi (Unknown)
Argenti, Gili (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 May 2026

Abstract

The migration of Indonesian migrant workers to Japan has increased significantly in recent years, driven by Japan's labor shortages resulting from demographic decline and an aging society. Although often framed as a mutually beneficial economic cooperation, this migration also generates various vulnerabilities for Indonesian migrant workers in the destination country. This study aims to analyze the migration of Indonesian migrant workers to Japan within the human security framework. The findings indicate that Indonesian migrant workers in Japan face multidimensional threats, particularly in terms of personal security, economic security, and health security. Therefore, the human security approach provides a more comprehensive perspective by positioning migrant workers as the primary referent of security

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIIR

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Integrative International Relations (JIIR) published by Center for Integrative International Studies Laboratory, Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya in association with The Indonesian Islamic Studies and International Relations ...