TOKYO — The number of Myanmar nationals working in Japan has surged, as young people fleeing the turmoil following the 2021 milit takeover seek opportunities in a country facing a severe labor shortage.
Over the past year, the population of Myanmar citizens living in Japan, including students, has grown nearly 60%. These workers are becoming an essential part of the labor force in the East Asian nation’s manufacturing and nursing care sectors, reflecting the country’s gradual shift toward accepting more foreign labor.
