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Japan Weighs Resuming Special Visa Program for Foreign Workers in Medical, Nursing and Food Service Roles
Japan's government on October 17 proposed resuming applications from next April under a special visa program for foreign workers in food service roles at medical and nursing care facilities. The program covers catering work — preparing, serving and supplying meals — at hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities. The move reflects the need for a stable workforce as Japan's care needs grow.