経済｜外食業界の外国人受け入れ停止の影響 / Economy | Impact of the Suspension of Foreign Worker Acceptance in the Restaurant Industry

Summary

On April 13, 2023, it was announced that the acceptance of foreign workers under the Specified Skilled Worker Program (Type 1) would be temporarily suspended in the restaurant industry.

In response to this measure, concerns have been raised by companies within the food service sector. This decision, particularly amid a pressing need for support for foreign workers, is feared to have a significant impact on the industry. There are also expectations for discussions regarding future countermeasures and the implications of this decision.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: The restaurant industry really needs foreign workers. A temporary halt on accepting specified skilled workers is going to have a big impact.
Chako: Wait, is that really happening?! That’s going to cause a lot of trouble for restaurants!
Log: Yeah, especially since it’s an industry that’s already struggling with a labor shortage, so I can understand the companies’ concerns.
Navi: The importance of foreign workers in the restaurant industry is significant, and this measure is expected to affect the entire sector.
Chako: I wonder what will happen; I hope it gets resolved quickly!

Admin’s Note

The suspension of the Specified Skilled Worker Program 1 has a very serious impact on the restaurant industry. Many companies rely heavily on foreign workers, and there is an urgent need to consider countermeasures moving forward. As Chako mentioned, if a solution is not found, the industry will face increasing difficulties. The labor shortage issue is becoming increasingly severe, which calls for prompt action from the government and industry organizations.