Japan faces shortage of language teachers for foreign workers

Japan is currently facing a shortage of language teachers to educate foreign workers, according to a recent survey. The lack of available educators poses a significant challenge for organizations attempting to integrate and support the growing population of foreign laborers in the country.

Data from the survey highlights the severity of the issue, revealing that 125 responding organizations—representing 35.9% of the total—have failed to secure a sufficient number of teachers. Furthermore, these organizations reported having no future prospects for resolving their staffing shortages.