Nepalese workers often enter Japan under the Technical Intern Training Program, which aims to provide skills training while also addressing labor shortages in certain sectors. However, there have been concerns about the conditions and treatment of workers under this program.
Recently, Japan has been making efforts to improve the situation and address some of these concerns, including enhancing labor rights protections and revising visa regulations. The status and experiences of Nepalese workers can vary widely based on the industry, specific employer, and visa type
Kalendra Bikram Shahi
Liaison Officer (Japan)
Birendra Poudel
Japan coordinator
