Japan to deal with labor shortages: foreign immigrants become a key moveJapan to deal with labor shortages: foreign immigrants become a key moveDuring a recent trip to Japan during his annual vacation, this reporter observed a remarkable phenomenon: the growing number of foreigners working in Japan, in addition to the many tourists. Especially in the service sector, many people from Southeast Asia can be seen in supermarkets, retail stores and other places, as well as many practitioners from other East Asian countries.