Foreign worker employment in Tokyo rises from last year; building proper support systems is essential
According to a survey by Teikoku Databank (August 2025), 30.6% of companies in Tokyo currently employ foreign workers, an increase of 2.2 percentage points from the previous year.
Additionally, 13.2% of companies plan to expand hiring, showing that employment of foreign workers is steadily growing amid ongoing labor shortages.
However, many companies cited challenges such as communication issues and lack of training systems, indicating that establishing a proper support structure is now a key concern.
When hiring foreign workers, it is crucial to prepare multilingual work rules and employment contracts and to confirm visa and residence status.
Our labor and social security attorney office provides support for creating English versions of employment contracts and work rules.
Please feel free to contact us for assistance in building systems to help foreign employees settle and thrive in your organization.
