Updates to Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker and Training Employment Policies Announced

On October 19, 2026, the Immigration Services Agency held its 15th expert meeting on the policies for the Specified Skilled Worker and Training Employment systems. The meeting discussed revisions to the operation policies. Key points include a proposal to accept workers in food service related to medical and welfare facility meals and food manufacturing sectors. Also, there is a plan to adjust the quota distribution for the number of workers accepted in the nursing care sector under both Specified Skilled Worker (Type 1) and Training Employment systems. These changes affect foreign nationals working in Japan under these statuses. The exact start dates and application procedures will be announced later. To ensure you have the correct information, please refer to official announcements from the Immigration Services Agency and the Ministry of Justice.