While those kinds of stepping-stones don’t cause major problems for Japanese citizens, the Ministry of Justice says they make it heard for foreign students in Japan to remain in the country after graduation, since the lower-level jobs are less likely to satisfy the requirements for a work visa.
However, it looks like it might soon become easier for foreign students to work in Japan after they’re done with school.
Ministry of Justice proposal aims to let foreign students stay in Japan after they finish school and work their way up the professional ladder.
A key consideration in determining foreigners’ eligibility for work visas in Japan is the level of work they’ll be doing.