Japan is contemplating placing restrictions on the transitional employment system for "trained foreign workers." The proposal is yet to be specified, but this could potentially change the current system that allows skilled foreign workers to extend their stay to further their careers in Japan. The news comes amidst the ongoing discussions about the nation's demographic crisis and labor shortages.

Japan, a country known for its strict immigration policies, has been indirectly using the trainee visa program to fill their labor market gaps. However, there have been criticisms about exploitation and poor treatment of these foreign trainees. The proposed changes intend to alleviate these criticisms while still addressing the labor shortage due to an aging population.

In the US or EU, immigration policies for foreign workers are generally more straightforward, with specific visa categories designed for skilled workers who wish to migrate for employment reasons. Disparity in treatment between domestic and foreign employees is less prevalent as labor laws provide more protection.