Japan is reportedly proposing a cap of 1.23 million workers for its sepcific skills and training employment program. The initiative is seen as a measure to address labor shortages in certain sectors while also managing immigration numbers. Details of how this cap will be implemented along with its projected impacts are yet to be fully disclosed. The proposal underlines Japan's strategy to combine domestic human resource development with a moderate acceptance of foreign workers.

Japan, characterized by an aging population and shrinking workforce, grapples with labor shortages especially in 'blue collar' sectors. Government policies focusing on immigration control and skills training are typically met with public concern over job security for native workers, social integration of immigrants, and the need for a diverse talent pool.

The US and EU have different ways to address similar issues. The US relies heavily on its immigration policy to draw talents from around the world, though it’s also a topic of vigorous debate. In the EU, freedom of movement across member states allows for a fluid labor market, but they also face their own issues relating to workforce development and immigration.