Due to a massive labor shortage in Japan, officials have decided to create a visa system that will allow foreign laborers to work in the country. An estimated 345,000 workers will enter Japan within the next five years as a result of the new labor policy. According to the Council of Municipalities with Large Migrant Populations, accepting foreign workers into the homogenous country will be a challenge. Local government leaders are asking for financial assistance, as well as Japanese language education programs and other social services that will help foreigners become accustomed to living in Japan.
See "Local Japanese governments call for more help to cope with expected influx of foreign workers", Japan Times, January 30, 2019