Deteriorating Conditions in the Japanese Economy and Its Impact on Migrant Labor

This study gathers already published literature regarding the current economic situation in Japan and how it impacts governmental policies on immigration and foreign workers. It is divided into four topics: (1) the present economic conditions in Japan; (2) the trends in immigration policies; (3) immigration control and (4) the trainee system. Previous studies on these aspects have been collated to provide a deeper understanding of the dynamics of economics and migration.