The acceptance of foreign workers in Kyoto Prefecture and the new role of the local government - The Kyoto model of building together with the local community and the local government, without relying on foreign support organizations.

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Background and Issues of Accepting Foreign Workers in Kyoto Prefecture

In addition to the tourism industry in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture has a diverse range of regional industries, including agriculture and nursing care in the north, industry in the central region, and manufacturing and research centers in the south.
Accepting foreign workers in these fields is essential, but at the same timeCoexistence with the community."is required.

I have been engaged in international affairs in the field of local administration for many years and have also been involved in local government cooperation in Southeast Asia as an expatriate. In addition, as an administrative scrivener, I have experience in providing residence status services for foreigners and at the same time being involved in international communication through the lingua franca (English) on a daily basis.
This experience has been very helpful in interacting with foreign workers, understanding the needs of companies, and understanding the administrative system internationally,Perspectives Connecting Japan and the Rest of the WorldThis has led to recommendations with

In recent years, there have been cases of excessive intervention by some support organizations for foreign nationals, preventing companies and workers from becoming self-reliant. Reliance on support organizations can lead to increased costs and uncertain support details, which can hinder the healthy employment of foreigners.

The government plays its proper role,Putting in place a transparent and fair mechanism.is a prerequisite for sustainable acceptance.

Employment of Foreigners: Administrative Direction Toward the Kyoto Model

From Regulation to "Autonomous Support

Government should not be biased toward "regulation and supervision" and not leave it up to support organizationsAutonomous acceptance supportshould be done.

• A system that allows companies to proactively hire and train foreign nationals
• Development of a direct consultation service by the government
• Mechanisms to eliminate unnecessary intermediaries and excessive commissions

Excessive support agencies(at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusionsystem that eliminates intermediaries (e.g., the Internet)We are convinced that this is essential for the healthy acceptance of foreign nationals.

Kyoto Prefecture Establishment of a Platform for Coexistence with Foreign Residents

Led by Kyoto Prefecture and municipalities,

• Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Educational and medical institutions
• NPOs and local residents

The "Foreigner Coexistence Platform" was established in cooperation with the

The government takes the lead in preventing excessive interference by support organizations and maintaining a balance with businesses and the community.

A system should be put in place for foreign workers to access information without worry.

Certification System for Companies Coexisting with Foreign Workers (Kyoto Prefecture version)

Companies that provide employment and livelihood support autonomously, without relying on foreign aid agencies."to,Kyoto Prefecture Enterprises for Promotion of Coexistence with Foreign ResidentsCertified as a

• Proper labor management
• Coexistence with Local CommunitiesConsiderations for
• Promoting the participation of foreign residents in the community

as evaluation criteria, and provide subsidies and PR support.

Internationally trusted Kyoto brand employment modelcan be launched.

Kyoto Cultural and Community Adaptation Training

The government has taken the initiative to develop training programs for foreigners.

• North (Tango, Nakatan, etc.): Learning to understand the history and lifestyle of local communities through agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and traditional festivals
• Southern (Kyoto, Otokuni, Yamashiro, etc.): Practical learning rooted in traditional crafts, cutting-edge manufacturing, and small and medium-sized businesses

Multilingual teaching materials should be prepared to create an environment in which foreigners can correctly understand the content and smoothly establish themselves in the community.

From Kyoto Prefecture! Proposed Model for Accepting Foreigners

Establishment of the Kyoto Comprehensive Center for the Coexistence of Foreign Residents

• Current situation: The support system is actually dependent on private organizations.
• Proposal: Establish a "General Center for Coexistence with Foreign Residents" within the prefectural government to create a government-led, one-stop center for labor, education, daily life, and consultation.
• Aim: To break away from dependence on support organizations and establish a system in which the government and the community are directly responsible for the project.

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2. regional support models

Northern area (Maizuru, Fukuchiyama, Ayabe, Kyotango, etc.)

• Characteristics: There is a serious shortage of leaders in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, and a shortage of human resources for nursing care.
• Proposal: The prefectural and municipal governments should work together to target specific skilled human resources in the agricultural sector and foreign human resources in the nursing care sector. Direct life and workplace retention supportThe following is a list of the most common problems with the
• Examples: Assistance in securing housing in rural villages, Japanese language education at nursing homes and placement of daily life counselors.

Central and southern regions (Kyoto, Otokuni, Yamashiro, etc.)

• Characteristics: Dependence on foreign human resources in traditional crafts, tourism service industry, and small and medium-sized manufacturing industry is expanding.
• Proposal: Prefectural government to link small and medium enterprises with foreign personnel Human Resources Matching and Accompanying Support System founded.
• Example: Introduction of technical foreigners to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in the Kyoto Nanbu Industrial Park.

Summary: Employment of foreigners: Kyoto model to go nationwide

Kyoto Prefecture is taking the lead,Transparent and sustainable foreign employment model that is not overly dependent on foreign aid agenciesBuilding a "green" economy is the key to sustaining the local economy andCoexistence with Local CommunitiesThis leads to the compatibility of