If you are looking for young, talented, and motivated workers to give your Japanese business forward momentum, know this: many young Sri Lankans dream of working in Japan.

Although they may already have jobs at home, a sluggish economy and low wages cause them to look for opportunities abroad, and Japan is one of the countries they look to.

Their English ability means they are much sought-after in many countries that pay better than Japan worldwide, but Japan is able to compete in this market because our country is seen as a good place to learn about technology and high service standards.

I believe that many Sri Lankans who come to work in Japan are motivated to do so as a means of learning skills and earning income to help make life a little better for their families.

Using the Specified Skilled Workers program, businesses in Japan can employ foreign workers like these to work in the food service, nursing care, agriculture, and construction industries.