Key Facts
• On September 26, Gunma Prefecture and 11 industry groups signed the “Stop Illegal Employment & Coexistence Gunma Declaration.”
• The declaration aims to create an orderly society by accepting rule-abiding foreign residents.
• Key principles include: (1) No tolerance for illegal employment, (2) Ensuring fair labor conditions, (3) Promoting multicultural understanding.
• Measures include verifying residency status, clear communication of contract terms, and cultural sensitivity.
• Governor Ichita Yamamoto urged cooperation for a harmonious society with foreign residents.
• A pilot program launched in June uses a multilingual LINE account to share administrative and daily life information.
• The program targets four cities: Maebashi, Isesaki, Ota, and Tatebayashi, with plans for full implementation in 2024.
• In 2024, Gunma recorded 1,799 cases of illegal employment, ranking third nationwide.
• The initiative seeks to establish a model for a multicultural society in Japan.
Summary
Gunma Prefecture and 11 industry groups have signed the “Stop Illegal Employment & Coexistence Gunma Declaration” to foster an orderly, multicultural society. The declaration emphasizes preventing illegal employment, ensuring fair labor conditions, and promoting cultural understanding. Measures include verifying residency status, clear communication of contract terms, and fostering cultural sensitivity. Governor Ichita Yamamoto called for collaboration to achieve a harmonious society with foreign residents. A pilot program using a multilingual LINE account was launched in June to provide essential information to foreign residents, targeting four cities with plans for full implementation in 2024. Gunma recorded 1,799 cases of illegal employment in 2024, ranking third nationwide. This initiative aims to create a model for coexistence in Japan.
