It is reported that the Japan Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has estimated that Japan will face a significant shortfall of 3.39 million workers in AI and robotics sectors by 2040, a deficit primarily driven by a lack of specialized and on-site labor. While Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa are projected to meet the demand for specialized engineers, the rest of the nation faces severe shortages, particularly in the Kanto region, which anticipates a deficit of 890,000 workers. Specifically, the ministry predicts a shortage of 1.81 million specialized workers—representing a 10% gap—and 2.6 million on-site workers across construction and service industries, whereas clerical sectors are expected to see a surplus of 4.37 million people. This imbalance suggests that over one million liberal arts and general high school graduates may struggle to find employment while technical roles remain unfilled. To address this disparity, the industry and education ministries are establishing regional councils across ten locations to foster collaboration between government, academia, and business to nurture talent and balance labor supply and demand, with initial discussions slated to begin in Hokkaido.
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