VOICED : Ageing Japan struggles to make immigrants feel at home

Japan faces a labor shortage due to its low birth rate and aging population, necessitating foreign workers in industries like construction and healthcare. However, the country's immigration policies are restrictive, allowing only skilled workers to stay permanently. Programs like the trainee scheme for Chinese workers and a nursing program for Indonesians are criticized for being exploitative. Critics argue that these programs do not adequately address Japan's demographic challenges, as the foreign population remains a small percentage of the total. The government is urged to reconsider its approach to immigration and labor policies.

Discuss the criticisms surrounding the trainee program for foreign workers in Japan.

What is the significance of the 10% passing rate for the nurses exam in Japanese?