1. Japan's labor market is tightening: The ratio of job openings to applicants decreased slightly in October compared to September, with some prefectures experiencing fewer available positions than applicants.
2. Industry trends: Opportunities in education and study support sectors increased by 10.5%, while new job offers decreased in accommodation, eating, and drinking services (-16.1%) and the wholesale and retail sector (-12.8%).
3. Key figure: Nationwide, there were approximately 118 open positions for every 100 applicants on average, marking a decrease of two openings from the previous month.
2. Industry trends: Opportunities in education and study support sectors increased by 10.5%, while new job offers decreased in accommodation, eating, and drinking services (-16.1%) and the wholesale and retail sector (-12.8%).
3. Key figure: Nationwide, there were approximately 118 open positions for every 100 applicants on average, marking a decrease of two openings from the previous month.
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Japan's labor market tightens in October, with job openings outnumbering applicants by an average of 118 to 100, a decrease of two positions compared to the previous month. Opportunities increased in education and study support sectors by 10.5%, while decreasing in accommodation, eating, and
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251128_B3/#summary
Date: Nov. 28, 2025
Created: 2025/11/28 16:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:25
Last Read: 2025/11/28 21:20