TOKYO -- Osaka-headquartered Fujiya produces professional wire cutters known for their sharpness and durability. Keeping the century-old business going are eight Vietnamese craftsmen working at the factory under the Japanese government's Technical Intern Training Program.
For Japan to attract the best from abroad, experts say, it needs better pay and a welcoming culture. © Illustration by Hiroko Oshima
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