Online Seminar on July 14: Understanding the Latest Trends in Foreign Worker Policies from Japan's 2026 'Furudashii Houshin' with Attorney Sugita

ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC. (Headquarters: Philippines, CEO: Issei Miura) will host an online seminar titled 'Understanding the Latest Trends in Foreign Worker Policies from Japan's 2026 "Furudashii Houshin" with Attorney Sugita' on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00. The seminar is designed for companies and organizations engaged in foreign worker employment.

The seminar will feature Shohei Sugita, a leading expert in foreign employment and immigration law, who will clearly explain the policy directions regarding foreign workers as outlined in the 'Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform Basic Policy 2026'—commonly known as the 'Furudashii Houshin'—set to be announced in June 2026. The session will be tailored for professionals involved in the practical aspects of foreign worker employment.

In the second part, Issei Miura, CEO of ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC., will discuss the characteristics of Filipino talent and explain why the Philippines is becoming increasingly significant amid tightening regulations on foreign worker systems.

■ Background

Japan's foreign worker policy is entering a phase of simultaneous expansion and stricter regulation.

While the use of foreign workers is expanding due to labor shortages, there is now a stronger emphasis than ever on proper management practices, support systems, and sending mechanisms. The government aims to build an 'orderly coexisting society with foreigners' by ensuring a safe living and working environment for law-abiding foreigners, while strictly addressing misuse of the system and legal violations.

Moreover, the transition from the Technical Intern Training Program to the Specified Skilled Worker Program, the review of target sectors and intake numbers under the Specified Skilled Worker system, and the required organizational structures for supervising and registered support agencies are all signaling a major turning point in foreign worker implementation.

In this context, understanding how foreign worker policies will be positioned in the 2026 'Furudashii Houshin' and what impact this will have on corporate, supervisory, and support agency operations is crucial.

■ Who Should Attend

- Companies currently employing or considering hiring foreign workers
- Supervising organizations, registered support agencies, and supervisory support agencies
- Professionals seeking to understand the latest developments in foreign employment systems
- Organizations preparing for the Specified Skilled Worker or Skill Development Employment systems
- Companies assessing the impact of stricter regulations on their operations
- Organizations interested in hiring and utilizing Filipino talent
- Entities looking to learn about reliable overseas worker dispatch systems
- Local governments, financial institutions, and HR service providers involved in foreign worker-related businesses

■ Event Overview

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 15:00–17:00
Format: Online
Fee: Free
Target Audience: Companies receiving foreign workers, supervising organizations, registered support agencies, supervisory support agencies, foreign worker-related businesses, local governments, financial institutions, etc.

■ Archive Access
A recorded version of the seminar will be available exclusively to registered participants. This allows those unable to attend live or wishing to review the content to access the session later. Detailed instructions on viewing methods and availability period will be sent separately to registrants.

■ Program

Part 1: 15:05–16:15
"Latest Trends in Foreign Worker Policies from the 2026 'Furudashii Houshin' (to be announced in June 2026)"
Speaker: Shohei Sugita, Representative Partner, Attorney at Law, Global HR Strategy LLP

Part 2: 16:15–16:40
"In-Depth Analysis: Why Filipino Talent is Ideal in an Era of Stricter Regulations"
Speaker: Issei Miura, CEO, ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC.

Part 3: 16:40–16:55
Q&A Session

■ Details and Registration
Please register via the URL below.

▶ Details and Registration Here ◀

■ Speaker Profile

Shohei Sugita

Representative Partner, Attorney at Law, Global HR Strategy LLP
Attorney (Tokyo Bar Association), Registered Immigration Lawyer, Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant

Former Lecturer, Keio University Graduate School of Law; Visiting Lecturer, Nagoya University Graduate School of Law (Vietnam Center for Japanese Law Education and Research); Visiting Researcher, Hanoi Law University; Former Attorney, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune; Former JICA Expert (Foreign Employment, Labor Laws, and Immigration Laws). Currently serves as Representative Partner at Global HR Strategy LLP.

◆ Organizer

ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC.

Established in 2018, the company is headquartered in Cebu, Philippines, with a Japanese branch in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a consulting firm specializing in Filipino talent development, recruitment for Japanese companies, and support for Philippines-specific application procedures. With deep expertise in the practical operation of the Specified Skilled Worker system, the company provides end-to-end support from recruitment to post-employment follow-up, earning high praise from receiving companies for its high retention rates. Partnering with approximately 100 Philippine dispatch agencies, it leverages a strong local network to support diverse industries such as nursing care, accommodation, food service, and manufacturing, regardless of residency status.

■ Contact for Inquiries

ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC.
Contact: Ikeda, Tokaji
Email: info_ichigoichie@tsuneishi.com
Phone: 084-987-1527