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Annual ReportJapan Platform for Migrant Workers
towards Responsible and Inclusive Society(JP-MIRAI) Secretariat

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About JP-MIRAI
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JP-MIRAI At a Glance2022 Core Activities
2022 Review of Activities
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Provide Information to Migrant Workers andAssess their Current Circumstances
Offer Consultation and Remedy Service forMigrant Workers
Support Company and Organization Initiatives
Promote Cooperation among Members
Share Information in Japan and Abroad 2022 Activity Highlights
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JP-MIRAI Portal
JP-MIRAI Assist

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Study Group on “Considering Desirable
Acceptance Systems for Foreign Talents towards
Japan as a Country of Choice”
Study Group on “Considering Certifications ofHost Companies and Organizations”
Open Forum

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Advisory Group/Committee of Experts
Advisory Committee, JP-MIRAI Service
2023 Activity Plan
2023 Core Activities
Organizational Structure

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About JP-MIRAIJP-MIRAI was established in November 2020 by a group of diverse stakeholders including privatecompanies, local governments, NPOs, academics, and lawyers, with the aim of earnestly addressing
the issues of migrant workers in Japan and responsibly accepting migrant workers to make Japan acountry of choice for workers around the world.
The society we aim for

JP-MIRAI code of conduct

Protecting the rights of migrant workers andimproving their working and living conditions
are global issues in the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) andthe United Nations Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights.
As migrant workers play an essential role inJapan’s economy and society, it is crucial toaddress these issues, accept migrant
workers responsibly, and make Japan acountry of choice for workers around theworld.
We aim to promote inclusive economic
growth and a sustainable society bysupporting decent work for migrant workers
to live safely and healthily.

As members of this platform, we are committed to cooperate with all
stakeholders, including ministries, local governments, relatedorganizations, civil societies, academics, and internationalorganizations to achieve the “Society We Aim For.” Our commitments
are as follows:
1. We will comply with relevant laws and regulations when
accepting migrant workers.
2. We will prioritize resolving issues by respecting the humanrights of migrant workers and improving their working andliving conditions.
3. We will foster mutual understanding and trust with migrant
workers, both in the workplace and in real-life settings.
4. We will develop the skills of migrant workers , as a way tocontribute to the development and stability of Japan and theinternational community.
5. We will actively promote the initiatives of the platform acrossJapan and around the world.
Besides we will strive to implement these commitments within ourown organization, we will also actively encourage our supply chain
and related businesses and organizations to do the same.

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Message
Since its establishment, JP-MIRAI has developed itself as a platform to resolve issues which migrant
workers face, with remarkable supports from our partners.
In 2022, we launched projects such as JP-MIRAI Portal, the Consultation and Remedy Pilot Projectproviding consultation services for migrant workers (JP-MIRAI Assist), and the JP-MIRAI Friends . We
also successfully organized numerous study groups and seminars.
With the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in the spotlight,
private companies are now expected to conduct human rights due diligence (DD). The UNGPs urge
countries to establish a national infrastructure for non-judicial grievance mechanisms. We believe that
JP-MIRAI is called upon to undertake this role.
Moreover, considering Japan’s declining birthrate and aging population
accelerates, it is crucial that Japan becomes a “country of choice”. We must notallow young people who once aspired to come to Japan to eventually returnhome disenchanted because they have suffered human rights abuses in Japan.
In 2023, the Japanese government announced it will review the technicalintern training and specified skilled worker programs. The international
community, as well as Japanese publics, will turn its eyes on how Japan createsthe system to responsibly accept migrant workers.
Having even more stakeholders join our initiative, JP-MIRAI is determined toaddress various challenges and bolster communications in Japan and abroad.
In addition, we have plans to turn our organization into a general incorporated
association to strengthen our implementation structure.
Your continued cooperation and support would be greatly appreciated.

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Kimitoshi Yabuki,
JP-MIRAI Joint Secretariat/
Representative Director,
JP-MIRAI Service (General
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JP-MIRAI At a Glance
Founded on November 16, 2020 with 51 organizations and individuals, JP-MIRAI had
over 500 members as of December 2022.
In addition, we brought information to many migrant workers, companies, andorganizations through a variety of projects.
No. of members

589

Study groups and seminars

JP-MIRAI Assist

No. of times held

No. of companies participating in theConsultation and Remedy Pilot Project

29

organizations/individuals
As of December 31, 2022
Member type
Businesses

No. ofmembers180

No. of participants (total)

Over

2,300

Industrial associations

13

Recruiting companies
Supervising organizations,registered support organizations
Sending organizations

39

Local governments

10

NPO・NGO

57

Embassies
Researchers
Lawyers, certified administrative
procedures legal specialists, laborand social security attorneys

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112,245 PV

67

March 17 (launched)-December 6, 2022

Other individuals

112

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11 companies
As of December 31, 2022

No. of migrant workers as beneficiallies

Approx.
JP-MIRAI Portal

4,000

As of December 31, 2022

No. of cases brgought to consultation
services (total)

282
As of December 31, 2022

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2022 Core Activities
1. Provide Information to Migrant Workers andAssess their Current Circumstances
1-1. JP-MIRAI Portal site (app) services
1-2. Assess current circumstances of migrant workers
and related services

2. Offer Consultation and Remedy Service forMigrant Workers
2-1. JP-MIRAI Assist (consultation and remedy) services
2-2. Network with consultation-related organizations
2-3. ADR center services for migrant workers
2-4. JP-MIRAI Friends (bolstering communication)

3. Support Company and Organization Initiatives

4. Promote Cooperation Among Members

3-1. Conduct surveys and research on accepting migrant
workers
3-2. Promote and support member initiatives
3-3. Support services for establishing corporate humanrights DD and mechanisms for settling grievances
3-4. Seminars and study sessions

4-1. Emergency assistance for migrant workers
4-2. Efforts to secure future human resources

5. Share Information in Japan and Abroad
5-1. Support local events and expand domestic media exposure
5-2. Communicate with the international community
5-3. Produce communication tools to share JP-MIRAI activities
5-4. JP-MIRAI Youth — Support for the next generation

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Provide Information to Migrant Workers and Assess their Current
Circumstances
JP-MIRAI provides information that is useful for migrant workers to know before coming toJapan, while staying in Japan, and after returning home. We also utilize surveys and othermeans to listen the voice of migrant workers.
Analyzing the current circumstances of migrant
workers

JP-MIRAI Portal
In March 2022, we launched an information
portal site to help foreign nationals work andlive in Japan safely and securely.
In February 2022, we administered aquestionnaire survey with migrant
workers in Japan.

JP-MIRAI Portal featuresAll essential information for foreign nationals concentrated
in one place“Before You Come to Japan”, “Working”, “Learning”,“Living in Japan”, “Stories”, “Finding Help”

Support 9 languages
Japanese, English, Chinese, Vietnamese,
Tagalog, Indonesian, Myanmar, Portuguese,and SpanishInformation on different residence status
Technical Intern Training, Specified Skilled
Worker, Student, Engineer/Specialist in
humanities/International services etc.
Smartphone app also available

JP-MIRAI
Portal app

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Key research objectives
 Research the working and living environments of migrant
workers before and during their stay in Japan
 Research migrant workers’ impressions and feelings toward
Japan and Japanese Research the impact of societal changes on migrant workers (in2021, did COVID-19 cause changes or difficulties in work,
study, or lifestyle?)

Research method Online questionnaire Support 9 languages
Easy Japanese with character readings provided, English,
Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Portuguese, Spanish,Indonesian, and Burmese*Jointly implemented with Prof. Mari Iizuka, Doshisha Business School(Director of the Research Center for Well-being, Doshisha University)

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Offer Consultation and Remedy Service for Migrant Workers
JP-MIRAI aims to minimize and quickly resolve difficulties faced by migrant workers throughconsultation services that are provided in 9 languages. We have also developed an app toprovide information for supporters of foreign nationals and create opportunities for foreign
nationals and Japanese to help one another.
JP-MIRAI Assist

Network of consultation-related organizations

In May 2022, we launched a consultation service
available in 9 languages for migrant workers tominimize (resolve at an early stage) issues they faceand support private companies in their efforts forbusiness and human rights, including the supply
chain management.

Since June 2022, we have been issuing amonthly email newsletter, “Assist” forsupporters of migrant workers. Besides, we
also held workshops throughout Japan.

1. JICA lot
 This program mainly targets migrant workers supported by JPMIRAI members on a non-profit basis and foreign nationals
registering to the JP-MIRAI Portal. We established a consultation
service, offers attendant support, and is experimentally building analternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework.
2. Corporate lot JP-MIRAI Service contracts with private companies to establish a
consultation service and remedy scheme for migrant workers
employed at these private companies and related companies (e.g.,
supply chain-related companies, etc.), and provides feedback that
contributes to the implementation of human rights due diligence.
*JP-MIRAI Assist’s corporate lot is a part of the core activities, “3-3.
Support services for establishing corporate human rights DD andmechanisms for settling grievances”, implemented by JP-MIRAI Service.

1. Email newsletter, “Assist”
 Once a month, we deliver the latest information on support forforeign nationals.
 It features current news about migrant workers, interviews withpeople supporting foreign nationals, and introductions of supportingorganizations.
2. Workshops for supporters of foreign nationals
 The objective is to provide basic knowledge to prospective supportersof foreign nationals and strengthen regional network building.
 Okinawa training: Basic knowledge of consultation for foreign nationals,
workshop (September 14)
 Nagasaki training: Business and human rights, workshop (October 17)
 Tokushima training: Trends in accepting foreign nationals, regional
endeavors (October 26)
 Hokkaido training: Business and human rights, easy Japanese,workshop (November 17)
 Ishikawa training: Workshop, building a consultation network(December 15)

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Offer Consultation and Remedy Service for Migrant Workers
Tokyo Bar Association specialized ADR for
Migrant workers

JP-MIRAI Friends

In collaboration with the Tokyo Bar Association, we provide migrant
workers seeking consultation with guidance regarding the utilization of
ADR service, which has been developed specially for them at the
Association’s Dispute Resolution Center. As the last-stop the nonjudicial remedy scheme, quasi-judicial procedures have been
established to follow up cases getting more severe. The ADR
procedure is not helmed by JP-MIRAI, but by the Tokyo Bar
Association Dispute Resolution Center.
The role of specialized ADR
 Preliminary organization of cases and interpretation
 Out-of-court dispute resolution procedures specialized inissues related to migrant workers
 Follow up and organization of cases

Differences with general ADR by the Tokyo Bar Association
Dispute Resolution Center A two-mediator system (1. a mediator who is a lawyer
knowledgeable about legal practices on behalf of migrant
workers and 2. a mediator who is a lawyer knowledgeable
about legal practices on behalf of employers) Mediation procedures with interpreters when needed(designed to allow migrant workers to prepare documents inlanguages other than Japanese).

In August 2022, we started JP-MIRAI Friends
as a communication site that brings together
Japanese people that want to help foreign
nationals who unfortunately have not madeJapanese friends.
The goal is to build a network between foreign
nationals and supporters in their neighborhood.
JP-MIRAI Friends features Search for nearby friends, associates,and events using favorite categories
General life, general events,
classes/schools, mutual assistance Support 9 languages
Japanese, English, Chinese,
Vietnamese, Tagalog, Indonesian,
Myanmar, Portuguese, and Spanish Smartphone app also available
Popularizing JP-MIRAI Friends
Informational meetings (August 6 and 8)
Workshops (September 28, October 1,
November 29, and November 30)
 Networking and workshops (December
21 and 23)

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Support Company and Organization Initiatives
JP-MIRAI conducts surveys and research, shares member activity plans and reports, andholds study groups and seminars to help members improve their activities in accordancewith the Code of Conduct, as well as enable them to learn from each other and collaboratively
conduct endeavors.
Surveys and research on accepting migrant workers
A subcommittee was established to make broad recommendations anddisseminate information based on the results of member
questionnaires and discussions held during past seminars and study
groups.
1. Member questionnaire Period: September 22-October 14, 2022
 Respondents: JP-MIRAI members
 No. of respondents: 93 (15.8%)
 Current perceived issues
 The Japanese language skills of migrant workers and theirretention (numerous responses)
 Information on supervising organizations and sending periods,
and gathering information on systems in sending countries(from companies employing migrant workers) Gathering information on sending countries’ systems andadministrative procedures (from supervising organizations,registration support periods, and companies/organizations
dispatching/referring workers)
 Necessary programs
 Analysis of the current circumstances of migrant workers(focused survey)
 Certification services (certificate of excellence) Training for migrant workers
 Training for host companies

2. Establishing subcommitteesInternational norms and laws research subcommittee
Collaboration projects between Global HR Strategy (legal
professional corporation) and JP-MIRAI Established as a forum for advanced surveys and research oninternational norms in the field of international labor migration,
sending countries’ laws and regulations, host countries’ laws
and regulations, and the actual state of international labor
migration“Zero-fee” subcommittee
Established in response to the global standard of noncollection of recruitment fees prior to migrating to a foreigncountry, the increase in Japanese companies implementing
the progressive initiative of eliminating the cost burden ofvisiting Japan placed on technical intern trainees, and theupsurge in calls to promote actions from each stakeholder October preparatory subcommittee meeting: Discussion on
how to proceed with future subcommittee meetings
 First subcommittee meeting in December: Discussion on thezero-fee definition and public events

Preparation for establishing the certification system
subcommittee
 Review of the establishment of a certification system
subcommittee in response to views on the necessity of a JPMIRAI certification system gained through a survey of JPMIRAI members, interviews with experts, etc.

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Support Company and Organization Initiatives
Promote and support member initiatives
Once a year, JP-MIRAI members submit an activity plan based on
the JP-MIRAI Code of Conduct. In addition, every year in April
members submit a report on their activities from October to March,and in October a report on their activities from April to September ofthe previous fiscal year.
The submitted activity plans and reports that can be made public areshared at activity briefings, as well as on the members-only page and“examples of good member practices” page of the JP-MIRAI website
with the idea that it will lead to members learning from one another,resolution of issues, and improvements in the living and work
environments of migrant workers.
1. Member submission of activity plans and reports
 Organizations/individuals submitting FY2022 activity plans: 94(45 are published on the members-only page) Organizations/individuals submitting April 2022 activity plans: 48(26 are published on the members-only page) Organizations/individuals submitting October 2022 activity plans: 89(30 are published on the members-only page)
2. Good member practices promoting member implementationof the Code of Conduct
 January 2022, 9th: Mr. Takahiro Oba
 February 2022, 10th: J-SAT Co., Ltd
 August 2022, 11th: Mr. Akira Yoshikai October 2022, 12th: Mizuno Corporation

3. Member activities briefing July 5, 2022, Member activities briefing Participating organizations/individuals: 7• Alps Business Creation Co., Ltd.
• AEON Co., Ltd.
• ASICS Corporation• Mizuno Corporation• Okinawa International Exchange & Human Resources
Development Foundation• Adovo• Mr. Akira Yoshikai (individual)
Award of Excellence: NPO Adovo,
Mizuno Corporation, and Mr. Akira Yoshikai

November 18, 2022, Member activities briefing
Participating organizations/individuals: 7• Kayama Kogyo Co,.Ltd.
• Business Navi Cooperative• Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Foreign Caregivers Support Center Inst.
• Mr. Saichi Kurematsu (individual)• The Juridical Foundation for International Personnel
Management• Iwata Association for International Communications andExchanges
Award of Excellence: Iwata Association for International
Communications and Exchanges,
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., and Mr. Saichi Kurematsu

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Support Company and Organization Initiatives
2. Seminars, etc.

Study groups, workshops, etc.

Workshops, seminars, and other gatherings have been held to promote
understanding among members.

1. Open study groups
Various stakeholders have been invited as guests to hold broad public
discussions on matters such as issues surrounding migrant workers andinternational trends.
Study Group on Business and Human Rights Initiatives in Other Countries(3 sessions) Session 1: “Global Trends and Japanese Government Policy”(February 15)
 Session 2: “Initiatives in Western Countries” (February 22)
 Session 3: “Human Rights Initiatives in the Private Sector” (March 8)

Study Group on “Considering Desirable Acceptance Systems for Foreign
Talent to Make Japan a Country of Choice” (3 sessions) Session 1: “The Vulnerability of Migrant Workers” (May 31)
 Session 2: “Differences in Worker Vulnerability by Sending Country”(June 30)
 Session 3: “Host Countries and Migrant Workers’ Vulnerability: Do hostcountry systems impact migrant workers’ vulnerability?” (July 28)Study Group on Considering Certification of Host Companies andOrganizations (3 sessions) Session 1: “Learning from the Efforts of Local Governments andIndustrial Associations” (August 25)
 Session 2: “How to Achieve Global Standards” (October 13)
 Session 3: “Private Sector Initiatives and the Role of JP-MIRAI”(November 17)

 “In-depth Discussion: What is the Future Vision for Accepting MigrantWorkers in Japan?” (members only, January 14)
 “A Tool-sharing Session for Supporters and Employers” (members only,
January 21)
 “A Roundtable Discussion on Cases Involving Construction Industry
SMEs and Accepting Migrant Workers” (February 21)
 “Public Forum: JP-MIRAI’s Efforts to Make Japan a Country of Choice”(July 5)
 November 21 “Learning from the Issara Institute, a Southeast Asian
NGO: Addressing labor issues in the global supply chain” (November 21)
 “Seminar on Responsible Business Conduct: Corporate behavior basedon the guidelines of the Japan Textile Federation and the Japanese
government” (November 24)
 “Public Forum: Considering the Process-wide Vulnerability of MigrantWorkers” (December 9)
3. Workshops for local governments, international associations, etc.
Workshops were held to meet the needs of local governments.
 JICA Kyushu-University of Miyazaki Joint
Seminar Series: Strategic Introduction ofHighly Skilled Foreign Talents and Being a
Region of Choice—the “MiyazakiBangladesh Model”(April 27, June 27, and August 4-5)
 “Collaborative Potential with the Glocal
Hatara-Kurasu Gunma Project” (May 25)

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Dialogue with B-JET alumni
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Promote Cooperation among Members
The JP-MIRAI secretariat supports the development of collaborative projects primarily
planned by JP-MIRAI members that contribute to the promotion of the JP-MIRAI code of
conduct.
Organizing workshops and study groups on accepting
migrant workers
In addition to events jointly organized with members, newsletters andevent briefs are used to help publicize events organized by members
and events at which JP-MIRAI Secretariat staff speak.
1. Jointly held events
 “Briefing on a Fact-finding Survey of Vietnamese Residing inJapan: Issues faced by Vietnamese residents in Japan andendeavors for the future”• January 21• Jointly held by ONE-VALUE INC. and JP-MIRAI“The Ideal Inclusive Society Based on
Lessons Learned from Experiences
Accepting People of Japanese Descent”• January 25• Jointly held by JICA and JP-MIRAI“The Way Forward in Japan: People ofJapanese descent in Japan—from migrant
worker to professionalism”• February 3• Jointly held by JICA and JP-MIRAI“The Ideal Inclusive
Society Based on Lessons
Learned from Experiences
Accepting People ofJapanese Descent”(Photo: JICA)

Basic information gathering and confirmation questionnaire on
accepting foreign caregivers, A networking event with domestic
stakeholders• May 13
• Jointly held by JICA and JP-MIRAI

Accepting foreign talent and coexisting with local communities:
Hints for overcoming barriers!
• July 27• Jointly held by JICA Tohoku and JP-MIRAI

Effective ways to communicate information to foreign residents
and future issues• October 26• Organized by JICA Kansai and Migrants’ Neighbor Network &Action (MINNA), co-organized by Hyogo International
Association and JP-MIRAI
2. Cooperating with events (support)
 Symposium on “Making Japan a ‘Countryof Choice’—An agenda for achieving an
inclusive society”• August 10• Hosted by JICA, Keidanren (Japan
Symposium on “Making Japan
Business Federation),a ‘Country of Choice’—An
Japan Center for International Exchange agenda for achieving an
inclusive society” (Photo: JICA)

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ACTIVITY 05
Share Information in Japan and Abroad
JP-MIRAI activities that aim to resolve issues related to migrant workers and outstanding
efforts by our members are communicated both in Japan and abroad. JP-MIRAI Youth also
carries out activities as initiatives to foster the next generation.
Exchanging views with governments and embassies ofvarious countries

JP-MIRAI Youth is a forum for young people to network and learn
about issues concerning migrant workers. Students, young working
adults, and volunteers interested in migrant worker issues participate
and implement activities on a voluntary basis.

They have actively met with governments andembassies of various countries.
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Economic Section, Embassy of the UnitedStates in Japan
Economic Section, Embassy of Germany inJapan
Minister Counselor (in charge of labor)
Embassy of Thailand in Japan
Meeting with the Minister
Counselor (in charge of labor),
Embassy of Thailand in Japan

Exchanging views and collaborating with internationalorganizations and groups
Views were exchanged with international organizations andorganizations from sending countries.
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JP-MIRAI Youth activities

Director of International Migration Division,
OECD
Mercy Corp (related to USAID commissioned
project)
ILO Office for JapanIOM Tokyo
Visiting the ISSARA Institute
UNDP(Thailand)
Issara Institute (Thailand)Student Reporter Interviews
Interviews are conducted with technical intern trainees, hostcompanies, supervising organizations, and supporters, and articles
are published in the external media, “note.” Trainee host companies, Japanese-Brazilians, Oizumi-machi
Tourism Association
 COLORS, a group of young people with roots in foreigncountries
 T.S. Group, which employs foreign nationals and operates
agricultural production corporations and incorporated
educational institutions
 Daion-ji Temple, which provides support across cultures,
religions, and borders Adovo, an NPO led by high school students
 Night School at Futaba Junior High School in Katsushika Ward,
Tokyo, which examines multicultural coexistence during“Observatory with an Eye on Society”*Student Reporter Interviews, JP-MIRAI Youth project
https://note.com/jpmirai_youth A workshop and networking event
 “Daionji Interview—Putting forms of support into words” (February)

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Share Information in Japan and Abroad
JP-MIRAI Newsletter highlights

Media coverage

The monthly JP-MIRAI Newsletter delivered to members contains
interviews, book reviews, and articles on overseas trends related toaccepting migrant workers, and business and human rights.
It also delivers information on events and website updates in a timely
manner through the publication of event briefs.

JP-MIRAI activities were introduced in domestic and foreign media.

Interviewee affiliation/title (atpublication)

Name

Interview title

Senior Research Fellow, Interdisciplinary Studies Center, Instituteof Developing Economies, Japan
External Trade Organization(JETRO)
Member, JP-MIRAI Committee ofExperts

Ms. Miwa
Yamada2022 Human Trafficking
ReportExternal Relations and Labor
Standards Specialist, Program
Officer, International Labor
Organization (ILO) Office in Japan

Mr. Ryusuke
TanakaVarious Guidelines
Concerning Respect for
Human Rights

Business and Human Rights Liaison
Officer, United Nations Development
Program (UNDP)

Ms. AkikoSato

LawyerMember, JP-MIRAI Committee ofExperts

Mr. Shoichi
IbusukiManaging Director, Japan Center forInternational Exchange

Mr. Toshihiro
Menju

Media namePublication
date

Contents

Sustainable
Brands JapanMay 31“Multiple Companies Including Toyota andSeven & i Start Collaborating on Human
Rights Remedies for Migrant Workers”(article)

The Mainichi

June 14

Editorial in the morning edition, page 5:“Human Rights Violations Over Supply
Chains: Awareness and Action Needed toProtect Workers” (article)

NHK
Good morning
Japan

June 23

Introduction to the JP-MIRAI Migrant Workers
Consultation and Remedy Pilot Project (video)

The SEN-I-NEWS July 7“JICA and Others Share Issues at Activities
Briefing on Making Japan a Country of Choicefor Foreign Talents ”

September 20-22 “United
Nations Responsible
Business and Human
Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific”(contributed article)

Senken Shimbun July 7“JP-MIRAI: Holding a Member Activities
Briefing”

For the Resolution of
Human Rights and Labor
Issues of Technical Intern
Trainees

Senken Shimbun December 13 “JP-MIRAI: Holding a 2022 Activities Briefing
and Forum”

New Developments to
Make Japan a ‘Country of
Choice’The Japan Times September 5 Japan’s foreign workers face a new postCOVID landscape

Asian EconomicNews

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December 15 “Interview with JP-MIRAI’s Kenichi Shishido,”and “JP-MIRAI: Holding a forum on
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HIGHLIGHT

JP-MIRAI Portal
Through the JP-MIRAI Portat, we share
information including Japan’s appeals,
career development in Japan, rules, andproper ways to participate by spreading
the app in origin countries.

JP-MIRAI has realized through our activities to date that
it is essential to share accurate, helpful information onliving and working in Japan to migrant workers, and to
grasp the views of migrant workers themselves andutilize them in our activities.
Therefore, we released the JP-MIRAI Portal site in
March 2022, available in nine languages, then asmartphone app in July.

Helpfulinformation

Aiming to (1) minimize problems by sharing information
with migrant workers and (2) support compliance with
the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business andHuman Rights, the portal site has been providing useful
information, including the necessary preparations to takebefore arrival and while living in Japan for each status ofresidence. In addition, migrant workers who haveregistered as users can consult with us via the app,which allows easier access to the consultation service.
In 10 months following the release of the portal site, weposted 77 articles and 32 educational videos reachingapproximately 130,000 PVs and 1,271 user
registrations.

JP-MIRAI Portal provides easy-tounderstand explanations of knowledge
necessary to live and work in Japan,
and directs users to the websites of
relevant public institutions.

JP-MIRAIInternet portal site

JP-MIRAI Safety is a questionnaire intended to identify
issues such as serious violations against laws andregulations, and to promote the empowerment of
migrant workers. We are working toward launching it in
2023.
JP-MIRAI will continue to work to enhance the contentsof the portal site and app so they become an
indispensable tool for all foreign nationals aspiring toJapan.

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JP-MIRAI Assist
The international community has become increasingly
concerned with business and human rights initiatives, andactions have been taken, including the development oflegislation in the EU and the formulation of guidelines within
Japan.

Consultation
OfficeGiven the circumstances, JP-MIRAI has prepared forconstructing a remedy scheme and implementing human rights
DD envisaged in the Guiding Principles on Business and Human
Rights based on the discussions at the “Consultation andRemedy” study group held in 2021,.
Establishing the JP-MIRAI Service in March 2022 and launching
JP-MIRAI Assist on 23 May, a consultation and remedy service
available in 9 languages, we initiated the Consultation andRemedy Pilot Project. Besides, we established the Advisory
Committee for the fair and neutral implementation of theConsultation and Remedy Pilot Project.
In July, September, October, and November, we interviewed
with private companies participating in the Consultation andRemedy Pilot Project to lay out the following issues and prepare
for the full-scale operation in 2023.
 Lack of understanding in private companies about ofbusiness and human rights, and supply chain management Requests to build a support system for private companies
 Enhancing feedbacks to participating companies (brandholders) (linked to human rights due diligence efforts andinternal reporting) Increasing access from migrant workers through app
improvements and awarding points
 Strengthening measures against information leaks andpersonal informati on management
 Cost reduction with increased company participation

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JP-MIRAI Assist (achievements)
No. of consultations (*1)
189

No. of people seeking
consultation 55
Languages

Chinese 0%

Other (otherthan the 9Portuguese 2%
Tagalog 2%
Spanish 2%

Indonesian4%
Vietnamese
6%
Burmese14%

Types of consultation

Tax/social
insurance 1%

Residency
28%

No. of consulted(*2) 282
Records
Breakdown of “Residency”

No.

%

101 Entering/exiting Japan

9

11.5%

102 Changing status of residence

26

33%

104 Refugee applications

5

6%

No.

%

302 Domestic problems

22

32%

304 Civil cases

69%306 Economic hardship

2

3%

No.

%

501 Labor contract

13

14%

508 Resignation

3

3%

510 Harassment/human relations

6

6.5%

Breakdown of “Lifestyle”
Japanese
34%

Labor
33%

Medicalcare/welfare
6%

English23%
Education9%n=189 (no. of consultations)

Lifestyle23%

n=282 (No. of issues consulted)

Period: May 23-December 31, 2022

Breakdown of “Labor”

n=189 (no. of consultations (no. of consultation records))*1 Number of consultations refers to the number of times persons made contact to seek advice.
*2 Number of issues consulted refers to the count of issues; when one consultation encompasses multiple issues (e.g., residence and labor, etc.), it iscounted as multiple issues.

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Study Group on “Considering Desirable Acceptance Systems
for Foreign Talent towards Japan as a Country of Choice”
With more and more foreign talent expected to come to Japan and the Japanese government beginning to examine
policies for their proper acceptance, the open study group on “Considering Desirable Acceptance Systems for Foreign
Talent to Make Japan a Country of Choice” was held amid growing attention given to the ideal system. Due to renewed
understanding of the vulnerabilities faced by foreign talent, discussions were held with experts from various fields
regarding endeavors that each stakeholder should tackle, how the vulnerabilities of workers vary depending on thespecific systems and characteristics of sending countries, and the relationship between the host country’s system andthe vulnerabilities of migrant workers.
After the 2021 “Study Group on Fee Issues” and discussions held at that meeting, a subcommittee was formed in
November that deepens dialogue to achieve appropriate acceptance, including zero fees.
Session 1: “The Vulnerability of Migrant Workers”

Session 2: “Differences in Worker Vulnerability by Sending
Country”

Date

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Date

Thursday, June 30, 2022

No. of participants

97

No. of participants

169

Keynote Speech: The Vulnerability of Migrant Workers and Its
Causes / Mr. Shohei Sugita, Global HR Strategy
Field Report (1) “Issues with the Specified Skilled Worker System”
Mr. Makoto Oda, Editorial Department, The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE

Field Report (2): “Toward Resolving the Fee Issue”
Mr. Shu Inoue, President, Aioi Human Resources Communications
Association
Panel discussion
Stakeholders Roles and Necessary Initiatives① Mr. Ryusuke Tanaka, ILO Office in Japan② Ms. Miki Watanabe, SDGs Task Force, Global Compact NetworkJapan③ Mr. Akira Morikawa, J-SAT Co., Ltd④ Mr. Haruji Kuroiwa, Chairman of Saga Prefecture International
Relations Association
Discussion points
International requirements and the role of the country, the role ofcompanies and employers-supply chain management, the role ofsending organizations, supervising organizations/registeredsupport organizations, etc., and the role of the region

Keynote Speech: Do Differences in Vulnerability Exist
Depending on the Sending Country?
Based on examples from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, andIndonesia / Mr. Yusuke Yukawa, Partner, Head of Yangon Office,Nishimura & Asahi

Acceptance
Regulations
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Session 3: “Host Countries and Migrant Workers’
Vulnerability: Do host country systems impact migrant
workers’ vulnerability?”
Date

Thursday, July 28, 2022

No. of participants

117

Keynote Speech: Considering the Vulnerability of MigrantWorkers: Can the international migration of people bemanaged? / Prof. Junichi Akashi, Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences, University of Tsukuba

Panel discussion
Exploring what needs to be done from a business and humanrights perspective, based on differences in vulnerability bysending country① Mr. Yusuke Yukawa, Nishimura & Asahi② Assoc. Prof. Wako Asato, Faculty of Letters, Graduate
School of Letters, Kyoto University③ Mr. Masato Okamoto, General Manager, Environment, Safety& Quality Assurance Department, Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.

Panel discussion
Host country systems and their impact on the vulnerabilityof migrant workers① Prof. Junichi Akashi, University of Tsukuba② Prof. Masao Manjome, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Tokai
University③ Ms. Reiko Harima,
Coordinator, Mekong Migration Network④ Mr. Shohei Sugita, Global HR Strategy④

Discussion points
The structure and history of the technical intern training
program, an international comparison of Temporary Labor
Migration Programs and characteristics in Japan, systems
for migrant workers, and host country systems from theperspective of the sending countries

Ms. Miki Watanabe, SDGs Task Force, Global Compact
Network Japan

Discussion points
Why do trainees disappear? Characteristics by home country,
examples of efforts by companies aiming for zerocommission, and viewpoints of companies utilizing businessand human rights perspectives

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Study Group on “Considering Certifications of Host Companies
and Organizations”
JP-MIRAI held a “Study Group on Considering Certification of Host Companies and Organizations” with a focus on a certification
system as one mechanism to facilitate the selection of companies and organizations taking desirable actions. The study group met 3
times to express views and hold discussions on the design of a certification system that includes matters related to concerns such as
fee issues that cannot be resolved by individual efforts alone, the necessity of demonstrating the system meets not only Japanesestandards, but also stringent internationally recognized standards, and confirmation of compliance status and cost burdens.
This study group will lead to the establishment of a certification subcommittee that will consider a framework enabling development of aworking environment in which migrant workers can work with peace of mind, and the promotion of efforts to resolve issues related tomigrant workers.

Certification
systemSession 1: “Learning from the Efforts of Local Governments andIndustrial Associations”

Session 2: “How to Achieve Global Standards”

Session 3: “Private Sector Initiatives and the Roleof JP-MIRAI”

Date

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Date

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Date

Thursday, November 17, 2022

87

No. of participants

102

No. of participants

52

No. of participants

Reports on precedents(1) Gunma Intercultural Co-creation Company, Gunma Prefecture
Mr. Masahiro Goto, Chief of the Foreign Affairs Office, Gunma Living
and Foreign Affairs Division, Gunma Prefecture(2) Certification of Businesses as Hamamatsu Global Workplaces,
Hamamatsu City
Mr. Mitsuo Suzuki, Director, International Affairs Division, Planningand Coordination Department, Hamamatsu City
(3) “Yamanashi Network for Promoting Improvements to theWorking Environments of Foreign Nationals”
Mr. Yoshitaka Komiyama, Director of Promotion of Foreign Nationals
Advancement, Group for the Promotion of Foreign Nationals
Advancement, Governor’s Policy Bureau, Yamanashi Prefecture(4) Alliance to Promote Multicultural Coexistence
Mr. Takayuki Katsura, Manager, International Exchange Division,
Okinawa International Exchange & Human Resources Development
Foundation (OIHF)(5) Fair Marks for Good Migrant Worker Employment System
Mr. Yasuhiro Inoue, Vice Chairman, Osaka Restaurant Management
Association
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Discussion points
Purpose and effects of the certification system, motivation ofparticipating companies and organizations, and challenges

Topic: “Global Standards Sought After from
Companies”
Emi Akiyama, JP-MIRAI Secretariat / Cre-en Inc.
(1) RBA standards
Mr. Masaki Wada, President, The Global
Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain (ASSC)(2) B Corp Certification
Ms. Nozomi Torii, Explorer of Good Company,
Director of Value Books, Inc.
(3) EcoVadis evaluation criteria
Mr. Noboru Wakatsuki, Representative Director,
EcoVadis Japan K.K.
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Discussion points
・Motivation for companies to protect humanrights (increase in corporate value,
relationship with business clients)
・The cost of evaluation and certification (atthe buyer’s or supplier’s expense?)
・How to choose among similar certificationand evaluation frameworks

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Private business initiatives(1) Check sheet for host companies
Mr. Daisuke Akutsu, Director, One Terrace Co.,Ltd(2) Support for establishing certification systems,
etc. related to employment of foreign nationals
Mr. Shoichiro Ikebe, Manager, worlding Inc.
Proposed concept and roadmap for JP-MIRAI
initiatives
Kenichi Shishido, JP-MIRAI Secretariat
Panel Discussion and Q&A(1 )Mr. Masahiro Goto, Chief of the Foreign Affairs Office,Gunma Living and Foreign Affairs Division, Regional
Revitalization Department, Gunma Prefecture(2) Mr. Ryo Shimokaya, President, Asia Skill Exchange
Association(3) Mr. Daisuke Akutsu, One Terrace Co.
(4) Mr. Shoichiro Ikebe, worlding Inc.
(5) Kenichi Shishido, JP-MIRAI Secretariat
Discussion points
The significance and merits of a certification system,and summary of issues for establishing a system

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Open Forum
Public forums are held in conjunction with extraordinary and annual general assemblies.
On July 5, a launch event for the Consultation and Remedy Pilot Project was held under the theme, “JP-MIRAI’s Efforts to
Make Japan a Country of Choice.” Session 1, “’Business and Human Rights’ and the Role of JP-MIRAI,” discussed the
speakers’ efforts related to business and human rights, and the significance of the JP-MIRAI pilot project. Session 2,“Endeavors Toward Improved Reception of Foreign Nationals,” addressed how to support and coexist with foreign nationals
in Japan and the role that JP-MIRAI should play.
On December 9, a number of experts and practitioners spoke on the topic of “Considering the Process-wide Vulnerability of
Migrant Workers.” Session 1 was titled, “Business and Human Rights’ and the Role of JP-MIRAI.” It presented efforts bycompanies to protect the human rights of migrant workers and expectations of JP-MIRAI, while Session 2, “What Should be
Done for Multicultural Coexistence,” discussed how various sectors can work together to consider multicultural coexistence.
July 5, “Public Forum: JP-MIRAI’s Efforts to Make Japan a Country of Choice”
No. of participants

153

December 9 Public Forum: Considering the Process-wide Vulnerability of
Migrant Workers
No. of participants Guest Remarks: Mr. Gen Nakatani, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Human
Rights Issues, and Mr. Yasutomo Suzuki, Mayor of Hamamatsu City
 2021 Activity Highlights Kenichi Shishido, JP-MIRAI Secretariat/JICA Deputy Director General Panel Discussion Session 1: ‘Business and Human Rights’ and the Role of JP-MIRAI• Mr. Yoshinori Takazawa, Director, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Division, Foreign
Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs• Ms. Miwa Yamada, Senior Research Fellow, Inter-disciplinary Studies Center, Institute ofDeveloping Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)• Mr. Hideyuki Hirakawa, Deputy Secretary-General/International Affairs Bureau Director<Observer>, Japan Council of Metalworkers’ Unions• Mr. Makoto Yasui, General Manager of Global Human Resources Support & Managing
Director of Seven Global Linkage (general incorporated association), Member Store Support
Department, Operations Division, Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
• Mr. Yozo Nakao, Social Group, Sustainability Promotion Department, Global Corporate
Headquarters, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
 Panel Discussion Session 2: Endeavors Toward Improved Reception of Foreign Nationals• Ms. Nobuko Tanaka, Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)/Advisor, Residency Support
Division, Residency Management Support Department, Immigration Services Agency• Mr. Hisakuni Hanai, Chief, Multicultural Society & International Affairs Division, Department ofResident Collaboration, Toyohashi City
• Mr. Hideaki Yahiro, Executive Director, Services for the Health in Asian ＆ African Regions(SHARE) NPO• Ms. Midori Nii, Coordinator, Citizen’s Network for Global Activities (CINGA)

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 Guest Remarks: Mr. Gen Nakatani, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister forInternational Human Rights Issues, and Mr. Hiroshi Kikuchi, Commissioner of the
Immigration Services Agency
 Video messages from migrant workers
 Panel Discussion Session 1: What JP-MIRAI should Tackle in Business andHuman Rights• Mr. Nobuyuki Negishi, Purchasing Management Division, Purchasing
Department, Subaru Corporation• Mr. Yasuhiro Inoue, Vice Chairman, Osaka Restaurant Management
Association• Mr. Kenji Miyashita, Director, Executive Officer, Sustainability & ESG/External
Affairs/General Affairs, McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
 Panel Discussion Session 2: What Should be Done for Multicultural
Coexistence• Mr. Haruji Kuroiwa, Chairman of Saga Prefecture International Relations
Association• Ms. Chikako Mie, Representative Director, NPO Teman Hati FUKUOKA• Dr. Bhupal Man Shrestha, Founding Chairman,
Everest International School Japan• (Moderator) Mr. Toshihiro Menju, Managing Director, Japan Center forInternational Exchange

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Advisory Group/Committee of Experts
Advisory Group Meetings and Expert Meetings are held on a regular basis. We receive support in areas of organizational
management, such as business planning, financial support, and organizational structure, as well as expert advice andcooperation on JP-MIRAI activities, including a consultation and remedy scheme in line with the Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights. These are being used to further improve JP-MIRAI’s organizational management and activities.
Date/
time
1st Expert
Meeting

1st Advisory
Meeting

January 18,
2022

February 17,
2022

2nd Advisory and May 13,
Expert Meeting2022

No. ofparticipants
6

6

16

3rd Advisory andExpert Meeting

October 3,
2022

10

4th Advisory andExpert Meeting

December 1,
2022

9Main topics/discussions• Introduction of activities to date
• Overview of main projects (portal/app,consultation/relief), and 2022 activity plan andschedule• Perceived issues of migrant workers• Strengthening information dissemination in Japanand abroad• Consultation and remedy scheme• Outreach to migrant workers• Promoting the participation of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs)• JP-MIRAI portal site (app), JP-MIRAI
consultation/remedy service• Promoting corporate participation• Activities, activity progress reports, and mattersfor consultation• Strengthening information dissemination in Japanand abroad• JP-MIRAI consultation and remedy service• Outreach to migrant workers• JP-MIRAI’s 3–5 year vision• Activity progress reports• Future of JP-MIRAI• Feedback from previous Advisory and Expert
Meeting• 2022 activity highlights (report on member
questionnaire and interviews, review of theConsultation and Remedy Pilot Project for
migrant workers (JP-MIRAI Assist: corporate lot))• 2023 business plan
• 2023 revision of organizational structure

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2022 Advisory Group members (companies and organizations)
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
Teijin Limited.
Toyota Motor Corporation
Federation of Consumer Goods Industries & Consumer Associations(Seidanren)
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
Promotion of International Relationship Association
2022 Committee of Experts members

Name(titles omitted)

Services for the Health in Asian ＆ African Regions(SHARE) Hideaki Yahiro

Hideaki Yahiro

Lawyers’ Network for Foreign Technical Interns

Shoichi Ibusuki

Kamakura Sustainability InstituteEiichiro Adachi

Global Compact Network Japan

Hidetaka Yabe

Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External
Trade Organization (JETRO)

Miwa Yamada

Global HR Strategy

Shohei Sugita

Lawyer, Business and Human Rights Lawyers
Network Japan

Sakon Kuramoto

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Advisory Committee JP-MIRAI Service
An Advisory Committee has been established toensure fair and neutral implementation andoperation of both the JP-MIRAI Consultation andRemedy Pilot Project (corporate lot) and the JPMIRAI Consultation and Remedy Services
Development Project (JICA lot).






Contents of advice
Providing advice and knowledge on establishing a consultation
and remedy scheme through a pilot project from theperspective of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human
RightsVerification and advice on the smooth implementation of thepilot project and important individual matters
Other advice for full-scale implementation of the consultation
and remedy project

Advisory Committee members (titles omitted)
NarisueOtsujiDeputy Director, Regional Bureau, Tokyo Local ofJapanese Trade Union Confederation

MasatoOkamotoGeneral Manager, Environment, Safety & Quality
Assurance Department, Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.

Sakon
Kuramoto

Lawyer, Business and Human Rights Lawyers Network
Japan

Daisuke
Kamimura

Former Chairperson, Dispute Resolution Center
Management Committee, Tokyo Bar Association

Miwa
YamadaDirector-General, Inter-disciplinary Studies Center,
Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO)

Hideyuki
Hirakawa<Observer>
Deputy Secretary-General/International Affairs Bureau
Director, Japan Council of Metalworkers’ Unions

JP-MIRAI Service, a general incorporated
association, was established in March 2022 forthe purpose of facilitating implementation ofcooperative projects utilizing funds from member
organizations and other entities. It is currently
responsible for the business operations of JPMIRAI Assist and JP-MIRAI Friends.
The association carries out the following with the aim of facilitating JPMIRAI’s implementation of cooperative projects utilizing funds frommember organizations and other entities. (Article 3 of the Articles of
Association)
1. Project to establish and operate a consultation and remedy
scheme for migrant workers
2. Project to establish and operate a consultation and remedy
scheme for foreign nationals
3. Infrastructure development project for supporting foreign nationals
4. Other projects necessary to achieve the objectives of theassociation
Board members (titles omitted)
Representative
Director

Kimitoshi
Yabuki

Former President, Tokyo Bar Association

Director

YosukeOkuyamaDirector of Overseas Labor Management Office,Toyota Motor Corporation

Director

Kenichi
Shishido

Special Advisor to the President, Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Director

MayumiTsuryuSeven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer

Auditor

Ayako
SonodaCEO, Cre-en Inc.

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2023 Activity Plan
In 2023, we have reorganized our core activities into three pillars.
JP-MIRAI Service will be reorganized to form the general incorporated association JP-MIRAI.
3 new pillars(1) Basic Policy for Activities in 2023

With Migrant Workers① Clarify public messages —Reorganize activities into threepillars.
② Increase members and improve benefits for participants.
③ Obtain various funding to expand activities.
④ Review the organizational structure.
Plan to establish JP-MIRAI (General Incorporated Association) in
June 2023 (reorganize JP-MIRAI Service).

With Private Sector

With Multi-stakeholders(2) Focus of activities(1) Carry out Information
Sharing/Mutual Assistance with MigrantWorkers① Focus on expanding use of the JPMIRAI Portal (app) and enhancing its
contents.
② Introduce the “JP-MIRAI Safety” toassess their current circumstances
while empowering them.

(2) Collaborate in Business and Human
Rights(3) Learn from One Another andCommunicate Internally and Externally

Based on review of the “Consultation
and Remedy Pilot Project” started in
2022, ① fully implement consultation
and remedy projects, ② reinforce
human rights DD initiatives, and ③
bolster endeavors such as
introducing a certification system.

① Plan workshops, seminars, and otherevents that facilitate the participationand interaction of many members,
and organize archives to make themeasier to use.
② Strengthen internal and external
communications.

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With Migrant Workers

1. Carry out Information Sharing/Mutual Assistance with Migrant Workers
1-1. JP-MIRAI Portal site (app) services••

Disseminate to human resources prior to their arrival in Japan and share information on Japan’s systems and attractions to
reduce problems.
Listen to what migrant workers have to say/introduce the “JP-MIRAI Safety.”1-2. JP-MIRAI Assist services (JICA lot)•••

Operate a consultation service for JP-MIRAI Portal registrants (ongoing).
Provide guidance to migrant workers on using ADR (an ongoing collaborative project with the Tokyo Bar Association).
Share information and build networks with organizations and individuals (members) supporting migrant workers.
Implementing entity: JP-MIRAI Service

1-3. JP-MIRAI Friends services••

Expand the number of users through actions such as collaborating with local governments, private organizations, and similarorganizations.
Hold networking gatherings in cooperation with similar organizations and others, and award commendations for outstanding
examples of cooperation.

2. Collaborate in Business and Human Rights

Implementing entity:
JP-MIRAI Service

2-1. Support services for companies and organizations•Provide host companies with guidelines and training on accepting migrant workers.
•Conduct study tours for sending countries.

2-2. JP-MIRAI Assist (consultation and remedy) services•Operate a consultation service (corporate lot)
•Promote ADR use for migrant workers (collaborative project with the Tokyo Bar
Association)

2-3. JP-MIRAI certification services•Create JP-MIRAI certification criteria.
•Build networks (in cooperation with certification organizations) and issue certification.

2-4. Overseas supply chain management services

3. Learn from One Another and Communicate Internally andExternally3-1. Promote and support member initiatives•Publicize examples of outstanding member activities that adhere to the Code of
Conduct.

3-2. Services to promote mutual learning•Hold introductory seminars, JP-MIRAI gatherings, and new-member networking
events.
•Implement workshops, study groups, and local government workshops.

3-3. Surveys and research on accepting migrant workers•Assemble an international norms and laws research subcommittee.
•Zero-fee subcommittee•Certification Subcommittee•Assemble a human resources development and retention subcommittee.

3-4. Share information in Japan and abroad

With Private Sector

With Multi-stakeholders

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Organizational Structure
The period run by current organizational structure is from June 2022 to May 2023, and a
new organizational structure will put in place from June 2023.
Current organizational structure (as of December 2022)

JP-MIRAI, a voluntary organization

General Assembly (Article 7 of the Charter)
Advisory Group (Article 8 of the Charter)
Committee of Experts (Article 9 of the Charter)
Advisory Committee (Article 10 of the Charter)

Joint Secretariat (Article 12 of the Charter)
JP-MIRAI Services(General Incorporated
Association)

Japan International
Cooperation Agency(JICA)

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Issue date: May 2023
Reporting period: January–December 2022
Contact: Japan Platform for Migrant Workers towards Responsible and Inclusive Society (JP-MIRAI)
ask@jp-mirai.org
https://jp-mirai.org/
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