Jakarta. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is partnering with Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to train Indonesian workers for employment in Japan’s fishery industry.
Under this program, trained workers will gain hands-on experience in Japan and are expected to share their knowledge and skills with their compatriots upon returning, contributing to the development of Indonesia’s fishery sector.
According to Japan’s immigration office, the country’s fishery sector employed 3,488 foreign workers as of 2024, with Indonesians making up the majority at 2,888. Japan has been facing a significant decline in its fishery…