The article discusses the growing number of Indonesians migrating to Japan under work-related visas, specifically the technical intern training and specified skilled worker categories. The surge in Indonesian workers is partly due to the demographic challenges faced by Japan, which is experiencing a decline in its labor population. Companies in Japan are actively recruiting young workers from Indonesia, where nearly half of the 280 million population is under the age of 30, leading to efforts to address local unemployment issues as many young Indonesians search for opportunities abroad.

In Indonesia, the youth unemployment rate has increased to around 17%, significantly higher than the overall national average of approximately 5%. The Indonesian government is promoting overseas work as a means to secure employment and earn foreign currency, with plans to send about 500,000 workers abroad by 2026. Despite the challenges posed by currency depreciation affecting income, many young Indonesians are still motivated to move to Japan due to recommendations from acquaintances and a growing interest in Japanese culture, including anime.

The CEO of BRI, a company facilitating training and deployment of Indonesian workers, highlighted this trend at a training center in Bogor, expressing the importance of this influx for Japan's labor needs. The article concludes by noting that as more Indonesians arrive, Japan could benefit from the youthful workforce while Indonesians seek better economic prospects, illustrating a complex interaction between labor demands in Japan and economic conditions in Indonesia.