
By Yu Yoshimura / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:20 JST,
March 5, 2026
MITO — Amid labor shortages in the transportation industry, Ibaraki Prefecture’s first foreign bus driver began working in Tsukuba in February under the specified skilled workers visa status. He now drives a school bus and enjoys interacting with children.
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