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Specialized Employment Programs in Japan
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)
Designed for individuals with specific expertise and Japanese language proficiency. High salaries and long-term residency options.
① Caregiving
Physical assistance and daily life support in elderly care facilities or home care. High demand with long-term needs; Japanese conversation skills are essential.
② Building Cleaning
Cleaning services for hotels, commercial facilities, and offices. Easy to enter for beginners with stable demand; focused on quality management and training.
③ Manufacturing (Machine & Electronics)
Covers casting, machining, and assembly processes. High skill level required with strong demand in regional factories; offers relatively high wages.
④ Construction
Civil engineering and building site work. Continuous infrastructure demand ensures chronic labor shortages; physical contribution is valued.
⑤ Shipbuilding & Ship Machinery
Specialized field involving ship construction, welding, painting, and piping. Demand is concentrated in specific regions with very high retention rates.
⑥ Automobile Maintenance
Inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicles. Highly specialized work requiring certification; chronic shortages in regional repair shops.
⑦ Aviation
Ground handling and aircraft maintenance in airport environments. High-value field with professional growth potential and specialized training.
⑧ Accommodation
Hospitality, front desk, and cleaning in hotels and ryokans. Rapidly expanding due to tourism recovery; Japanese and hospitality skills are key.
⑨ Agriculture
Vegetable/fruit cultivation and livestock management. Seasonal work centered in regional areas; usually includes housing provision for a secure start.
⑩ Fishery
Operation on fishing vessels or aquaculture work. Demanding environment but critical for regional industries; long-term employment is the standard.
⑪ Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Processing and production lines in food factories. Hygiene management is paramount; stable demand allows for large-scale recruitment.
⑫ Food Service
Customer service and cooking assistance in restaurants. Chronic shortages in urban centers; requires Japanese proficiency and hospitality mindset.
⑬ Automobile Transport
Truck, bus, and taxi driving. Demand has surged due to logistics challenges; driver's license and safety training are crucial.
⑭ Railway
Vehicle maintenance, track maintenance, and station operations. A newly established field prioritizing safety with high education standards.
⑮ Forestry
Management of forests and logging operations. Directly linked to regional revitalization; specialized work with persistent labor shortages.
⑯ Wood Industry
Processing, sawing, and drying of lumber. Stable field linked to construction demand; enables long-term employment through skill mastery.
Technical Intern Training (TITP)
An international cooperation program that allows you to learn Japanese industrial skills while working and earning.
Manufacturing
Learn world-class production techniques in electronics, automotive, and machinery.
Construction
Basic to advanced training in infrastructure and residential building.
Agriculture
Practical training in crop cultivation and livestock management.
Textile
Master Japanese quality standards in garment manufacturing and weaving.
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