New visa system for working in Japan

The system for foreign workers accepted by Japan will change starting this year.

The visa system for foreigners to work in Japan is quite complex. Furthermore, in the past, employment of foreigners in Japan has often been mediated by unscrupulous brokers, and there have been many cases where workers have been placed in dire conditions.

This time, the Japanese government will introduce a new system to improve these problems. Furthermore, since Japan is suffering from a serious labor shortage, the purpose of this legal reform is to solve this problem.

The new system is called the “development work system.'' You can get more information by contacting the Japanese Embassy.

Actually, I once met a young man from the Philippines who works at a nursing home in Japan. I thought that he would surely help the Japanese people, as there is a great shortage of care workers here. I appreciate it very much.

Under this system, a visa that allows you to stay in Japan for three years is issued on the premise that you work in a specific industry field. If you can improve your Japanese language ability and work skills, you can extend your stay. It is said that permanent residence will eventually become possible.

First of all, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 level is required. Passing a skills test is also a condition. The industrial fields in which you can work under this system are as follows.

Nursing care, building cleaning, industrial machinery manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, automobile maintenance, aviation, accommodation, agriculture, fishing, and food manufacturing.