Working in Japan
“I want to gain caregiving skills and knowledge in Japan.”
“I want to work as a caregiver in Japan.”
There are plenty of people who feel this way.
We want to help make your dreams in Japan come true someday and look forward to working with you as a caregiver.
JCWG運営事務局
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Specified Skilled Worker
Anyone aged 18 or older can apply
Academic credentials are not necessary; you just need to be aged 18 or older.
The salary is equal to or higher than a Japanese employee’s
Regarding salary, the Japanese government has required that foreign caregivers get the same salary (or higher) as that of a Japanese caregiver. You can change jobs (but only within the same industry).
Support will be provided to enable you to work in Japan
The country of Japan, local governments, industry organizations and facilities all offer support in various ways in an effort to make foreign nationals feel comfortable coming to Japan to be care workers. They not only provide support for you as a care worker, but also offer a wide range of comprehensive support ranging from language issues to information for daily living.
The maximum duration is 5 years
The standard period you can work in Japan is 1 year, but it is possible to renew for 6 or 4 months, for a maximum of up to 5 years in total.
You can’t bring your family to live with you in Japan
If you become a certified care worker during the 5-year period, it is possible to upgrade your residence status, continue to work indefinitely, and bring your family with you.
You have to pass 3 types of examinations
There are three tests for Specified Skilled Worker jobs in nursing care: Nursing Care Skills Evaluation Test, Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test, and a test to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency. The Nursing Care Skills Evaluation Test and the Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test set the standard for workers to be an immediate asset in each field by measuring professional skills and knowledge of Japanese used on-site in nursing care.
Interviews with foreign caregivers in Japan
Leonor Merie Ann De Leon
Year of arrival in Japan : 2018
Japanese skill : N3
Residence: Nagano Prefecture
Nguyen Thi Dong
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Nguyen Thi y Thien
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : N3
Residence: Hyogo Prefecture
Kyi Kyi Khaine
Year of arrival in Japan : 2015
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Hyogo Prefecture
Nguyen Thi Hoa
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Cao Xuan Hoi
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : N1
Residence: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Monika Julia Wati
Year of arrival in Japan : 2018
Japanese skill : N3
Residence: Nagano Prefecture
La Thi Su
Year of arrival in Japan : 2021
Japanese skill : N3
Residence : Yamaguchi Prefecture
Tran Truc Nhu
Year of arrival in Japan : 2021
Japanese skill : N3
Residence: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Komang Ayu Purnama Dewi
Year of arrival in Japan : 2018
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Okayama Prefecture
Kauindya Sithumini
Year of arrival in Japan : 2021
Japanese skill : JLPT N3
Residence: Nagasaki Prefecture
Moeurn Srey Pov
Year of arrival in Japan : 2020
Japanese skill : JLPT N4
Residence: Hokkaido
Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Hokkaido
Lovely Estorgio
Year of arrival in Japan : 2016
Japanese skill : JLPT N3
Residence: Nagano Prefecture
Ry Sopheap
Year of arrival in Japan : 2020
Japanese skill : JLPT N3
Residence: Hokkaido
Marie Stella Vi S.Moreno
Year of arrival in Japan : 2016
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Nagano Prefecture
Pornpanitta Torpithakpong
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : N2
Residence: Ibaraki Prefecture
Tran Thi Thu Hoai
Year of arrival in Japan : 2019
Japanese skill : JLPT N3
Residence: Hokkaido
Ashini Nimesha
Year of arrival in Japan : 2021
Japanese skill : JLPT N3
Residence: Nagasaki Prefecture
HAQUE MD ARIFUL
Year of arrival in Japan : 2018
Japanese skill : JLPT N2
Nursing Care Work
Interviews with Japanese people who work with foreign care workers – 2
Interview with Japanese staff working with foreign care workers – 1
Commonly used Japanese phrases when conversing with elderly patients in the course of your care work
Road to Japan
Part 3: “Futures and visions”
Part 1: The appeal of working in Japan and experiences of JCWG seminars
Part 2: The attraction of working in the nursing industry and communication methods
Online Seminar
Since 2020, the JCWG Management Office is holding online seminars all over the world.
This time, we will hold a “live event” connecting Japan and the other countries with the aim of deepening the sense of familiarity with Japan and getting to know the “specified skilled worker system” for getting a caregiver job in Japan. Please check the archived videos.
Theme
- Introduction of charm of Japan
- Introducing Japan now
- Why Japan needs Caregiver worker
- Let’s get know the work of caregiver （about rewarding,daily work flow, traning）
- About Specified skilled worker About Exam （advice and study methods for learning Japanese）
- Q & A
Click<here>and check the latest information about seminars and events.
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Messages from foreign care workers now working in Japan
There are many difficulties such as the language, but you will definitely be happy to work in Japan. And you can learn a lot of things for your future success, and there is a chance to experience Japanese culture and foods. Please follow your goals, study hard, and realize your dream.
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The Nursing Care Skills Evaluation Test and the Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test set the standard for workers to be an immediate asset in each field by measuring professional skills and knowledge of Japanese used on-site in nursing care. The level of Japanese language proficiency can be measured by the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese or the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (N4 or better is required).
