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Effective Methods for Learning Katakana Words

17/03/2026 by JCWG Editorial Team in Roadmap

Japanese has three writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Additionally, Japanese words can be classified into several categories (word types) including native Japanese words (wago), Chinese-origin words (kango), and loanwords (gairaigo). Katakana words are loanwords, which are foreign words from English and other languages that have been adopted into Japanese. Many katakana words are used […]

Foreign Care Workers Contributing in Medical-Care Collaborative Settings

17/03/2026 by JCWG Editorial Team in Nursing Care Work

When you think of foreign care workers in Japan, what kind of workplace comes to mind? Many people might picture elderly care facilities like special nursing homes or group homes. However, foreign care workers are playing important roles not only in elderly care facilities but also in settings where medical and care services collaborate—such as […]

What Do You Need to Work in Home-Visit Care Services?

17/03/2026 by JCWG Editorial Team in Nursing Care Work

Starting in April 2025, foreign nationals working in nursing care under the Technical Intern Training Program or the Specified Skilled Worker Program can provide home-visit care services under certain conditions. This article will help you understand: What are home-visit care services? Requirements for providing home-visit care services Important points to keep in mind when providing […]

What is “Partial Pass (Exemption from Retaking Passed Parts)” in the Certified Care Worker National Examination?

17/03/2026 by JCWG Editorial Team in Appeal-of-Japan

Starting from the 38th Certified Care Worker National Examination in January 2026, a new system called “Partial Pass (Exemption from Retaking Passed Parts)” has been introduced. This allows people who want to obtain the certified care worker qualification to study at their own pace and plan accordingly. This article provides a clear explanation of the […]

Cutting-edge Nursing Care Techniques That You Can Experience in Rural Japan (Part 2)

01/04/2025 by JCWG Editorial Team in Appeal-of-Japan

In Japan, efforts are underway to introduce various cutting-edge techniques into nursing care. One company that is attracting attention as a pioneer in this field is Akita Sosei Management, which operates nursing care facilities in the Tohoku region’s Akita Prefecture. In the second part of this article, we spoke with the company’s representative, Seiichi Awano, […]

Cutting-edge nursing technologies that can be experienced in Japan’s regions (Part 1)

01/04/2025 by JCWG Editorial Team in Appeal-of-Japan

In Japan, efforts are currently underway to introduce a variety of cutting-edge technologies in the field of nursing care. One notable pioneer in this area is Akita Sousei Management, which operates nursing care facilities in Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region. In Part 1 of this article, we interviewed Seiichi Awano, president of Akita Sousei […]

A Real Story of a Foreigner Working as a Care Manager in Japan 3

28/03/2025 by JCWG Editorial Team in Nursing Care Work

In the first part of our interview series with Dicki Yonata, an EPA care worker turned care manager at the Kenshokai Baden Healthcare Facility for the Elderly in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, we asked Dicki about the things he can do because he is a foreigner, as well as his future goals.

A Real Story of a Foreigner Working as a Care Manager in Japan 1

27/03/2025 by JCWG Editorial Team in Nursing Care Work

In the first part of our interview series with Dicki Yonata, an EPA care worker turned care manager at the Kenshokai Baden Healthcare Facility for the Elderly in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, we asked Dicki, who worked as a nurse in his home country, why he found working in the care industry so rewarding. […]

Real Stories of Foreigners Working as Care Managers in Japan 2

27/03/2025 by JCWG Editorial Team in Nursing Care Work

This is the second part of an interview series with Dicki Yonata, who works at the Kenjokai Baden Geriatric Health Services Facility in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. He started as a candidate for EPA-certified care worker and is now a care manager. In this part, he shares how he studied for the care manager certification […]

Recommended YouTube Channels where You Can Study about Caregiving

27/02/2025 by JCWG Editorial Team in Nursing Care Work

YouTube has a lot of channels related to caregiving jobs and the national examination for certified care workers. It is full of videos that meet a wide range of needs, from beginners at the job to persons who aim to become certified care workers. We will introduce you to recommended channels that are also useful […]

Author: JCWG Editorial Team