File Presentasi Program Kerja Ke Jepang

Initiatives to Accept New Foreign Nationals and for the
Realization of Society of Harmonious Coexistence
See here for the latest materials (Ministry of Justice

website).
出入国在留管理庁 Accepting New Foreign Nationals (Creation of “Specified Skills”
statuses of residence)
Immigration Services Agency of Japan http://www.moj.go.jp/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/nyuukokuk
anri01_00127.html
【Materials (Contents)】
1 Trends in the Number of Foreign Residents ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1

2 List of Status of Residence ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
3 Breakdown of Number of Foreign Residents by Status of Residence and Nationality
(As of the end of June 2019) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
4 Breakdown of Number of Foreign Workers・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
5 Accepting Foreign Workers ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
6 System Outline (1) Status of Residence ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
7 Policies by Field (14 Fields)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
8 Comparison of Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker Systems
(Outline)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
9 System Outline (2) Accepting Organizations and Registered Support Organizations・・・・・・ 11
10 System Outline (3) Flow Prior to Start of Work ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 12
11 Support Plan Outline (1)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
12 Support Plan Outline (2)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14
13 What are Registered Support Organizations? ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15
14 Notifications (Accepting Organizations and Registered Support Organizations) ・・・・・・・・ 16
15 Specified Skilled Worker Councils by Field・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17
16 Outline of Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for “Specified Skilled Workers” ・・・・・・・ 18
17 Operation Status of Specified Skilled Worker System ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 19
18 Basic Policy and Competent Ministry Ordinances, etc. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 21
19 Comprehensive Measures for the Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign Nationals・・・・ 30
20 Reference Materials ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 36
出入国在留管理庁
Trends in the Number of Foreign Residents Immigration Services Agency of Japan
People 2,829,416 people as of

3,000,000 the end of June 2019
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
850,612 people as of
the end of Dec.1985
1,000,000
500,000
*As of the end of each year. Up to 2011, the number represents registered foreign nationals, and from 2012, the number represents foreign residents.
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List of Status of Residence Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Status of Residence Eligible for Work (With Restrictions on Activity) Status of residence based on personal status or position (Without Restrictions)
Status of Residence Examples

Diplomat Ambassador or minister of a foreign government and their families
Employee of a foreign government engaged in public affairs and their Permanent Resident Individual who is permitted permanent residence
Official
families Spouse or Child of Spouse, biological child, or child adopted by a Japanese
Professor College professor Japanese National national
Spouse or biological child of permanent resident or
Artist Composer, painter or writer Spouse or Child of
special permanent resident who was born and
Permanent Resident
Religious Activities Missionary assigned by a foreign religious organization continues to reside in Japan
Third generation Japanese or child of foreign national
Long Term Resident
Journalist Reporter or photographer of foreign press spouse from a previous marriage
Highly Skilled Professional Highly-skilled human resources in accordance with the points' system
Status of residence which is specifically designated
Business Manager Manager or administrator of a company
Legal/Accounting Services Attorney or certified public accountant Status of Residence Examples
Medical Services Physician, dentist or registered nurse

Designated Activities Domestic staff of a diplomat or working holiday
Researcher Researcher at a government-related institution or company
Instructor Language instructor at a senior high school or junior high school
Engineer/Specialist in Status of residence not to permit work activities (*)

Engineer such as of mechanical engineering, interpreter, designer,
Humanities/ International
language instructor
Services
Intra-company Transferee Transferee from an office abroad
Cultural Activities Researcher of Japanese culture
Nursing carer Care worker
Temporary Visitor Tourist or conference participant
Entertainer Actor, singer, or professional athlete
Student or pupil of a university, junior college, or
Student
Skilled Labor Chef of foreign cuisine or sports instructor language school
Specified Skilled Worker Foreign nationals engaging in works requiring the proficient skills Trainee Trainee
(Note 1) belonging to a specified industrial field (Note 2)
Dependent Spouse or child supported by the foreign resident
Technical Intern Training Technical intern trainee
Note 1: From April 1, 2019 *When accepted for residence not permitting to work, a certain amount of work is
Note 2 : Nursing care, Building cleaning management, Machine parts & tooling industries, Industrial allowed.
machinery industry, Electric, electronics and information Industries, Construction industry,
Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry, Automobile repair and maintenance, Aviation industry,
Accommodation industry, Agriculture, Fishery & aquaculture, Manufacture of food and beverages, 2
Food service industry (Cabinet Decision on Dec. 25, 2018).
Breakdown of Number of Foreign Residents by Status of Residence and Nationality 出入国在留管理庁
(As of the end of June 2019) Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Total No. of Foreign Residents: 2,829,416
Status of Residence Nationality/Region

Designated Other
Activities Skilled Labor
133,186
61,675 40,361 people Thailand
4.7%
2.2% 1.4% 53,713
1.9%
Spouse or Child of
Japanese National USA
143,246 58,484 Other
5.1% 2.1% 407,570
14.4%
Permanent
Resident China
783,513 Indonesia 786,241
Dependent 61,051 27.8%
27.7%
191,017 2.2%
6.8%
Long-term Taiwan
Resident 61,960
197,599 2.2%
7.0%
Nepal
Engineer/ 92,804
Technical Intern
Specialist in Humanities/ 3.3%
Training South Korea
International Services
367,709 451,543
256,414
13.0% Brazil Philippines 16.0%
9.1%
206,886 277,409
Special Permanent
7.3% 9.8% Vietnam
Resident
317,849 371,755
11.2% 13.1%
Student
336,847 11.9%
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Breakdown of Number of Foreign Workers
1,800,000
■(1) Residents based on status 1,658,804 (1) Residents based on status - about 532,000 people
■(2) Residents for work purposes people (Basically “Long-term residents” (mainly Japanese descendants),
■(3) Designated Activities “Permanent residents” and “Spouse or child of Japanese nationals”, etc.)
1,600,000 ■(4) Technical Intern Training ・These statuses of residence have no restrictions on activities, so activities
■(5) Activities other than that Permitted under the Status of for remuneration in various fields are possible.
Residence
531,781
1,400,000 (32.1%) (2) Residents for work purposes – about 329,000 people
(So-called “professional and technical fields”)
1,083,769 people ・For some of these statuses of residence, the criteria for landing
495,668
1,200,000 (33.9%) permission are determined in consideration of “the impact on Japanese
industry and citizen’s lives, and other circumstances”.
459,132
(35.9%)
1,000,000 329,034
(3) Designated Activities – about 41,000 people
(19.8％) (Foreign nurse/care worker candidates based on EPA, working holidays,
413,389 foreign construction workers, foreign shipbuilding workers, etc.)
(38.1%)
486,398 people 276,770 ・Foreign nationals residing in Japan with the status of residence of
800,000 (19.0％) 41,075
“Designated Activities” status of residence may or may not be permitted to
367,211 (2.5％)
238,412 receive remuneration, depending on the details of their individual
(40.4%) (18.6%) 35,615
(2.4％)
permission.
338,690
600,000 318,788 (43.0%) 200,994
26,270 383,978
319,622 308,689 (44.4%) (18.5%)
(2.1%) (23.1％) (4) Technical Intern Training– about 384,000 people
296,834 308,489
(45.7%)
(46.6%) (45.2%) 167,301
18,652 (21.1％)
Aimed at international cooperation with developing countries through skill
253,361 (18.4%)
147,296 12,705
(1.7%)
257,788
transfer.
(45.0%)
400,000 223,820 132,571 (18.7%) (1.4%)
211,108
(20.2%) Under the July 1, 2010, revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee
(46.0%) 110,586
(17.0%)
120,888 124,259 (18.5%) 9,475
(19.5%) Recognition Act, Technical Intern Trainees are now granted the status of
(17.6%) (18.2%) 7,735 (1.2%) 168,296
100,309
5,939 6,763 (1.1%) (18.5%) residence of “Technical Intern Training” under employment relationships
84,878 (17.8%) 123,342 (0.9%) (1.0%) 145,426
from their first year of entry into Japan.
200,000 (17.5%) 112,251 (19.0%）
(19.9%) 130,116
136,608 (18.5%)
(19.9%)
343,791 372,894
(22.5％)
94,769 297,012 (23.5％)
(19.0%) 134,228
(19.5%) 11,026 (19.7%) (23.2%) (5) Activities other than those permitted by the status of residence
(1.7%) 239,577
146,701 192,347 previously granted (part-time jobs for international students, etc.) – about
(21.2%) (22.1%)
82,931 96,897 108,091 109,612 108,492 121,770 (18.6%)
0 (17.1%) (17.2%) (16.6%) (16.0%) (15.9%) (17.0%)
373,000 people
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ・Activities for remuneration may be deemed appropriate if within a range
that does not interfere with the original activity which is the main purpose
Based on the Summary of “Foreign Employment Status” released by the MHLW (as of end Oct. each year) of residence (up to 28 hours per week, etc.).
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Accepting Foreign Workers 出入国在留管理庁
Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Fundamental Concepts
Proactive Acceptance
・Promoting the acceptance of foreign workers in professional or technical fields proactively from
Foreign Nationals in the viewpoint of vitalizing and further internationalizing the Japan's economic society (Basic
Professional or Plan for Employment Policy 9th edition (approved by the Cabinet))
・ There is a need to proactively accept foreign nationals in professional and technical fields, who
Technical Fields
contribute to the revitalization of Japan‘s economy and society, and continuous efforts will be
made to facilitate smooth acceptance by clarifying the operations involved in determining the
status of residence and reducing the burden of the procedures (Basic Plan for Immigration
Control and Residency Management (Ministry of Justice))
Requiring of Various Consideration

・Corresponding deliberately while gaining a national consensus, since the acceptance could have
Other Foreign a big impact on Japan's economic society and people's living (Basic Plan for Employment Policy
Nationals 9th edition (approved by the Cabinet))
・In any case, regarding the acceptance of foreign nationals in the future, as well as ascertaining
the systems and situations of foreign countries and listening carefully to the views of the people,
it is necessary for the government as a whole to conduct a wide range of examinations based on
the situation of operation of the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" established for
the purpose of coping with the labor shortages. (Basic Plan for Immigration Control and
Residency Management (Ministry of Justice))
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System Outline (1) Status of Residence 出入国在留管理庁
○ Specified Skilled Worker (i): Status of Residence for foreign nationals engaging in work requiring skills which need considerable degree of knowledge or
experience belonging to a specific industrial field.
○ Specified Skilled Worker (ii): Status of Residence for foreign nationals engaging in work requiring proficient skills belonging to a specified field
Specified Industry Fields (14 Fields) : Nursing care, Building cleaning management, Machine parts & tooling industries, Industrial machinery industry, Electric,
electronics and information Industries, Construction industry, Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry, Automobile repair and maintenance, Aviation industry,
Accommodation industry, Agriculture, Fishery & aquaculture, Manufacture of food and beverages, Food service industry
(Specified skilled workers (ii) can only be accepted in the two underlined fields)
Major Points for Specified Skilled Worker (i) [Skill Level for Status of Residence Eligible to Work]
○ Period of stay: Renewed every 1 year, 6 months or 4 months, up to 5

years in total Previous Status of Residence New Status of Residence
○ Skill Standards: Confirmed by exams, etc. (those who have completed
“Highly Skilled Professional (i, ii)”
Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempted from exams, etc.)
Professional and Technical Fields

“Professor”
○ Japanese language level: Proficiency in Japanese language required in “Specified Skilled
“Engineer/Specialist in
Worker (ii)
daily life and at the workplace needs to be confirmed by exams, etc. Humanities/International Services”
(those who have completed Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempted “Nursing care”
“Skilled Labor”, etc.
from exams, etc. )
○ Accompanied by family members: basically not permitted
○ Eligible for support by Accepting Organizations or Registered Support
Organizations “Specified Skilled
Worker (i)
Major Points for Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
○ Period of stay: Renewed every 3 years, 1 year or 6 months

Non-Professional/Technical
○ Skill Standards: Confirmed by exams, etc.

○ Japanese language level: No need for confirmation by exams, etc.
Fields
“Technical Intern Training”

○ Accompanied by family members : Possible if requirements are met
(spouse, children)
○ Not eligible for support by Accepting Organizations or Registered
Support Organizations
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Policies by Field (14 Fields)
Labour Shortage
HR Standards Other Important Matters
Conditions
Field Expected No.
Accepted (Max. Skill Test Japanese Language Test Jobs to Engage in Form of Special Conditions on Accepting Organizations
value over 5 years) Employment
(*)
Japan Foundation Test for - In addition to Nursing care (assistance with bathing, feeding and excretion ・Participate in a council organized by the MHLW and provide necessary
Basic Japanese or responding to the physical and mental condition of the user), other related Direct cooperation
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Nursing care
60,000 people Carer skill Japanese Language support services (assistance with recreation and functional training, etc.) ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MHLW
evaluation test Proficiency Test N4 or Note: Visiting services are not included ・Set the number of people accepted at each office
higher (1 test category)
(In addition to the above
Nursing care Japanese
language evaluation test)
Building cleaning field Japan Foundation Test for ・Participate in a council organized by the MHLW and provide necessary
Building cleaning
management
Specified Skilled Basic Japanese or Direct cooperation

37,000 people Worker (i) test Japanese Language - Interior building cleaning ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MHLW
Proficiency Test N4 or 〔1 test category〕・Registered as a “building cleaning business” or a “comprehensive building hygiene
higher management business”
Manufacturing field Japan Foundation Test for ・Casting ・Factory sheet metal work ・Participate in a council organized by the METI and provide necessary cooperation
Specified Skilled Basic Japanese or ・Machinery inspection ・Forging Direct ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the METI
tooling industries
Machine parts &
21,500 people Worker (i) test Japanese Language ・Plating ・Machine maintenance
Proficiency Test N4 or ・Die casting ・Aluminum anodizing treatment
higher ・Painting ・Machining ・Welding
・Metal press ・Finishing
〔13 test categories〕
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
・Casting ・Factory sheet metal work ・Electronic equipment assembly

・Forging ・Plating ・Electric equipment assembling ・Participate in a council organized by the METI and provide necessary cooperation
Industrial machinery industry
Manufacturing field Japan Foundation Test for ・Die Casting ・Finishing Direct ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the METI
5,250 people Specified Skilled Basic Japanese or Japanese ・Printed wiring board manufacturing
Worker (i) test Language Proficiency Test ・Machining ・Machinery inspection ・Plastic molding
N4 or higher ・Painting ・Machinery maintenance ・Metal press
・Iron work ・Industrial packaging ・Welding
Manufacturing field Japanese Foundation Test ・Machining ・Machinery maintenance ・Painting ・Participate in a council organized by the METI and provide necessary cooperation
Electric, electronics and
information Industries
Specified Skilled or Japanese Language ・Metal press ・Electronic equipment assembly ・Welding Direct ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the METI
4,700 people Worker (i) test Proficiency Test N4 or ・Factory sheet metal work ・Electric equipment assembling
higher ・Industrial packaging
・Plating ・Printed wiring board manufacturing
・Finishing ・Plastic molding
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・Belonging to a construction contractor organization for the acceptance of
・ Formwork construction foreign nationals
Japan Foundation ・ Plastering Direct ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MLIT
40,000 people Test for Basic ・ Concrete pumping ・Business certified under the Construction Industry Act
Construction field Japanese or Japanese ・ Tunnel Propulsion ・Engaged with a contract making stable payments of remuneration equal to or
Specified Skilled Worker Language Proficiency ・ Construction machinery and construction greater than that of Japanese people, and subject to pay rise depending on skill
(i) test Test N4 or higher ・ Earthwork and proficiency
Construction industry
・ Roofing ・Important matters related to the employment contract are explained in

・ Telecommunications interviews by way of delivery of the written matters in the individual’s native
・ Reinforcement construction language
・ Reinforcing bar joints ・The number of people accepted is set on accepting construction company units
・ Interior finishing/material mounting ・Remuneration, etc. are described in a “Construction Specified Skilled Worker
・Scaffolding Acceptance Plan” certified by MLIT
・Carpentry ・Receiving confirmation that the “Construction Specified Skilled Worker
・Plumbing Acceptance Plan” certified by MLIT is being properly executed
・Building sheet metal work ・Registered with a construction career advancement system for foreign
・Heat-retention and cool-retention Specified Skilled Workers
・Spray urethane insulation
・Offshore civil engineering
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Shipbuilding and ship

machinery industry
Shipbuilding and ship Japan Foundation ・Welding ・Finishing ・Participate in a council organized by the MLIT and provide necessary
machinery industry Test for Basic ・ Plastering ・Machining Direct cooperation
13,000 people Specified Skilled Worker Japanese or Japanese ・Iron work ・Electrical equipment assembling ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MLIT
(i) test Language Proficiency ・When outsourcing the implementation of support plans to a registered support
Test N4 or higher organization, ensure that it is outsourced to a registered support organization
that meets the above conditions
Automobile repair and
Automobile repair Japan Foundation ・Automobile everyday inspection and maintenance, Regular inspection ・Participate in a council organized by the MLIT and provide necessary
7,000 people and maintenance Test for Basic and maintenance, Disassembly cooperation
maintenance
Specified Skilled Worker Japanese or Japanese 〔1 test category〕 Direct ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MLIT
evaluation test Language Proficiency ・When outsourcing the implementation of support plans to a registered support
・Business certified under the Road Vehicles Act
Specified Skilled Worker Japan Foundation ・ Airport ground handling (ground driving support services, baggage and ・Participate in a council organized by the MLIT and provide necessary
evaluation test (Aviation Test for Basic freight handling services) Direct cooperation
Aviation industry
2,200 people field: Airport ground Japanese or Japanese ・Aircraft maintenance (maintenance of aircraft and equipment, etc.) ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MLIT
handling, aircraft Language Proficiency 〔2 test categories〕・When outsourcing the implementation of support plans to a registered support
maintenance) Test N4 or higher organization, ensure that it is outsourced to a registered support organization
・Business with on-site business certification based on airport management
regulations or certified for the maintenance of aircraft under the Aviation Act
Japan Foundation ・Providing accommodation services, such as working at the front desk, ・Participate in a council organized by the MLIT and provide necessary
Accommodation industry
Test for Basic planning/public relations, hospitality, restaurant services Direct cooperation
22,000 people Accommodation skills Japanese or Japanese 〔1 test category] ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MLIT
evaluation test Language Proficiency ・When outsourcing the implementation of support plans to a registered support
・Authorized “Inn/Hotel Sales” person
・Not work in sales related to adult entertainment businesses
・Not cause to engage directly in adult entertainment businesses
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・General crop farming (cultivation management, collection/shipping/sorting ・Participate in a council organized by the MAFF and provide necessary
Japan Foundation of agricultural products, etc.) Direct cooperation
36,500 people Test for Basic ・General livestock farming (breed management, collection/shipping/sorting Dispatch ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MAFF
Agriculture
Agricultural skills Japanese or Japanese of livestock products, etc.) ・When outsourcing the implementation of support plans to a registered support
evaluation test Language Proficiency 〔2 test categories〕 organization, outsource to a registered support organization that provides
Test N4 or higher necessary cooperation with the council
・Agricultural management entity that has experience hiring workers for more
than a certain period of time
Fisheries skills evaluation Japan Foundation ・ Fishery (production and repair of fishing gear, search for marine animals ・Participate in a council organized by the MAFF and provide necessary
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Test for Basic and plants, operation of fishing gear and machinery, capture of marine Direct cooperation
Fishery & aquaculture
test (Fishing or
9,000 people Japanese or Japanese animals and plants, processing and storage of catch, ensuring health and Dispatch ・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MAFF
aquaculture) Language Proficiency safety, etc.) ・Take action that has been negotiated in councils organized by the MAFF
Test N4 or higher ・Aquaculture industry (production, repair and management of aquaculture ・When outsourcing the implementation of support plans to a registered support
materials, breed management, collection (harvesting) and processing of organization, ensure that the registered support organization complies with
aquaculture animals and plants, ensuring health and safety, etc.) sector-specific standards
- 〔2 test categories〕
food and beverages
Food and Beverage Japan Foundation ・General food and beverage manufacturing (manufacturing/processing and ・Participate in a council organized by the MAFF and provide necessary
Manufacture of
34,000 people Manufacturing Industry Test for Basic health and safety of food and beverages (excluding liquor) Direct cooperation
Specified Skilled Worker (i) Japanese or Japanese 〔1 test category〕・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MAFF
test Language Proficiency
Test N4 or higher
Food service Industry Japan Foundation ・General restaurant industry (food and beverage processing, customer ・Participate in a council organized by the MAFF and provide necessary
Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test for Basic service, store management) Direct cooperation
53,000 people test Japanese or Japanese 〔1 test category〕・Cooperate as required in response to surveys or guidance by the MAFF
Food service
industry
Language Proficiency ・Not work in sales related to adult entertainment businesses

Test N4 or higher ・Not cause to engage directly in adult entertainment businesses
Note: Total number expected to be accepted in the 14 fields (Max. value over 5 years): 345,150 people
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Comparison of Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker Systems (Outline) Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Technical intern training (supervising- Specified skilled worker (i)

organization type)
Applicable laws and The Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees
The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
regulations / The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
Status of residence Status of residence of “Technical Intern Training” Status of residence of “Specified Skilled Worker”
Technical intern training (i): within 1 year; technical intern training (ii): within 2 years;
Period of stay Total of 5 years
technical intern training (iii): within2 years (maximum of 5 years in total).
Skills level of the foreign
No Requires considerable knowledge or experience
national
No Skills level and Japanese language skills level tested through examinations
Examination at time of entry
(Only nursing care workers need to fulfill the N4 level Japanese language skills requirement (Employees who successfully complete technical intern training (ii) are exempt from having to take
into Japan at entry) the examinations, etc.)
An organization that has received a recommendation or approval from a sending country

Sending organization No
government
Yes
Supervising organization (Non-profit business cooperatives, etc. which conduct audits of implementing
No
organizations and other supervisory work . System of permission granted by the
competent ministers)
Yes
Support organization No (Individuals or groups are entrusted by the accepting organization to provide housing for specified
skilled workers and other support. System of registration with the Immigration Services Agency)
Matching foreign nationals

The accepting organization can conduct recruitment activities directly overseas or through a
with the accepting Implemented through the supervising organization and the sending organization
mediating organization, etc.
organization
Limit on the number of

There is no limit on the number of specified skilled workers (except in the field of nursing care,
foreign nationals in the There is a limit on the number according to the total number of full-time staff
construction)
accepting organization
Activities of attending lectures based on the technical intern training plan and of engaging
in work pertaining to skills (i) Activities of engaging in work requiring a considerable degree of knowledge or experience
Activity content Activities of engaging in work requiring skills, etc. based on the technical intern training (professional or technical field)
plan ((ii) and (iii)) (non-professional or technical field)
In principle not possible. However, in unavoidable situations such as bankruptcy of the

It is possible to change jobs within the same business category or among business categories
Transfer and change of job organization implementing the training, transfer is possible at the time of transition from
where commonality in the skills level has been confirmed through an examination.
(ii) to (iii).
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System Outline (2) Accepting Organizations and Registered Support Organizations 出入国在留管理庁
About the accepting organizations
1. Criteria for accepting organizations to accept foreign nationals

① Employment contract entered into with the foreign national is appropriate Immigration Services Agency
(e.g., the amount of remuneration is equivalent to or greater than that a Japanese national would receive
for the same kind of work)
② The organization itself is appropriate (e.g., no violation of the immigration or labor-related laws
within the past 5 years)
Guidance/ Advice
③ There is a system in place to support foreign nationals (e.g., able to offer support in a language
Guidance/advice
On-site
Registration/ investigat
understood by foreign nationals) Cancellation of Notifica Notifica
ion/impr
④ The plan to support foreign nationals is appropriate (e.g., includes general living orientation, etc.) registration tion tion
ovement
order
2. Obligations of the accepting organization
① Reliable fulfillment of the employment contract entered into with the foreign national
(e.g., payment of appropriate remuneration)
Guidance/advice
Registered
② Provision of appropriate support for foreign nationals → possible to outsource support to a registered Accepting
Notification
support
support organization organization
If all support is entrusted, １③ has already been satisfied organization
③ Submission of various notifications to the Immigration Services Agency
Note. Failure to do ① to ③ will result in permission being denied for acceptance of foreign nationals, and the
organization may be subject to guidance and improvement orders from the Immigration Services Agency.
Support Support
Employment
contract
Support
About the registered support entrustment
organizations
1. Criteria for registration

① The organization itself is appropriate (e.g., no violation of the immigration or labor-related laws Foreign nationals
within the past 5 years)
② There is a system in place to support foreign nationals (e.g., able to offer support in a language
understood by foreign nationals)
2. Obligations of the registered support organization
① Implementation of appropriate support for foreign nationals
② Submission of various notifications to the Immigration Services Agency
Note. Failure to do ① and ② may result in registration being revoked.
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System Outline (3) Flow Prior to Start of Work 出入国在留管理庁
Foreign nationals coming to Japan from Foreign nationals residing in Japan

overseas <Skills Test> (Medium to long term residents)
・Testing based on specified industry fields
Foreign nationals that have Foreign nationals <Japanese language test>
・Japan Foundation Fundamental Japanese Test Foreign nationals that have
successfully completed newly entering (Japan Foundation)
Technical Intern Training (ii) or
successfully completed Foreign students etc.
Japan Technical Intern Training (ii)
・Japanese Language Proficiency
Test (N4 or higher)
Exempt from tests Passed tests overseas (Japan Foundation, Japan Exempt from tests Passed tests
Educational Exchanges and Services)
(skills/Japanese) (skills/Japanese) etc. (skills/Japanese) (skills/Japanese)
Directly apply for jobs or receive assistance in job searching from private employment agencies Directly apply for jobs or receive assistance in job searching from Hello Work or private employment agencies
[Conclusion of employment contract with accepting organization]

Receive medical check and advance guidance, etc. from accepting organization
Application for Certificate of Eligibility Application to change the status of residence
*Proxy application by staff of the accepting organization

*In principle, by the individual
Regional Immigration
Determination Determination
Services Bureau
Permission to change the status of residence
Issue of Certificate of Eligibility
Certificate of Eligibility sent to accepting organization Issue of Resident Card
Requirements for foreign nationals

Visa application *The Certificate of Eligibility is sent by the accepting
○18 years or older
organization to the overseas embassy
○Has passed a skill/Japanese language test (foreign
Overseas nationals that have successfully completed Technical Intern
embassy Determination Training (ii) are exempt)
○Has not stayed for more than 5 years as Specified Skilled
Issue of Visa [Implement without delay after entering Japan (or Worker (i)
changing the status of residence)] ○No security deposit has been collected and no contract has
○Attend life orientation provided by the been signed which sets out penalties
accepting organization
○Register as a resident in the municipalities in
○Where self-supported, fully understands the details of
Issue of Resident Card which the individual lives their responsibilities
*May be issued at a Enter Japan ○Open a salary bank account etc.
later date ○Secure housing
etc.
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Support Plan Outline (1) 出入国在留管理庁
Main Points
○ Accepting organizations must create a plan (Support Plan for Foreign nationals in Specified Skill Worker (i), Hereinafter “support plan”) for the
smooth and stable implementation of work life, daily life and social life support for Specified Skilled Worker (i) foreign nationals engaged in the
activities of “Specified Skilled Worker (i), and must provide support based on this plan.
* There is no duty to support Specified Skilled workers (ii).
■ Creation of a Support Plan

・Accepting organizations must create a support plan when applying for residence (*) and submit this with the application documents at the time of
application.
*Application for certificate of eligibility for Specified Skilled Worker (i) and application for permission to change the status of residence, etc.
■ Major Elements of Support Plans

・Implementation details and methods for the 10 items (see page 14) necessary for work life, daily life and social life as specified by Ministerial
Ordinance
・Name and title of support manager and supporter
・Where the implementation of support is contractually outsourced to another party, the name and address of that other party
・Registered support organization (only when outsourced to a registered support organization)
■ Outsourcing Support Plan Implementation to Registered Support Organizations

・Accepting organizations may outsource all or part of the support plan to another party (concluding a support outsourcing contract).
・Where the accepting organization outsources all of the implementation of the support plan to a registered support organization (see page 15),
they shall be deemed to have a system in place to provide foreign nationals with support.
・Registered support organizations that have received the outsourcing of support cannot further outsource the implementation of support (it
may make use of interpreters, etc. within the scope of providing assistance through the implementation of support activities).
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Support Plan Outline (2) Immigration Services Agency of Japan
(1) Provide Advance Guidance (2) Pick-up and Drop-off when Entering and Leaving (3) Support with Contracts Necessary to Secure
・Explain in person or by video call working conditions, Japan Housing/Living
immigration procedures and the existence of security deposit ・Pick-up and drop-off between airport and office or ・Serving as joint guarantor, providing company
collection, etc. after the signing of employment contracts but home when arriving housing etc.
prior to applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or applying for
・Pick-up and drop-off and accompaniment to security ・Guidance on opening a bank account, and
permission to change the status of residence
checkpoints at airport when returning establishing utility and mobile phone contracts, etc.
(4) Provide Life Orientation (5) Accompany for Official (7) Respond to Questions and
(6) Provide Opportunities to Learn Japanese
Complaints
・Explanation of Japanese rules and Procedures ・Enrolment information for Japanese language
classes and provision of information on Japanese ・With respect to consultations and
manners, how to use public institutions, ・As necessary, accompany for
learning materials etc. complaints about work and life,
contact information and disaster response residential registration, social provide necessary guidance and
for smooth social life. security and tax procedures etc., and advice in a language which can be
aid for document preparation fully understood by the foreign
nationals
(8) Promote Exchanges with Japanese People (9) Support Change of Employment (in the event of staff (10) Regular Interviews and Reporting to
・Provide guidance and assist in the participation in reduction etc.) Administrative Agencies
exchanges with local residents such as neighbourhood ・Help to find work in the event that the accepting side cancels ・The person responsible meets regularly with the
associations, and local festivals etc. the employment contract due to their own circumstances, foreign national or their boss (at least once every
providing a letter of recommendation, and the granting of paid three months) and reports any violations of the Labor
leave for job hunting and necessary administrative procedures, Standards Act
etc.
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What are Registered Support Organizations? 出入国在留管理庁
Individual or Organization seeking to Register as a (4) After

登録支援機関になろうとする者
Registered Support Organization Registration Registered Support Organization
(1) Registration (3) Notice of

Application Registration
*Take in *Registered in Notification
person or mail registry (Support status,
change of details etc.) Support Outsourcing Contract
Implement all of Support
Regional Immigration (Outsource all of the support
Plan
plan)
Services Bureau
・Guidance and advice

(2) Confirmation of
Registration Requirements ・Report/document
submission request
・Cancellation of
registration Accepting Employment
Foreign Specified
Organization Contract Skilled Worker (i)
What are Registered Support Organizations?
○ Registered support organizations engage in outsourcing contracts with accepting organizations to provide all of the support based on support plans.
○ To become a registered support organization, it is necessary to be registered by the Commissioner of the Immigration Services Agency.
○ Registered organizations will be entered into the registered support organization registry, which is posted on the Immigration Services Agency
website.
○ Registration is for 5 years, with renewal possible.
○ An application fee is payable for registration (New registration – 28,400 yen; Renewal – 11,100 yen)
○ Registered support organizations must make various notifications, regular and as necessary, to the Commissioner of the Immigration Services Agency.
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Notifications (Accepting Organizations and Registered Support Organizations) 出入国在留管理庁
Main Points
○ Accepting organizations and registered support organizations must make various notifications to the Commissioner of the
Immigration Services Agency irregularly or regularly (in accordance with the nature of each notification).
○ Failure to notify or making false reports by the accepting organization is subject to penalties.
■ Notifications of Accepting Organizations *Subject to guidance and /or penalties in the case of violations
[Irregular notifications]
・Notification of changes to specified skilled worker employment contracts, termination of contracts and the conclusion of new contracts
・Notification of changes to the support plan
・Notification of the conclusion of a support outsourcing contract, change of contract or termination of contract with a registered support
organization
・Notification of difficulty to accept specified skilled workers
・Notification of misconduct with respect to immigration or labor laws and regulations
[Regular notifications]
・Notification of acceptance status of specified skilled workers (e.g. total number of foreign specified skilled workers accepted, information such as name etc., number of days of activity,
location, business details etc.)
・Notification of the implementation status of support plans (e.g. content of consultations and response results) *except where all of the implementation of the support plan has been
outsourced to a registered support organization
・Notification of the activity status of specified skilled workers (e.g. remuneration payment status, number of employees leaving, number of missing people, cost of acceptance etc.)
[Regular Notifications]*Both accepting organizations and

■ Notifications of Registered Support Organization registered support organizations
○Notification quarterly within 14 days of the start of the
*Subject to guidance and/or cancellation of registration in the case of violations following quarter
[ Irregular notifications] (1) 1Q: January 1 to March 31
・Notification of changes to registration application items (2) 2Q: April 1 to June 30
(3) 3Q: July 1 to September 30
・Notification of the suspension, abolition or resumption of support services (4) 4Q: October 1 to December 31
[Regular notifications]
・Notification of support implementation status (e.g. name of specified skilled workers, name of accepting organization, details of consultations from
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Specified Skilled Worker Councils by Field 出入国在留管理庁
Main Points
○ For the proper operation of the system, competent Ministry in each field establishes a Council for each specified industrial field.
○ These Councils strengthen the coordination of members, share systems and information so that local operators can accept the foreign Specified
Skilled Workers that they require, and raise awareness of legal compliance issues.
Illustration
All accepting organizations that

accept foreign Specified Skilled
Workers must participate in a
Council (Note)
Details of Activities
○ Sharing the purposes and best practices of systems for the acceptance of foreign Specified Skilled Workers
○ Awareness of legal compliance for organizations involved with certain Specified Skilled Workers
○ Understand and analyse information on changes in employment structures and economic conditions
○ Understand and analyse labor shortages by region
○ Examination and adjustment of measures to reduce the concentration of labor in metropolitan areas based on labor shortages and acceptance
status etc. (including making necessary requests to members when excessive concentrations are recognized)
○ Sharing of other information and issues, and consultation etc. for the smooth and proper implementation of accepting activities
Note: In the construction field, accepting organizations are required to belong to a corporation which is jointly established with the industry organization, and 17
this corporation is a member of the Council.
Outline of Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for “Specified Skilled Workers” Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Basic Government Policy (Cabinet Decision, December 25, 2018)

Take necessary measures such as the preparation of intergovernmental bilateral arrangements etc. to prevent the intervention of malicious brokers that collect deposits etc.
Comprehensive Measures (Ministerial Decision, December 25, 2018)

○ Comprehensive measures to promote the smooth and appropriate acceptance of foreign workers: Elimination of malicious brokers
Aim to eliminate malicious brokers with the 9 countries in which Japanese language tests are conducted and that are expected to dispatch foreign workers (hereinafter “Nine
priority countries”), by preparing intergovernmental bilateral arrangements, etc. which build a framework for sharing information, and, as necessary, proceeding with the negotiation of
similar intergovernmental arrangements with countries other than those above that are also expected to dispatch workers.
Main Points of MOC

○ Sharing Information
Quickly share useful information to ensure the smooth and proper dispatch and acceptance of foreign Specified Skilled Workers. This information includes the following acts by
organizations in both countries involved in the recruitment and hiring of foreign Specified Skilled Workers.
●Collection of security deposit, setting penalties, human rights abuses, falsified documents, unfair collection of expenses etc.
○ Consultation on Problems
Discuss regularly and as necessary to correct issues where improvements are required for the proper operation of the system.
Illustration of MOC
Provide Government of Japan Provide Provider of Information
information on information on
malicious agents malicious agents
Other MoJ MHLW Regional Immigration Services Bureau
Country’s Share and Use Prefectural Labour Bureau Prefectural Police
Government Information
Propose and
Foreign Technical Intern Training Organization
consult on MOFA NPA Etc.
response
Signees (11 countries)

(As of the end of December, 2019; Bold indicates countries with whom MOC have been concluded in the Comprehensive Measures )
Philippines (Mar 19), Cambodia (March 25), Nepal (March 25), Myanmar (March 28), Mongolia (April 17), Sri Lanka (June 19),
Indonesia (June 25), Vietnam (exchanged documents July 1), Bangladesh (August 27), Uzbekistan (December 17)，Pakistan
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Operation Status of Specified Skilled Worker System (1) 出入国在留管理庁
Status of Specified Skilled Worker Permits (as of the end of August 2020; preliminary)
Social Insurance Agent Breakdown of Registered Support Organizations
(Individual)
① Issue of Certificate of Eligibility 6,349 cases 77 cases Other
1.5％ 411 cases
8.2％
② Permission to Change of Status of Residence 5,922 cases General incorporated
association
③ Registration of Registered Support Organization 5,034 cases 149 cases
3.0%
Companies (Stock,
partnership etc.)
Administrative Scrivener 2,749 cases
(Individual) 54.6％
363 cases
7.2％
Breakdown of Permitted Cases
SME Business Cooperatives
1,285 cases
25.5％
Number of Certificates of Eligibility Number of Permits to Change of Status of Residence
（Number of Permits/Issues） Number of Specified Skilled Workers Residing in Japan
14,000 (as of the end of August 2020; preliminary)
12,271 No. of Foreign Specified Skilled Workers (1) Residing in Japan 7,538 people
12,000
5,922 Field People
8,000
10,458 7,538 Nursing care 284
10,000 5,010 7,000 6,669 Building cleaning management 104
5,950 Machine parts & tooling industries 621
8,043 6,000
8,000 Industrial machinery industry 668
7,111 4,256 5,225
5,000 Electric, electronics and information 310
6,327 3,513 4,496
Industries
6,000 5,725 2,775 3,987
6,349 4,000 Construction industry 534
2,258
5,448 2,994 Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry 206
3,981
3,000
4,000 1,690 Automobile repair and maintenance 68
3,109 3,552 2,162
3,467
1,357 3,5983,787 2,000 1,621 Aviation industry 10
2,201
2,000 1,062 1,019 Accommodation industry 47
1,351 2,291
1,000 597 Agriculture 1,130
384 791 1,752
676 1,139 120 219
0 14 20 96 205 148 380 0 2 20 34 Fishery & aquaculture 88
0 236 411 675 0
End End End End End End End End End End End End End End End End End
End End End End End End End End End End End End End End End End End Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Manufacture of food and beverages 2,674
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug 2019 2020 Food service industry 794
2019 2020
Operation Status of Specified Skilled Worker System (2) 出入国在留管理庁
Implementation Status of Specified Skilled Worker Testing etc. (As of the end of Ａｕｇｕｓｔ 2020, Created with reference to each testing organization’s website)
Location (Month) Number of Examinees Number of Successful examinees
(Philippines) Apr 2019-Mar 2020, Jun-Aug 2020
(Cambodia) Sep 2019-Mar 2020, May-Aug 2020
(Skills Test) (Skills Test)
(Indonesia) Oct 2019-Apr 2020, Jun-Aug 2020
8,492 people (Note 1) 4,961 people (Note 1)
Nursing care (Nepal) Oct 2019-Mar 2020,Jul 2020
(Japanese Language Test) (Japanese Language Test)
(Mongolia) Nov, Dec 2019
8,032 people (Note 1) 5,207 people (Note 1)
(Myanmar) Feb, Mar 2020
(Japan Domestic) Oct-Dec 2019, Mar-Aug 2020
(Philippines) Feb,Mar 2020
Building cleaning management (Myanmar) Dec 2019 709 people (Note 1) 495 people (Note 1)
(Japan Domestic) Nov, Dec 2019,Aug 2020
Machine parts & tooling industries (Note 2)
Industrial machinery industry (Note 2) (Indonesia) Jan 2020 23 people 4 people
Electric, electronics and information Industries (Note 2)
Construction industry (Note 2) (Japan Domestic) Aug 2020 － (Note 1) － (Note 1)

(Philippines) Nov 2019
Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry (Note 2) 17 people 10 people
(Japan Domestic) May, Aug 2020
Automobile repair and maintenance (Philippines) Dec 2019-Mar 2020 32 people 25 people
(Philippines) Nov 2019
Aviation industry (Note 2) (Mongolia) Oct 2019 340 people(Note 1) 194 people(Note 1)
(Japan Domestic) Nov 2019, Feb, Aug 2020
(Myanmar) Oct 2019
Accommodation industry 3,021 people 1,692 people
(Japan Domestic) Apr, Oct 2019, Jan, Jul 2020
(Philippines) Oct 2019-Mar 2020,Jul,Aug 2020
(Cambodia) Jan-Mar, Jun-Aug 2020
Agriculture (Note 2) (Indonesia) Jan-Mar, Jul, Aug 2020 863 people (Note 1) 689 people (Note 1)
(Japan Domestic) Mar, Jun-Aug 2020
Fishery & aquaculture (Note 2) (Indonesia) Jan 2020 19 people 8 people
(Philippines) Nov 2019-Mar 2020
Manufacture of food and beverages (Indonesia) Jan-Mar 2020 3,488 people 2,767 people
(Japan Domestic) Oct 2019, Feb 2020
(Philippines) Nov 2019-Mar 2020, Jul, Aug 2020
(Cambodia) Jan-Mar, Jun-Aug 2020
Food service industry (Indonesia) Jul, Aug 2020 8,978 people (Note 1) 5,462 people (Note 1)
(Japan Domestic) Apr, Jun, Sep, Nov 2019, Feb 2020
Total (Skill Test) 25,982 people (Skills Test) 16,307 people
(Philippines) Apr-Jun, Aug-Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, Jul, Aug 2020
(Cambodia) Oct 2019, Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug 2020
Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (Indonesia) Oct, Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, Jul, Aug 2020
(JFT-Basic) (Nepal) Oct, Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, Jul, Aug 2020 10,346 people (Note 1) 3,659 people (Note 1)
(Mongolia) Nov 2019
(Myanmar) Mar 2020
Note 1: The number of examinees and successful examinees for Nursing care (skills test and Japanese language test), Building cleaning management, Construction industry, Aviation industry, Agriculture, and Food service industry after
August which have not been released are not included in the cumulative totals.
Note 2: Test implementation status differs by business area.
Basic Policy and Competent Ministry Ordinances, etc.
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Outline of Basic Policy for the Operation of the System of Specified Skilled Worker Status of Residence
Basic Policy on the Operation of the Specified Skilled Worker Status of Residence System for the Establishment of a Proper System for the Specified Skilled
Worker Status of Residence (Revision of Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act Article 2-3)
１ Matters related to System In order to respond to a growing labor shortage, including within medium and small enterprises, and in conditions in which it is difficult to
Significance secure human resources even after national efforts to improve productivity and to secure domestic human resources, this system has
been developed to accept foreign nationals that have a certain level of expertise and skill in industrial fields and that are immediately
ready to work
(*) Confirmed by tests prescribed by
２ Matters related to Securing Human Resources with foreign nationals due to Shortages in Industrial Fields ３ Matters related to Required Human Resources the competent administrative agency
➢Fields Accepting Foreign Specified Skilled Workers Specified Skilled Worker (i) Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
Given the difficulty in securing human resources even after national efforts to improve productivity and to Requiring considerable expertise
・
Experienced skills (*)

Skill Standards and skill (*)
secure domestic human resources, industrial fields (specified industrial fields) can secure these lacking
human resources with foreign nationals １
Japanese language Basically, a level of some daily

➢Consideration of Local Circumstances concerning Lack of Human Resources ability conversation and no obstacles to daily
life, with Japanese language ability
－
Strive to take necessary measures so that employment is no excessively focused in metropolitan areas and necessary for work (*)
other specific areas Period of stay Up to a total of 5 years Period of stay must be renewed
➢Estimated Number Accepted Describes the expected number of acceptances over 5 years based on field-
Accompaniment by Basically not permitted Possible
specific management policies Family Members
４ Basic Matters related to the Coordination of related Administrative Agency Work
➢Domestic Initiatives Thoroughly eliminate malicious brokers by strengthening cooperative relationships with the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare etc.
➢Overseas Initiatives Take necessary measures such as the development of intergovernmental documents such as bilateral arrangements etc. to prevent intervention by malicious brokers such as
the collection of deposits etc.
➢Responding to Changes in Labour Shortages
〇The heads of relevant administrative agencies should continuously understand the condition of labor shortages in specified industrial fields. Where a change to labor shortage circumstances is
deemed to have occurred, future acceptance policies etc. shall be discussed by organizations related to the system and administrative authorities in the field. As necessary, relevant administrative
authorities shall meet to review the operation policies for each field and shall consider measures such as the suspension of the issue of Certificates of Eligibility or the removal of a field from
Ministerial Ordinances specifying specified industrial fields
〇In the absence of significant changes to economic circumstances, the expected number of acceptances over the next 5 years shall be the upper limit for the acceptance of foreign nationals under
this system
➢Handling of Security Issues
In order to avoid people going missing and security issues in the acceptance of foreign Specified Skilled Workers, organizations related to the system and administrative authorities in the field
should take necessary measures to grasp and link information
５ Important Matters related to System Operation
➢Support for foreign Specified Skilled Worker (i)
Support life orientation and learning Japanese for daily life, handle consultations and complaints from foreign nationals, and support the promotion of exchanges between Japanese people and
foreign nationals
When using Hello Work when changing jobs, conduct vocational consultations and introductions as appropriate, understanding the desired conditions at Hello Work and skill and Japanese
language levels etc.
➢Employment Status In principle direct employment on a full-time basis. Temporary employees can also be allowed in exceptional circumstances as specified in field-specific operating policies
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Outline of Ministerial Ordinance to Accept New Foreign Nationals Immigration Services Agency of Japan
１ New Ministerial Ordinances (2 Ministerial Ordinances) ２ Revision of Existing Ministerial Ordinances (2 Ministerial Ordinances)
(1) Ordinance on Standards for Specified Skilled Workers (1) Ordinance on Landing Standards
○ Standards to be met by employment contracts between accepting ○ Standards for foreign nationals
organizations and foreign nationals ・ Be 18 years or older
・ Remuneration is at least equal to the amount that would be paid to a Japanese ・ Be in good health
person engaged in the same work ・ No security deposit has been collected
・ Be allowed to take leave to temporarily return to their home country ・ Has gone through relevant procedures where procedures
・ Where the foreign national cannot afford expenses to return home, this shall are set to be complied with in the dispatching country
be provided by the accepting organization, and the organization shall take measures ・ Specified Skilled Worker (i): Meets required skill level and
to ensure the smooth return home at the completion of the contract Japanese proficiency
etc. Note: Those who have successfully completed Technical Intern
Trainee (ii) are exempt
○ Standards to be met by accepting organizations themselves ・ Specified Skilled Worker (ii): Meets required skill level
・ Comply with labor, social insurance and tax-related laws and regulations etc.
・ Not cause workers engaged in the same tasks as foreign Specified Skilled
Workers to leave their job involuntarily within a one year period
・ Not allow a person to go missing within one year for reasons attributable to (2) Regulation for Enforcement of the Immigration Control and Refugee
the accepting organization Recognition Act
・ Not fall under any grounds for disqualification (no violations of immigration or
labor laws in the past 5 years etc.) ○ Regulations for the registration of Registered Support
・ Pay remuneration by direct transfer, etc. into a savings account Organizations etc.
・ Have a track record of accepting mid- to long-term foreign residents and ・ A support manager and supporters have been appointed
properly managing them, and have appointed a support manager and (may be concurrent)
supporters from among officers and employees (may be concurrent) (*) ・ A track record of accepting mid- to long-term foreign
・ Have a system to provide support in languages that can be fully understood by residents and properly managing them
foreign nationals (*) ・ Have a system to provide support in languages that can
・ Support managers not subject to disqualification (*) etc. be fully understood by foreign nationals etc.
Note: Standards marked with (*) above are not necessary where all support is outsourced to a
registered support organization ○ Notification items from accepting organizations etc.
○ Standards to be met by Support Plans ○ Other
*Specifying the support details described in the Basic Policy ・ The period of stay for Specified Skilled Worker (i) is a total
of 5 years
(2) Ordinance on Industrial Fields
・ The period of stay per visit (renewable) is
4, 6 or 12 months for Specified Skilled Worker (i)
○ Accepting fields, skill levels 6 months, 1 year, 3 years for Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
etc.
*defined to reflect the operating policy for each field
Note: Under the Cabinet Ordinance on the Acceptance of New Foreign Nationals, regulations were established for registration fees for registered support
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Standards for Foreign Specified Skilled Workers Immigration Services Agency of Japan
(Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Act, Landing Standards Ordinance)
■ Standards Common to Specified Skilled Worker (i) and Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
(1) Be 18 years or older
(2) Be in good health
(3) Have a passport issued by foreign government that guarantees to cooperate with the smooth enforcement of deportation
(4) No security deposit has been collected
(5) Where costs are paid to a foreign organization, agreement is made with the organization fully understanding the amount
and breakdown of costs
(6) Has gone through relevant procedures where procedures are set to be complied with in the dispatching country
(7) Regarding regular costs for foreign nationals such as food and living expenses, agreement shall be made with a full
understanding of benefits to be paid to cover such expenses, and other documentation or statements shall be provided to
show that the amount of said costs are actual and correct amounts
(8) Comply with standards specific to certain fields (*as specified in notifications provided by the competent Ministry in that
field)
■ Standards applying only to Specified Skilled Worker (i)

(1) Prove by testing or other evaluation methods that they have the necessary skills and Japanese ability (However, this is not
required for persons that have successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii), and for whom the skills acquired
through Technical Intern Training are considered relevant to the skills required for the work in which they will be engaged)
(2) The total period of stay for Specified Skilled Worker (i) shall be less than 5 years
■ Standards applying only to Specified Skilled Worker (ii)

(1) Proved by testing or other evaluation methods that they have the necessary skills
(2) Technical Intern Trainees are deemed to work to transfer skills to their home country
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Accepting Organization Standards (1) 出入国在留管理庁
(Article 2-5, Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Act, Article 1 of the Specified Skilled Worker Standard Ministerial Ordinance)
■ Standards to be Met by Specified Skilled Worker Employment Contracts

(1) Shall be engaged in work that requires skills specified by Ministerial Ordinance in the field
(2) Prescribed working hours shall be the same as the prescribed working hours for regular workers at the accepting
organization
(3) Remuneration shall be at least equal to the amount that would be paid to a Japanese person engaged in the same work
(4) There shall be no discrimination such as in the determination of remuneration, implementation of education and training,
use of welfare facilities or other treatment due to being a foreign national
(5) Shall be allowed to take leave to temporarily return to their home country
(6) Where the worker is to be dispatched as a temporary worker, the destination and period of dispatch shall be stipulated
(7) Where the foreign national cannot afford expenses to return home, this shall be provided by the accepting organization,
and the accepting organization shall take measures to ensure the smooth return home at the completion of the contract
(8) The accepting organization shall take all necessary measures for the health and living conditions of the foreign national
(9) Comply with standards specific to the field (*specified in notifications from the competent Ministry in the field)
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(Article 2-5, Paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Act, Article 2 Paragraph 1 of the Specified Skilled Worker Standard Ministerial Ordinance)
■ Standards to be Met by Accepting Organizations

(1) Comply with labor, social insurance and tax laws and regulations
(2) Not cause workers engaged in the same tasks as foreign Specified Skilled Workers to leave their job involuntarily within a one year period
(3) Not allow a person to go missing within one year for reasons attributable to the accepting organization
(4) Not fall under any grounds for disqualification (no violations of immigration or labor laws in the past 5 years, etc. )
(5) Create documentation detailing the activities of foreign Specified Skilled Workers and maintain for at least one year from the completion date of the
employment contract
(6) Not conclude an employment contract where the accepting organization is recognized as collecting a security deposit from the foreign national, etc.
(7) The accepting organization shall not have concluded contracts, etc. which set penalties
(8) Not directly or indirectly burden foreign nationals with support expenses
(9) In the case of dispatched workers, the dispatching organization shall be engaged in the relevant field and shall be deemed appropriate, in addition to meeting
standards (1) through (4)
(10) Take measures to provide notification of the establishment of worker accident insurance
(11) Have an appropriate system in place to continue to fulfil employment contracts
(12) Pay remuneration by direct transfer, etc. into a savings account
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(Article 2-5, Paragraph 3 of the Act, Article 2 Paragraph 2 of the Specified Skilled Worker Standard Ministerial Ordinance)
■ Standards to be Met by Accepting Organizations Themselves (Support System related)

*Where all support is outsourced to a registered support organization, the following standards shall be met.
(1) Corresponding with any of the following.

(a) Have a track record of accepting and properly managing mid- to long-term foreign residents (with work qualifications only) over the past two
years and have appointed a support manager and supporters (at least one per office. The same shall apply below) from among officers and
employees (the support manager and supporter may serve concurrently. The same shall apply below)
(b) Have appointed a support manager and supporters from among officers and employees with experience in life consultation for mid- to long-
term foreign residents (with work qualifications only) over the past two years
(c) Have appointed a support manager and supporters from among officers and employees that can properly implement support activities at the
same level as (a) or (b)
(2) Have a system which can implement support in languages that can be fully understood by foreign nationals
(3) Create documentation detailing the support activities and maintain them for at least one year from the completion date of the employment
contract
(4) The support manager and supporter are able to neutrally implement the support plan and do not fall under disqualification grounds.
(5) Not neglect support based on support plan within 5 years
(6) Have a system where the support manager or supporter conducts regular interviews with the foreign national or persons in a position to
supervise them
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Support Plan Standards 出入国在留管理庁
(Article 2-5, Paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of the Act, Articles 3 and 4 of the Specified Skilled Worker Standard Ministerial Ordinance)
■ Standards to be Met by Support Plans

(1) Set out the following (a) through (e) in the Support Plan
(b) Outsourcing contract details when all support is outsourced to a registered
(a) Support details
support organization
・ Provide information prior to entering Japan on matters to be aware of in Japan
(c) Outsourcing contract details when outsourced to a party other than a registered
・ Pick up and drop off foreign nationals at the airport, etc. when they enter/leave the
support organization
country
(d) Name and title of support manager and supporters
・ Provide appropriate support for securing housing, such as acting as guarantor for
(e) Matters specific to the field
lease contracts, and provide necessary support for the contracting of items necessary
(2) Support plans are created in Japanese and in a language that can be fully
for life such as the opening of savings accounts and the use of mobile phones etc.
understood by the foreign national, and a copy is delivered to the foreign national
・ Provide information after entering Japan on general life in Japan
(3) Support contributes to the proper residence of foreign nationals, and can be
・ Accompany foreign nationals in registration procedures etc.
properly implemented by the accepting organization
・ Provide opportunities to learn Japanese necessary for daily life
(4) The provision of information prior to entering Japan is carried out in person or by
・ Offer consultations/complaint handling, advice and guidance
video conference etc.
・ Provide support to promote exchange between foreign nationals and Japanese people
(5) The provision of information and support such as consultations and complaint
・ When canceling an employment contract for reasons not attributable to the foreign
handling, etc. are conducted in a language that can be fully understood by the
national, provide support for activities to find a new place of employment
foreign national
・ The support manager or supporter shall regularly meet with the foreign national and
(6) When support is partially outsourced to another party, the scope of the
persons in a position to supervise them and shall notify relevant administrative
consignment is clearly specified
agencies in the event of an issue arising such as a violation of labor related laws etc.
(7) Comply with standards specific to the field (*specified in notifications from the
competent Ministry in the field)

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Reasons for the Refusal of Registration as a Registered Support Organization 出入国在留管理庁
(Article 19-26 of the Act, Articles 5 of the Enforcement Order, and Articles 19-20 and 19-21 of the Enforcement Regulations)
■ Reasons for the Refusal of Registration as a Registered Support Organization
*Registration is allowed for corporations and individuals that do not correspond to any of the following reasons for refusal of registration.
(1) Parties that have been punished by relevant laws, and for which the execution of such punishment or the end of such execution was completed within
the past 5 years
(2) Parties that can no longer properly provide support due to physical or mental breakdown, or that have not been reinstated following a decision to
commence bankruptcy proceedings
(3) Parties that have had their registration as a registered support organization canceled within the past 5 years (including persons that were canceled
officers of corporations)
(4) Parties that have violated immigration or labor laws or have committed remarkably unjust acts within 5 years of the application for registration
(5) Parties applicable to reasons established for the elimination of organized crime group members
(6) In the case of trainers at accepting organizations or implementing organizations in Technical Intern Training system, parties that have allowed people to
go missing over the past year
(7) Parties that have not appointed a support manager or supporters (the support manager and support may serve concurrently)
(8) Parties that do not correspond to any of the following
(a) Parties with a proven track record of accepting and properly managing mid- to long-term foreign residents (only with work qualifications) in the past
2 years
(b) Parties with experience in providing various consulting services to foreign nationals residing in Japan and engaged in work for remuneration in the
past 2 years
(c) Parties with support managers or supporters that have a certain amount of experience in providing life consultation services for mid- to long-term
foreign residents (only with work qualifications) for more than 2 of the past 5 years
(d) Parties able to properly carry out support work to the same extent as (a) through (c)
(9) Parties that have not established a system to provide support such as information and consultations, etc. to foreign nationals in a language that they
can fully understand
(10) Parties that do not create documentation of the status of support operations and maintain them for one year or more from the completion date of
the employment contract
(11) Parties for whom the support manager or supporter has certain convictions making them fall under grounds for disqualification
(12) Parties that have directly or indirectly burdened foreign nationals with expenses required for support
(13) Parties that do not show the amount and breakdown of expenses of the accepting organization at the conclusion of support contracts
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Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and
Coexistence of Foreign nationals
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Framework for Accepting Foreign Nationals 出入国在留管理庁
Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals (revised)

- Realizing a society of harmonious coexistence where Japanese people and foreign nationals can live comfortably and safely
together by properly accepting foreign nationals into society (172 measures, 24.5 billion yen)
Listening to opinions and awareness-raising activities Efforts aimed at promoting appropriate and
etc. to realize a society of harmonious coexistence smooth acceptance of foreign nationals
with foreign nationals
Support for foreign nationals as residents Construction of a new residency management system
Technical Intern
Training Act
Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act

・Basic government policy
・Operational policies by
field (14 fields)
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
(Specialized and Technical Fields)

Temporary Visitor (Tourists etc.)
Qualified Foreign Workers
Technical Intern Trainees

International students etc.
Specified Skilled
Worker
New
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Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals (revised) 【Outline】
The government introduced “Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals” in December 2018. In line with the direction
December 20, 2019
of “Enhancement of Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals” formulated in June 2019, the government has revised Ministerial Conference on
Acceptance and Coexistence of
the Comprehensive Measures. Continuously, the relevant ministries and agencies will work together to steadily implement and enhance the Comprehensive Foreign nationals
Measures.
Efforts aimed at promoting appropriate and smooth acceptance of foreign nationals

(measures to prevent the concentration of specified skilled workers in metropolitan areas and other specific areas, smooth implementation of skill
exams on the Specified Skilled Worker)
-Promote job matching support connecting foreign workers seeking employment to companies in the region （financial support for local governments that perform job matching in the Care Worker field,
mediation for job offers and job seeking by the organization for specified skilled workers in the construction field, implementing of model project through collaboration between the local governments and
the Public Employment Security Offices (Hello Work) ）
-Active support for voluntary, proactive and leading efforts by the local governments through Subsidy Program for Promotion of Regional Revitalization （collection of reference cases, horizontal
deployment etc.）
-Expand opportunity to take skill exams on the Specified Skilled Worker（enabling temporary visitor to take the exams), and prevention of fraud in the Japanese language tests
-
Support for foreign nationals as residents
- Expand support to local governments for one-stop consulting counters （expansion of the scope of the subsidies to all local governments and to multiple local government’s cooperation, corresponding to
consultation from Japanese nationals contributing coexistence）
- Establish the “Center for Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals” (provisional name) consolidating the related departments of the Immigration Services Agency, the Japan Legal Support Centers
(“Houterasu”), human rights organs, the Public Employment Security Offices(“Hello Work”), visa information desks, JETRO and others （promoting foreign nationals’ employment in rural areas, responding to
inquiries from the one-stop consulting counters, training for local government officials, trial implementation of interpretation support services）
- Create guideline for utilization of “Plain Japanese”
- Efforts aimed at realizing AI simultaneous interpretation and expanding supported languages concerning multilingual speech translation technology
- Enhance spread information and support at the time of a disaster（Promotion of disaster information in 14 languages, multilingualize responses to “Dial 119”）
- Requests for procedures to obtain a driving license to be provided in multiple languages（the driving license tests, procedures to change from a foreign driving license to a Japanese driving license）
- Prepare an environment to facilitate the opening of accounts by foreign nationals at banks and other financial institutions (publication of leaflets in 14 languages, appropriate management of bank accounts through
keeping track of the period of stay by financial institutions）
- Enhance Japanese language education for foreign nationals as residents（preparation of a comprehensive system to reinforce the Japanese language education environment in the region, expansion of supported
languages of ICT learning teaching materials）
- Support evaluation for Japanese communication skills in working situations of foreign workers （creation of definition for communication ability and evaluation tools and provision to each company as a model)
- Ensure school attendance of foreign children and pupils properly（spreading of the best examples of understanding of school attendance status and promoting of school attendance based on result of “survey for
school attendance of foreign national children” , support for local governments that provide meticulous guidance such as Japanese language education）
- Strengthen support of employment for international students
・Promotion of employment for international students who graduate in autumn (promotion of year-round recruitment, notifying on the status of “Designated Activities” that allow international students who have
been offered a job to stay until employment to companies)
・Sharing a checklist and best practices in order to promote flexibility in the recruitment process and treatment after hiring by responding to the each Japanese ability of the international students, dissemination
from the relevant ministries and agencies to economic organizations and universities
・To promote acceptance of internship of international student in Japan and from overseas（briefing session and seminar at the “Center for Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals”(provisional name) ）
- Multilingualize safety and health education materials for foreign workers, creation of teaching materials for danger experience by VR technology
Construction of a new residency management system

- Stricter examinations of status of residence, such as not to allow universities and other educational institutions with improper management of the enrollment of international students to accept international
students, and to create the same standards to Japanese language educational institutions
- Strengthen efforts to prevent the disappearance of technical intern trainees（efforts such as suspension of acceptance for a certain period of time with regard to implementing organizations that are at fault for
the disappearances）, check strictly the requirements including the same amount of remuneration to Japanese workers, disseminate that technical intern trainees can change their training sites in case of such as
human rights violations
- Consider effective deportation methods as well as legislative and other measures, building upon the discussion of “the Expert Meeting on Detention and Deportation”
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〔Detailed Version〕Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals (revised) Outline (Provisional Translation)
In recent years, the number of foreign nationals residing in Japan has increased (2.83 million), and the number of foreign workers in Japan has also rapidly increased (1.46 million). A new
status of residence has been established (enforced from April 2019)
⇒ In December 2018, the government introduced the “Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals” as part of its effort to enhance appropriate and
December 20, 2019
smooth acceptance of foreign nationals and in order to promote the development of an environment for realizing a society of harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals. Ministerial Conference on
In line with the direction of “Enhancement of Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign nationals” formulated in June 2019, the government has revised the Acceptance and Coexistence of
Comprehensive Measures. Continuously, the relevant ministries and agencies will work together to steadily implement and enhance the Comprehensive Measures. Foreign nationals
Listening to opinions and awareness-raising activities etc. to realize a society of

Support for foreign nationals as residents
harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals
(1) Building a framework to listen to opinions of Japanese and foreign nationals (1)Create livable local communities
○ Continuously listen to opinions from a broad range of stakeholders at the Meeting to Listen to ①Provide multilingual information on administrative procedures and living, and develop a structure of counseling
○ Expand support to local governments for one-stop consulting counters （expansion of the scope of the subsidies to
“Voices of Our people” (continuous exchange of opinions with local governments), enhance the all local governments and to multiple local government’s cooperation, corresponding to consultation from Japanese
general organization by development of the system for Accepting Environmental Coordinator nationals contributing coexistence）
(2) Implementation of awareness-raising activities ○ Establishment of the “Center for Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals” (provisional name) consolidating the
○ Implement human rights awareness-raising activities to realize a “cohesive society” where all related departments of the Immigration Services Agency, the Japan Legal Support Center (“Houterasu”), human rights
organs, the Public Employment Security Offices(“Hello Work”), visa information desk, JETRO and others （promoting foreign
people support mutually and value each other’s human rights nationals’ employment in rural areas, responding to inquiries from the one-stop consulting counters, training for local
government officials, trial implementation of interpretation support services）
○ Prepare and utilize a “Guidebook on Living and Working” (14 languages and “Plain Japanese” ) for safe and secure living
Efforts aimed at promoting appropriate and smooth acceptance of foreign nationals and working in Japan
○ Create guideline for utilization of “Plain Japanese”
(1) measures to prevent the concentration of specified skilled workers in metropolitan areas and ○ Efforts aimed at realizing AI simultaneous interpretation and expanding supported languages concerning multilingual
other specific areas speech translation technology
○ Promote job matching support connecting foreign workers seeking employment to ②Promote and support measures for multicultural coexistence in local communities
companies in the region （financial support for local governments that perform job matching in ○ Active support for voluntary, proactive and leading efforts by the local governments through Subsidy Program for
Promotion of Regional Revitalization （collection of reference cases, horizontal deployment etc.） (reposted)
the Care Worker field, mediation for job offers and job seeking by the organization for specified ○ Train personnel and organizations involved in providing for foreign nationals and build networks
skilled workers in the construction field, implementing of model project through collaboration (2) Improve the environment on life services
between the local governments and the Public Employment Security Offices (Hello Work)） ① Develop an environment to provide medical care, health and welfare services
○ Publicizing of the advantages of working in the regional areas in cooperation with local ○ Promote the reliable medical system, which is accessible for foreign patients in any residential areas, by promoting the use of telephone
governments and promote provision of support to the regions through the subsidies for interpreters and multilingual translation systems, developing manuals for the acceptance of foreign patients in medical institutions, and
preparations for an environment for the acceptance of foreign nationals establishing regional countermeasure council, etc.,
○ Active support for voluntary, proactive and leading efforts by the local governments through ○ Placement of medical interpreters and medical coordinators and supporting multilingualization of information to
Subsidy Program for Promotion of Regional Revitalization （collection of reference cases, local hub medical institutions
○ Reduce the occurrence of unpaid medical charges by checking foreign nationals who have a record of unpaid medical charges under a
horizontal deployment etc.）
strict immigration control
(2)Smooth implementation for skill exams and Japanese language tests of the Specified Skilled ○ Appropriately implement pre-entry screening for tuberculosis to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Worker ② Enhance spread information and support at the time of a disaster
○ To expand opportunity to take skill exams on the Specified Skilled Worker（enabling ○ Promote dissemination of disaster and weather information in 14 languages through Japan Meteorological Agency(JMA) website and
temporary visitor to take the exams), and prevention of fraud in the Japanese language tests “Safety tips” which disseminates Earthquake Early Warnings and public protection information
○ To enhance methods for disseminating information on the Specified Skilled Worker skill exams ○ Multilingualize responses to the emergency number “119” through three-way simultaneous interpretation, use a multilingual speech
and Japanese language tests (provision of the latest information in multiple languages on the translation application for ambulance service, train Information Coordinators for foreign disaster victims
Ministry of Justice website. Multilingual websites for the relevant organizations) ③ Enhance traffic safety measures, and responses to accidents and incidents, consumer problems, legal problems, human
rights issues, and requests for advice by the needy
(3) Excluding malicious intermediary organizations (brokers) ○ Requests for procedures to obtain a driving license to be provided in multiple languages（the driving license tests,
○ To agree on bilateral intergovernmental documents and share information based on them procedures to change from a foreign driving license to a Japanese driving license）
○Rigorous exclusion of malicious intermediary organizations (brokers) etc. through reinforced ○ Multilingualize responses to “Dial 110” calls , and responses at the sites of accidents and incidents
cooperation among the relevant organizations such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassies ○ Multilingualize support at consumer affairs centers (Consumer Hotline-188), JLSC (Japan Legal Support Center), human
and Consulates), the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health, Labour rights bodies , and consultation services by the needy
and Welfare and the Organization for Technical Intern Training, as well as imposing strict ④ Prepare an environmentand support for securing housing
immigration examination ○ Disseminate practical service manuals for landlords and rental agencies, rented housing standard contracts in foreign languages, etc.
(4)Expand supports for Japanese language educational infrastructure overseas (supported in 14 languages including “Plain Japanese”)
○ Promote registration, provision of housing information, and housing support on rental housing that are intended for the promotion of
○ To Promote the implementation of Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic)
smooth move-in for persons requiring housing support, including foreign nationals
necessary for living and working in Japan ⑤ Improveuser-friendly financial and telecommunication services
○Enhance supports for Japanese language educational infrastructure overseas through the Japan ○ Prepare an environment to facilitate the opening of accounts by foreign nationals at banks and other financial institutions
Foundation, etc. (training of local teachers, supports for activities of local institutions) (publication of leaflets in 14 languages, appropriate management of bank accounts through keeping track of the period of stay by financial
○ To enhance disseminating information through the Japanese Embassies and Consulates, ensure institutions）
accurate and effective public relations on the Specified Skilled Worker in collaboration with the ○ Promote multilingual services at the time of entering into contract for mobile phones, widespread knowledge to the
Japanese Embassies and Consulates effect that a person’s identity can be verified through presentation of a residence card
*Underlined portions show changes from Dec 2018 Comprehensive Measures
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(3) Realization of smooth communication (Enhance Japanese language education) ② Support stable local employment
○ Enhance Japanese language education for foreign nationals as residents（preparation of a comprehensive system to ○ Promote multilingual responses at Hello Work (supported in 14 languages) and support local
reinforce the Japanese language education environment in the region, expansion of supported languages of ICT learning
reemployment , implement vocational training for settled foreign nationals
teaching materials）
○ Promote the establishment of evening classes at public junior high schools and enhance educational activities
○ Expand the implementation region and targets for training businesses aimed at gaining an
○ Create framework for Japanese language education based on CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for understanding of business etiquette and the improvement of communication in the Japanese workplace
Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment) (7) Promote enrollment in social insurance, etc.
○ Development, enhancement, and spread of training / retraining programs for Japanese language teachers, and improve ○ Promote enrollment in social insurance through the provision of information from the Ministry of Justice
new qualifications to prove the attributes and abilities of Japanese language teachers to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, etc.
○ Support evaluation for Japanese communication skills in working situations of foreign workers （creation of ○ Secure proper use of Health Care Insurance (in principle, introduce a domestic residency requirement as
definition for communication ability and evaluation tools and provision to each company as a model)
a rule to recognize dependents, respond to inappropriate cases, etc.)
(4) Measures for foreign national children
○ Promote appropriate support for foreign national children at day care centers and others ○ Improve the tax payment environment such as support for reliable performance of the tax obligation
○ Ensure school attendance of foreign children and pupils properly（spreading of the best examples of understanding of
school attendance status and promoting of school attendance based on result of “survey for school attendance of foreign Construction of a new residency management system
national children” , support for local governments that provide meticulous guidance such as Japanese language education）
○ Steadily improve the Fixed Number of Teachers Required for Japanese Language Teaching based on the Law Concerning
Class-Size and the Standard of the Number of School Personnel in Public Compulsory Education Schools, and support the (1) Implement smooth and expedited procedures for the status of residence
assignment of Japanese language teaching assistants or mother tongue supporters ○ Expand online applications for status of residence procedures by the accepting companies, etc.
○ Improve the competency of teachers and others (promotion of nationwide training through the development of training (application for certificate of eligibility, application for change of status of residence, application for
instructors and dispatch of instructors to training sessions organized by the local governments, and other measures) certificate of authorized employment, etc.), and enforce standard processing periods
○ Support local governments that provide Career education for senior high school students and others in collaboration ○ Promote smooth acquisition and renewal of the Individual Number Cards, and consider the integration
with regional companies and NPOs, and ensure learning opportunities of the residence cards and the Individual Number Cards
(5) Support employment for international students, etc. (2) Strengthen residence management network
○ Publicize information on the public notice on “Designated Activities”(No.46) in order to increase employment ○ Consider online linking between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
opportunities for international students who have graduated from Japanese universities
to promote the sharing of information to accurately grasp the situation of residence and employment of
○ Promotion of employment for international students who graduate in autumn (promotion of year-round recruitment,
foreign nationals
notifying on the status of “Designated Activities” that allow international students who have been offered a job to stay until
employment to companies)
○ Build a mechanism to accurately grasp employment situation by industry, occupation, status of
○ Promote “Program for Training Foreign Nationals in Japanese Food Culture” which expanded the coverage of jobs residence, etc., and improve / utilize official statistics
available for international students who have graduated from cooking or confectionery technical schools ○ Strengthen immigration and residency management system in the Immigration Services Agency
○ Further simplification of the documents required for the applications for residence when getting a job in small or (3) Accurate management of international students enrolment
medium-sized business or other businesses ○ Stricter examinations of status of residence, such as not to allow universities and other educational
○ Accredit by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology programs at universities to promote institutions with improper management of the enrolment of international students to accept international
employment , etc. students, and to create the
○ Sharing a checklist and best practices in order to promote flexibility in the recruitment process and treatment after same standards to Japanese language educational institutions
hiring by responding to the diversity of the international students, dissemination from the relevant ministries and ○ Share information on Japanese language education institutions among the related organizations and
agencies to economic organizations and universities utilize such information in the examinations by the Ministry of Justice and visa screening by the Ministry of
○ Request publication of the employment rate of international students, prioritize allocation of scholarships to educational Foreign Affairs
institutions depending on the status of employment support efforts and employment situation , enhance support for study (4) Further optimization of Technical Intern Training Program
abroad / Japanese language learning to secure nursing care personnel ○ Share information on Technical Intern Trainees known by the Immigration Services Agency to enhance
○ Allocate coordinators nationwide who provide prompt and efficient recruiting assistance to small and medium sized
on-site inspection capabilities of Organization for Technical Intern Training
enterprises
○ Provide information at job fairs and other related events n Japan and overseas, for those interested in internship ○ Consider measures to share directly with Technical Intern Trainees how to respond in the event of fraud
matching or employment in Japanese companies and the possibilities of becoming involved in crime after disappearance etc.
○ To promote acceptance of internship of international student in Japan and from overseas（briefing session and ○ Strengthen efforts to prevent the disappearance of technical intern trainees（efforts such as
seminar at the “Center for Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals”(provisional name) ） suspension of acceptance for a certain period of time with regard to implementing organizations that are
○ Develop guidelines for promotion of appropriate use of internships and publicize information about internships at fault for the disappearances）, check strictly the requirements including the same amount of
(6) Ensure an appropriate work environment remuneration to Japanese workers, disseminate that technical intern trainees can change their training
① Ensure proper working conditions and employment management, guarantee industrial health and safety sites in case of such as human rights violations
○ Develop the structure of the labor standards inspection offices and Public Employment Security Offices ( Hello Work), (5) Strengthen measures against illegal foreign residents
strengthen the onsite inspection capacity of the Organization for Technical Intern Training ○ Eliminate illegal foreign residents thoroughly by strengthening cooperation among the relevant agencies,
○ Expand advice structure and promote multilingualization at the “Foreign Workers Consultation Corner（Advisor for such as the National Police Agency, Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Workers）” ,“Telephone Consultation Service for Foreign Workers” and the “Advice Hotline on Labor Conditions” ○ Implement careful examinations of provisional release guarantors and optimize the setting of amounts
(supported in 14 languages) for temporary deposits
○ Create a new app for the Technical Intern Trainee Handbook which is distributed at the time of entry, so that Technical
○ Utilize the return-home support program of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), thereby
Interns can obtain information they need to know on a timely basis
○ Multilingualize safety and health education materials for foreign workers, creation of teaching materials for danger
reinforcing efforts to promote voluntary departure of those who resist deportation
experience by VR technology
○ Consider effective deportation methods as well as legislative and other measures, building upon the
discussion of “the Expert Meeting on Detention and Deportation”
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Accepting Environment Coordinator 出入国在留管理庁
１．Establishment of Accepting Environment Coordinators

○A total of 13 staff have been assigned at 8 regional immigration services bureaus and three district immigration services
offices nationwide to improve the accepting environment for foreign nationals, including 11 general examiners for Accepting
Environment Coordinators and 1 immigration inspector at each of the Tokyo and Nagoya Offices.
２．Major Roles
Contact point for local governments
○Listen to opinions from organizations, including local governments, related to the establishment of accepting environments
for foreign nationals
○Respond to consultations from local governments, provide information and implement training, etc. on the establishment and
operation of consultation services for foreign residents
Promote various measures for the realization of social

integration for foreign nationals
Contact Information
Office Names Address Contact No. Name of Agency Address Contact No.
Sapporo Third Joint Government Bldg., Osaka Regional Immigration Services 1-29-53 Nankou Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Sapporo Regional Immigration Services 06-4703-2115
12 Odori-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 011-261-9658 Bureau Status Management Division
Bureau
Status Division
Sendai Second Legal Affairs Joint Government Bldg., Kobe Local Joint Government Bldg.,
Sendai Regional Immigration Services Kobe District Immigration Services
29 Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 078-393-2398
1-3-20 Gorin, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi 022-256-6080 Office
Bureau Status Division
Status Division
0570-03-4259 Hiroshima Legal Affairs Government Bldg.,

Tokyo Regional Immigration Services 5-5-30 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 2-31 Kami-hacchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City,
(department No.) Hiroshima Regional Immigration
Bureau Status Management Division Hiroshima 082-221-4412
230 Services Bureau
Employment and Permanent Status of Residence
10-7 Torihama-cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Screening Division
Yokohama District Immigration Services Kanagawa
045-769-1721 Takamatsu Legal Affairs Joint Government Bldg.
Office Employment and Permanent Status of Residence Screening Takamatsu Regional Immigration
Division 1-1 Marunouchi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa 087-822-5851
Services Bureau
Status Division
Nagoya Regional Immigration Services 5-18, Shoho-cho, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi
052-559-2151 Fukuoka Legal Affairs Government Complex No.1
Bureau Status Management Division Fukuoka Regional Immigration 3-5-25 Maizuru, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
092-717-7596
Services Bureau Employment and Permanent Status of Residence
Screening Division
Naha First Local Joint Government Bldg.,

Naha District Immigration Services
1-15-15 Higawa, Naha City, Okinawa 098-832-4186
Office
Status Division
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Reference Materials
・Relationship between Technical Intern Training (ii) Jobs and Specified Skilled Worker (i) fields ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ①
・Relationship between Specified Skilled Worker (i) Fields and Technical Intern Training (ii) Jobs ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ②
・Contacts for Inquiries about “Specified Skilled Worker” Status of Residence ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ③
・Benefits of Working in Regional Areas・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ④
・Examples (Construction, Shipbuilding, Agriculture) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ⑤
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Relationship between Technical Intern Training (ii) Jobs and Specified Skilled Worker (i) fields (industrial fields) 1/4
1 Agriculture (2 occupations, 6 jobs)
3 Construction (22 occupations, 33 jobs)
Occupation Job Field (Industrial Field) Occupation Job Field (Industrial Field)
Cultivation farming Greenhouse horticulture Boring Percussion drilling
Field cultivation, vegetables Agriculture (General Rotary well work
Fruit trees cultivation farming) Construction sheet metal Duct sheet metal
Livestock farming Pig raising Interior and exterior sheet
metal
Chicken raising Agriculture (General livestock Refrigerated air conditioning Refrigerated air conditioning
Dairy farming) equipment construction equipment construction
Joinery production Wooden joinery processing
2 Fisheries (2 occupations, 9 jobs)
Architecture carpentry Carpentry work
Occupation Job Field (Industrial Field) Formwork construction Form work Construction (formwork
Fishing boat fishing Bonito skipjack fishing construction)
Longline fishing Rebar construction Rebar assembly Construction (rebar construction)
Squid fishing Scaffolding Scaffolding
Round haul net fishing Stonework Stone processing
Trawl fishing Fishery (fishery) Stone pitching
Gill net fishing Tiling Tiling
Fixed net fishing Thatching Thatching Construction (roofing)
Crab and shrimp basket fishing Plastering Plastering Construction (plastering)
Aquaculture Scallop and oyster culture Piping Building plumbing
Fishery (aquaculture)
Plant piping
Thermal insulation work Hot and cold insulation work
Interior finishing Plastic floor finishing work
Carpet flooring work
Steel foundation work
Board finishing work Construction (interior finishing)
Curtain work
Sash construction Building sash construction
Waterproof construction Ceiling waterproofing
construction
Concrete pumping Concrete pumping work Construction (concrete pumping)
Wellpoint construction Wellpoint work
Mounting Wall covering Construction (mounting)
Construction machinery Dozing/leveling
manufacture Loading
Drilling Construction (construction
Compaction machinery manufacture)
Furnace construction Furnace construction
Technical Intern Training System List of Target Occupations/Jobs (80 occupations and 144 jobs as of Dec. 28, 2018) ①－１
4 Food Manufacturing (11 occupations, 16 jobs) 5 Textiles and Clothing (13 occupations, 22 jobs)
Occupation Job Field (Industrial Field) Occupation Job Field (Industrial Field)
Can seaming Can seaming Spinning operation Pre-spinning processing
Poultry processing Poultry processing Static spinning processing

Heated fish processing Dried fish strip production Winding yarn processing
Food manufacturing
Hot product production Yarn twisting processing
Seasoned processed goods Weaving operation Preparation processing

production
Weaving processing
Smoked product production
Finishing processing
Non-heated fish processing Salted food production General food and beverage
Food manufacturing industry (General food and Dyeing Yarn dyeing
beverage industry(food and
Dried food production beverage (excluding Textile and knit dyeing
alcoholic beverages)
Fermented food production production, processing and Knit product manufacturing Sock manufacturing
hygiene)) Circular knit manufacturing
Fish-paste production Kamaboko production
Vertical knit fabric Vertical knit fabric manufacturing
Beef and pork production Beef and pork production manufacturing
Women’s and children’s Women’s and children’s ready-
Ham, sausage and bacon Ham, sausage and bacon clothing manufacturing made clothing manufacturing
production production Men’s clothing Men’s ready-made clothing
Bread making Bread making manufacturing manufacturing
Underwear manufacturing Underwear manufacturing
Daily dish production Daily dish processing
Bedding production Bedding production
Agricultural pickle Agricultural pickle production
production Carpet manufacturing Woven carpet manufacturing
Medical and welfare facility Medical and welfare facility
Restaurants Tufted carpet manufacturing
meal production meal production
Needle punched carpet manufacturing
Canvas product Canvas product manufacturing

manufacturing
Cloth sewing Shirt manufacturing
Sewed seat manufacturing Car seat sewing
Technical Intern Training System List of Target Occupations/Jobs (80 occupations and 144 jobs as of Dec. 28, 2018) ①－２
6 Machinery and Metals related (15 occupations, 29 jobs)
Occupation Job Field (Industrial Field)
Casting Cast iron casting Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (casting)
Non-ferrous metal casting industries (casting)
Forging Hammer die forging Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (forging)
Press die forging industries (forging)
Die casting Hot chamber die casting Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (die
Cold chamber die casting industries (die casting) casting)
Machining Normal lathing
Machine parts & tooling
Milling
industries (machining) Industrial machinery industry Electrical, and electronic information Shipbuilding and maritime
Number controlled lathing (machining) industries (machining) (machining)
Machining center
Metal press Metal press Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (metal Electrical, and electronic information
industries (metal press) press) industries (metal press)
Ironwork Structural ironwork Industrial machinery industry (ironwork) Shipbuilding and ship
machinery industry (ironwork)
Factory sheet metal work Machine sheet metal work Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (factory Electrical, and electronic information
industries (factory sheet metal) sheet metal) industries (factory sheet metal)
Plating Electroplating Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (plating) Electrical, and electronic information
Hot dip galvanizing industries (plating) industries (plating)
Aluminum anodizing Anodizing treatment Machine parts & tooling
industries (aluminium)
Finishing Tool finishing
Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (finishing) Electrical, and electronic information Shipbuilding and ship
Mold finishing
industries (finishing) industries (finishing) machinery industry (finishing)
Machine assembly finishing
Machine inspection Machine inspection Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (machine
industries (machine inspection) inspection)
Machine maintenance Mechanical system maintenance Machine parts & tooling Industrial machinery industry (machine Electrical, and electronic information
industries (machine maintenance) maintenance) industries (machine maintenance)
Electronic equipment assembly Electronic equipment assembly Industrial machinery industry (electronic Electrical, and electronic information
equipment assembly) industries (electronic device assembly)
Electrical equipment assembly Dynamoelectric equipment assembly

Transformer assembly
Industrial machinery industry (electrical Electrical, and electronic information Shipbuilding and ship
Distribution panel/control panel assembly equipment assembly) industries (electrical device assembly) machinery industry (electrical
equipment assembly)
Open/close control device assembly
Dynamoelectric winding manufacture
Printed wiring board manufacturing Printed wiring board design Industrial machinery industry (printed Electrical, and electronic information
Printed wiring board manufacture wiring board manufacturing) industries (printed wiring board
manufacturing)
Technical Intern Training System List of Target Occupations/Jobs (80 occupations and 144 jobs as of Dec. 28, 2018) ①－３
7 Other (14 occupations, 26 jobs)
Furniture production Hand furniture
making
Printing Offset printing
Bookbinding Bookbinding
Plastic molding Compression molding
Injection molding Industrial machinery industry (plastic Electrical, and electronic information industries
molding) (plastic molding)
Inflation molding
Blow molding
Reinforced plastic Manual lamination
molding molding
Painting Architectural painting
Metal painting Machine parts & tooling industries Industrial machinery industry Electrical, and electronic information industries Shipbuilding and ship machinery
(painting) (painting) (painting) industry (painting)
Steel bridge painting
Spray painting Shipbuilding and ship machinery
industry (painting)
Welding Manual welding Machine parts & tooling industries Industrial machinery industry (welding) Electrical, and electronic information industries Shipbuilding and ship machinery
(welding) (welding) industry (welding)
Semi-auto welding
Industrial packaging Industrial packaging Industrial machinery industry Electrical, and electronic information industries
(industrial packaging) (industrial packaging )
Paper container and box Punching printed

manufacturing boxes
Packaging printed
boxes
Paste box
Cardboard box production
Ceramic product Machine wheel
manufacturing molding
Pressure casting
Pad printing
Car maintenance Car maintenance Car maintenance
Building cleaning Building cleaning Building cleaning management
management
Nursing care Nursing care Nursing care
Linen supply Linen supply finishing
○ Internal Certification type Occupations and Jobs (1 occupation, 3 jobs)
Airport ground handling Aircraft ground Aviation industry (Airport ground handling)
support
Air cargo handling
Cabin cleaning
Technical Intern Training System List of Target Occupations/Jobs (80 occupations and 144 jobs as of Dec. 28, 2018) ①－４
Relationship between Specified Skilled Worker (i) Fields and Technical Intern Training (ii) Jobs
1 Nursing Carer 4 Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 5 Electrical and Electronic Information related
Occupation Job Occupation Job Occupation Job
Nursing carer Nursing care Cast iron casting Standard lathing
Casting
Note: Added to target occupations from Nov. 1, 2017 Non-ferrous metal casting Milling
Machining
Hammer die forging
2 Building Cleaning Forging Batch control lathing
Press die forging
Hot chamber die casting Machining center
Occupation Job Die casting Metal press Metal press
Building cleaning Building cleaning management Cold chamber die casting
Standard lathing Factory sheet metal work Machinery sheet metal work
management
Milling Electroplating
Machining Plating
3 Casting Materials Numerically controlled lathing Hot dip galvanizing
Occupation Job Machining center Jig and tool finishing
Cast iron casting Metal press Metal press Finishing Mold finishing
Casting
Non-ferrous metal casting Iron work Structural ironwork Machinery assembly finishing
Hammer die forging Factory sheet metal work Machine sheet metal work
Forging Machinery maintenance Machinery maintenance
Press die forging Electroplating
Plating Electronic equipment assembly Electronic equipment
Hot dip galvanizing
Hot chamber die casting assembly
Die casting Jig and tool finishing
Cold chamber die casting Rotating electric equipment assembly
Finishing Mold finishing
Standard lathing Machine assembly finishing Transformer assembly
Milling Machinery inspection Machinery inspection Electrical equipment assembly
Machining Distribution and control panel assembly
Numerically controlled lathing Machinery maintenance Machinery maintenance Open/closing control device assembly
Machining center Electronic equipment assembly Electronic equipment assembly Rotating machine winding manufacturing
Metal press Metal press Printed wiring board Printed wiring board design
Rotating electric equipment assembly
Factory sheet metal work Machine sheet metal work manufacturing Printed wiring board
Transformer assembly
Electroplating Electrical equipment assembly production
Plating Distribution and control panel assembly
Hot dip galvanizing Open/closing control device assembly
Compression molding
Aluminum anodizing Aluminum anodizing Rotating machine winding manufacturing
Jig and tool finishing Printed wiring board Printed wiring board design Plastic molding Injection molding
Finishing Mold finishing manufacturing Printed wiring board production Inflation molding
Machine assembly finishing Blow molding
Compression molding
Machinery inspection Machinery inspection Architectural painting
Injection molding
Machinery maintenance Machinery maintenance Plastic molding Metal painting
Inflation molding Painting
Architectural painting Blow molding Steel bridge painting
Metal painting Architectural painting Spray painting
Painting
Steel bridge painting Metal painting Manual welding
Painting Welding
Spray painting Steel bridge painting
Semi-auto welding
Manual welding Spray painting
Welding Manual welding Industrial packaging Industrial packaging
Semi-auto welding Welding
Semi-auto welding
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Relationship between Specified Skilled Worker (i) Fields and Technical Intern Training (ii) Jobs
6 Construction industry 8 Automobile repair and maintenance 13 Manufacture of food and beverages
Occupation Job Occupation Job Occupation Job
Formwork construction Formwork construction work Automobile repair and Automobile repair and Can seaming Can seaming
Plastering Plastering work maintenance maintenance Poultry processing Poultry processing
Concrete pumping Concrete pumping work Dried fish strip production
Pressing and levelling work Heated marine Heated goods production
9 Aviation industry
Loading work processing Seasoned goods product
Construction machinery Food production
Excavation work Occupation Job production
execution
Compaction work Airport ground handling Aircraft ground support
Smoked goods production
Thatching Thatching work Salted goods manufacture
Rebar construction Rebar assembly work Non-heated
marine Dried goods production
Plastic floor finishing work 10 Accommodation industry Fermented food production
processing
Carpet floor finishing work Occupation Job Food production
Interior finishing Steel foundation work
Board finishing work Fishery product manufacturing Kamaboko goods production
Curtain construction Beef and pork processing Beef and pork cut production
11 Agriculture
Exterior mounting Wall mounting work Ham, sausage and bacon Ham, sausage and bacon
Occupation Job production production
7 Shipbuilding and Maritime Greenhouse horticulture Bread making Bread making
Occupation Job Cultivation farming Field cultivation and Daily meal production Daily meal processing
Manual welding vegetables
Welding Agricultural pickle production Agricultural pickle production
Semi-auto welding Fruit trees
Metal painting work Pig raising
Painting
Spray painting work Livestock farming 14 Food service industry
Chicken raising
Iron work Structural ironwork
Dairy
Jig and tool finishing work Occupation Job
Finishing Mold finishing work Medical and welfare facility meal preparation Medical and welfare facility meal preparation
12 Fishery & aquaculture
Machinery assembly finishing work
Standard lathing work Occupation Job
Batch lathing work Skipjack fishing
Machining
Milling work Longline fishing
Machining center work Squid fishing
Rotating electrical equipment assembly
Purse seine fishing
Fishing boat fishing
Electrical equipment assembly Transformer assembly Trawl fishing
Distribution and control panel assembly Gill net fishing
Fixed net fishing
Open/Closing control device assembly Crab/shrimp basket fishing
Rotating machine winding manufacture Note: Added to target jobs as of Nov. 16, 2018
Aquaculture Scallop/oyster culture
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Contacts for Inquiries about “Specified Skilled Worker” Status of Residence(Ministry of Justice)
(General system, immigration and residence procedures,
registered support organizations)
Department Name Address Contact No. Department Name Address Contact No.
Sapporo Third Joint Government Bldg., 1-29-53 Nankou Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka
Sapporo Regional Osaka Regional
12 Odori-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, City, Osaka
Immigration Services 011-261-7502 Immigration Services 06-4703-2110
Hokkaido
Bureau Bureau
General Affairs Division General Affairs Division
Sendai Second Legal Affairs Joint Kobe Local Joint Government Bldg.,
Sendai Regional Government Bldg., Kobe Office
29 Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City,
Immigration Services 1-3-20 Gorin, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, 022-256-6076 District Immigration
Hyogo 078-391-6377 (Switchboard)
Bureau Miyagi Services
General Affairs Division General Affairs Division
Hiroshima Legal Affairs Government Bldg.,
2-31 Kami-hacchobori, Naka-ku,
Tokyo Regional Hiroshima Regional
5-5-30 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 0570-034259 Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Immigration Services Immigration Services 082-221-4412 (Switchboard)
Employment and Status Division (Ext. 330)
Bureau Bureau
Employment and Permanent Status of
Residence Division
Takamatsu Legal Affairs Joint
Yokohama Office Takamatsu Regional Government Bldg.
10-7Torihama-cho, Kanazawa-ku,
District Immigration Immigration Services 1-1 Marunouchi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa 087-822-5852
Yokohama City, Kanagawa 045-769-1720
Services Bureau
General Affairs Division
Fukuoka Legal Affairs Government
5-18, Shoho-cho, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Complex No.1
Status Division Fukuoka Regional
Aichi 3-5-25 Maizuru, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City,
Nagoya Regional 052-559-2112 Immigration Services 092-717-5420
(Accepting and Integration) Fukuoka
Immigration Services Employment and Status Bureau
Status Division
Bureau Division II
(Specified Skilled Worker Resident Status) General Affairs Division
052-559-2110
Employment and Status Division II
Naha Office Naha First Local Joint Government Bldg.,
District Immigration 1-15-15 Higawa, Naha City, Okinawa
Reference: Ministry of Justice website “New Foreign Worker Acceptance 098-832-4186
Services
(Creation of Specified Skilled Worker Residential Status)” Status Division
http://www.moj.go.jp/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/ny
③－１
Contacts for Inquiries about “Specified Skilled Worker” Status of Residence
(Shipbuilding and Maritime) (Construction (contd.))
Name of Agency Address/Department Contact Details Name of Agency Address/Department Contact Details
Chugoku Regional Development Bureau 2-15 hacchobori, Naka-ku, TEL 082-221-9231
MLIT Maritime Bureau 2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-5253-8634
Hiroshima
Shipping Industry Division
Construction Planning and
Construction Industries Division
Hokkaido Transportation Bureau 10 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido TEL 011-290-1012
Maritime Promotion Division Passenger and Shikoku Regional Development Bureau 3-33 Sunport Takamatsu TEL 087-811-8314
Shipping Industry Division Construction Planning and
Tohoku Transportation Bureau 1 Teppocho, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi TEL 022-791-7512 Construction Industries Division
Maritime Promotion Department Shipping Industry
Division Kyushu Regional Development Bureau 2-10-7 Hakata Station Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka TEL 092-471-6331
Kanto Transportation Bureau 5-57 Kitanakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa TEL 045-211-7223
Construction Policy and Construction Industries Division (Ext.: 6147,6142)
Division Okinawa General 2-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha, Okinawa TEL 098-866-1910
Hokuriku Shinetsu Transportation 1-2-1 Misaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata TEL 025-285-9156 Secretariat Development and Construction Department
Bureau Maritime Department Maritime Industry Division Construction Industries and Regional Development
(Accommodation) Division
Chubu Transportation Bureau 2-2-1 San-nomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi TEL 052-952-8020
Name of Agency Address/Department Contact Details
Division
Kinki Transportation Bureau 4-1-76 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka TEL 06-6949-6425 MLIT Tourism Agency 2-1-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-5253-8367
Maritime Promotion Department Shipping Industry Tourism Industry Section Tourism Personnel Policy Office
Division
Kobe Transport Supervision 1-1 Hatobamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo TEL 078-321-3148 Hokkaido Transportation Bureau 10 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido TEL 011-290-2700
Department Maritime Promotion Department Shipping Industry Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
Division
Tohoku Transportation Bureau 1 Teppoucho, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi TEL 022-791-7509
Chugoku Transportation Bureau 6-30 Kami-hacchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, TEL 082-228-3691
Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
Hiroshima
Kanto Transportation Bureau 5-57 Kitanakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa TEL 045-211-1255
Division
Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
Shikoku Transportation Bureau 3-33 Sunport Takamatsu, Kagawa TEL 087-802-6816
Maritime Promotion Department Shipping Industry Hokuriku Shinetsu Transportation Bureau 1-2-1 Misaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata TEL 025-285-9181
Division Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
2-11-1 Hakata Station East, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City,
Kyushu Transportation Bureau Fukuoka TEL 092-472-3158 2-2-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi TEL 052-952-8045
Maritime Promotion Department Shipping Industry Chubu Transportation Bureau Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
Division
Okinawa General Secretariat 2-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha, Okinawa TEL 098-866-1838 Kinki Transportation Bureau 4-1-76 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka TEL 06-6949-6466
Transport Department Ship Crew Division Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
6-30 Kami-hacchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima TEL 082-228-8701
Chugoku Transportation Bureau Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
(Construction) 3-33 Sunport, Takamatsu, Kagawa TEL 087-802-6735

Shikoku Transportation Bureau Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
2-11-1 Hakata Station East, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka TEL 092-472-2330
Kyushu Transportation Bureau Tourism Department Tourism Planning Division
MLIT Land and Construction Industries 2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Bureau Construction Market Maintenance Division ＴＥＬ 03-5253-8283 2-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha, Okinawa TEL 098-866-1812
Okinawa General Secretariat Transport Department Planning Office
Hokkaido Development Bureau 8 Nishi 2 Kita-ku, Sapporo ＴＥＬ 011-709-2311 (Car Maintenance)
Business Promotion Department （Internal: 5895）
Construction Industry Division Name of Agency Address/Department Contact Details
ＴＥＬ 03-5253-8111
Tohoku Regional Development Bureau 3-3-1 Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai ＴＥＬ 022-263-6131 MLIT Automotive Bureau 2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Construction Department Construction (42426、42414)
Industry Division
(Aviation)
Kanto Regional Development Bureau 2-1 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama ＴＥＬ 048-601-3151
Construction Policy Department Construction Industry Name of Agency Address/Department Contact Details
Division I
MLIT Aviation Bureau 2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
ＴＥＬ 03-5253-8111
Hokuriku Regional Development 1-1-1 Misaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata ＴＥＬ 025-370-6571
Bureau Construction Department Planning and Construction
Industry Division Aviation Network Department (Ext.: 49114)
Aviation Network Planning Division
2-5-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Chubu Regional Development Bureau
Construction Policy Department Construction Industry ＴＥＬ 052-953-8572 (Airport Ground Handling)
Division
Safety Department Operations Safety Division Crew (Ext.: 50137)
1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka Policy Office
Kinki Regional Development Bureau Construction Policy Department Construction Industry ＴＥＬ 06-6942-1071
Division I (Aircraft Maintenance)
③－２
(Agriculture) (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing)
Name of Agency Address/Department Contact Details Address/Department Contact Details
MAFF Fisheries Bureau 1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-6744-2162 METI Manufacturing Industries TEL 03-3501-1691
Farming and Women Division 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Bureau Industrial Machinery Division
2-22 South 22 West 6 Chuo-ku, Sapporo,
Hokkaido Agricultural Bureau Hokkaido TEL 011-330-8809 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Production Management Industries (All 3 manufacturing fields) TEL 03-3501-1689
Department Leader Development Division
3-3-1 Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi

Tohoku Agricultural Bureau TEL 022-221-6217 (Casting Materials)
Management and Business Support Department
Management Support Division Address/Department Contact Details
2-1 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama METI Manufacturing Industries 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-3501-1063
Kanto Agricultural Bureau Saitama Shintoshin Government Bldg. No. 2 TEL 048-740-0394
Bureau Molding Materials Industries Office
Management Support Division
Hokuriku Agricultural Bureau 2-2-60 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa TEL 076-232-4238 (All 3 manufacturing fields) 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-3501-1689
Management Support Division General Affairs Division
1-2-2 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

Tokai Agricultural Bureau Management and Business Support Department TEL 052-223-4620
Management Support Division (Electrical and Electronic Information related Industries)
Address/Department Contact Details
Nishinotointsu Shimochojamachi, Sagaru
Kinki Agricultural Bureau Chojiburochou, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto TEL 075-414-9055
METI Commerce and Information
Management and Business Support Department Policy Bureau 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-3501-6944
Management Support Division Information Industries Division
1-4-1 Shimoishii, Kita-ku, Okayama City,
Chugoku Shikoku Agricultural Okayama TEL 086-224-8842
Bureau
(All 3 manufacturing fields) 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-3501-1689
METI Manufacturing Industries General Affairs Division
Bureau
2-10-1 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto

Kyushu Agricultural Bureau TEL 096-300-6375 (Restaurants)
2-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha, Okinawa MAFF Food Industries Bureau 1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-6744-7177
Okinawa General Secretariat TEL 098-866-1628
Naha Regional Government Bldg. No. 2 Food Culture and Market Development Division
MAFF Management Division
(Food and Beverage Manufacturing)

(Fisheries)
MAFF Food Industries Bureau 1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-6744-7180
MAFF Fisheries Agency 1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-6744-2340 Food Production Division
Planning Division Fisheries Labour Team
(Nursing Care) (Building Cleaning)

Address/Department Contact Details Address/Department Contact Details
MHLW Pharmaceutical and
MHLW Social Support Bureau 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-5253-1111 Health Services Bureau 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TEL 03-5253-1111
Health and Hygiene Division (Ext. 2432)
Office for Welfare Workers (Ext.: 2125,3146)
③－３
(List of Contacts for Countries with Signed Bilateral Memoranda of Cooperation for Specified Skilled Workers)
Country Address etc.

Contacts Available Languages
Name Post Code Address TEL FAX Email Address
Embassy of the Republic of the 03-6441-
Philippines in Japan 5-15-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, 0428 03-6441-
In Japan 106-8537 polotokyo@gmail.com English, Filipino
Overseas Labour Office Tokyo 03-6441- 3436
Philippines
http://polotokyo.dole.gov.ph/ 0478
Philippine Overseas Employment
Blas F. Ople Building
Administration +632-722- marketdev@poea.gov.p
Overseas 1550 Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA - English, Filipino
Pre-Employment Service Office 1162 h
Mandaluyong City
http://poea.gov.ph/
03-5412- camemb.jpn@mfaic.gov
Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia 8-6-9 Akasaka, Minato-ku, 8521 03-5412- .kh
In Japan 107-0052 Japanese, English, Khmer
in Japan Tokyo 080-3459- 8526 rithy_bbajp@yahoo.co
Cambodia
7889 m
Building #3,Russian +855-
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Federation Blvd., Sangkat 23880474 sopheakhoung@yahoo.
Overseas Training of - Teklaak I, Khan Toulkok - English, Khmer
+855- com
the Kingdom of Cambodia Phnom Penh, Kingdom of
Cambodia 78449959
03-3469-
21-4 Kamiyacho, Shibuya-ku, 03-3469- 2216 Japanese, English,
In Japan Embassy of Mongolia in Japan 150-0047 tokyo@mfa.gov.mn
Tokyo 2088 03-3469- Mongolian
2192
Mongolia
General Office for Labour and

English, Mongolian
Social Welfare Services
General Office for Labour and Social Building, Chinggis Avenue, +976- +976- ssw@hudulmur-
Overseas 17042 *Japanese language
Welfare Services 2nd khoroo, Khan-Uul 77121285 70136990 halamj.gov.mn
support available from
district, Ulaanbaatar city,
Sep. 2019
Mongolia
Embassy of the Republic of the Union 4-8-26 Kita-Shinagawa, 03-3441- 03-3447- contact@myanmar- Japanese, Burmese,
In Japan 140-0001
of Myanmar in Japan Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 9291 7394 embassy-tokyo.net English
Myanmar
Department of Labour, The Ministry of

Overseas
Labour, Immigration and Population of (Confirming)
the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
[Ref: “Accepting New Foreign Workers (Foundations for “Specified Skilled Worker” Status of Residence)” at the Ministry of Justice website]
http://www.moj.go.jp/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/nyuukokukanri05_00021.html
③－４
Benefits of Working in Regional Areas (Level of Living Expenses etc.)
１か月当たり家賃
Rent per month Monthly Living Expense
yen
80,000
77,174
67,907 120,000 113,557 112,562
70,000 111,765
60,000 58,675
100,000
50,000 80,944 79,270 76,385
40,000 37,158 36,679 36,529 80,000
30,000 60,000
20,000
10,000 40,000
0 20,000
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 45 No. 46 No. 47
Tokyo Kanagawa Saitama Akita Iwate Aomori 0
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 45 No. 46 No. 47
・ of Internal Affairs and Communications
* Created from Ministry Tokyo Yokohama Kanazawa Naha Kobe Yamaguchi
Statistics Bureau Housing Statistics (2013) *From Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Statistics Bureau Household Survey (2017,
Income and Expenditure (total household) for one month per household in each prefecture)
*Living expenses are the total of food, utilities, clothing and footwear, health care
Monthly Income (Cash in Hand)

○ National comparison of rent ○ National comparison of living expenses
Tokyo (No. 1): 77,174 yen (1) Tokyo (No. 1): 113,557 yen …(2)
Aomori (No. 47): 36,529 yen Yamaguchi (No. 47): 76,385 yen
Difference: 40,645 yen Difference: 37,172 yen
○ By subtracting the above figures (rent and living expenses), the monthly income (cash in hand) can be predicted to some extent
Example 1 (Urban): 228,800 yen（Note 1）（Monthly Salary）－（(1) (Rent) + (2) (Living Expenses))＝ 38,069 yen（Cash in Hand）
Example 2 (Regional): 180,500 yen（Note 1）（Monthly Salary）－（38,447 yen （Note 2）(Rent)+86,440 yen（Note 3）(Living Expenses))
＝ 55,613 yen（Cash in Hand）
Note 1: Created from Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare “Basic Statistical Survey of Wage Structures 2018”. Salary for a 20-24-year-old in Tokyo (No. 1) and Miyazaki (No. 47).
Note 2: Monthly rent in Miyazaki prefecture (No. 41) Note 3: Monthly living expenses in Miyazaki prefecture (No. 41).
○ There are also income merits to working regional areas over urban areas, because rent and living expenses are lower.
④
Examples of Advanced Initiatives by Accepting Organizations
Accepting Organization ・Head Office Location: Tokyo
Worker Introduction
Introduction
・Licensed Industries: Construction and civil engineering
・Sales: 31.5 billion yen (FY2018)
・Started Accepting Foreign Workers: FY2016
(No. Accepted as of end Jan. 2019: 4 employees, 36 technical intern trainees)
Initiatives and Ideas of the Accepting Organization
 For Technical Intern Trainees with little experience in Japan they are organized into teams of “a Technical Intern
Vietnamese [Assembling formwork to pour
Trainee (i) or (ii) + A foreign construction worker or Technical Intern Trainee (iii) + A Japanese leader” to avoid lack
Man (29) concrete]
of understanding of on-site instructions with senior trainees following up on communication.
・24 months experience as a foreign construction worker
 In the dormitory, there is a monthly meeting by Vietnamese residents to negotiate on making their environment ・Qualifications: Basic Skills Test Grade 2, Slinging Skill Training,
easier to live in. The company supports the results of these meetings. (Review of meal content, cleaning surrounds, Japanese study Health and Safety Education for Circular Saw Workers
sessions, holding events etc.) ・Japanese Level: N2
・Highly skilled and works as a team leader on site
 Events such as spring and autumn bus tours and BBQ, year-end parties, Tet new year parties, preaching by Nun ・In addition to explaining foreman instructions to technical intern
san, etc. promote mutual communication and cultural understanding trainees, acts as instructor for the Japanese class at the
dormitory
Evaluation by Accepting Organization of Foreign

Construction Worker Acceptance System
Thoughts of the Worker
 Some of the Technical Intern Trainees are excellent and enthusiastic, and it is desirable that they will
continue to use the skills that they have learned in their technical intern training and their Japanese on
Japanese construction sites  When I arrived in Japan it was difficult to work
in a foreign language, but I have continued to
 As for construction technicians, although they have the difficulty in becoming good enough just after a study Japanese
few years, this is a great opportunity for foreign nationals who came to Japan as Technical Intern  I want to continue working in Japan with the
Trainees to acquire high level skills before they return home skills that I have acquired
 I want to contribute to the economic
Examples of Career Paths at Accepting Organization development of Vietnam in the future
・4 months: Language and basic skill training at home in Vietnam (before coming to Japan as a Technical Illustration of Accepting Organization Salary System
Intern Trainee
・1 month: Statutory training in Japan (Japanese, general life, labor laws, etc.) ・1st year Technical Intern Trainee: about 167,000 yen
↓
・1 month later*: Engaged in form work as a technical intern trainee ・ 1st year Foreign Construction Worker: about 192,000 yen
・3 years later*: Change Status of Residence to Foreign Construction Worker (Status of Residence: (Including evaluation of qualification acquisition and work attitudes etc.)
↓
Designated Activities), continue to work on formwork ・2nd year Foreign Construction Worker: about 194,000 yen
・From 4 years later*: Supervise about 5 young trainees as a site foreman
*From date of first entry as Technical Intern Trainee ⑤－１
Accepting Organization ・Head Office Location: Chiba
Introduction ・Licensed Industries: Carpentry, Scaffolding and earthwork Worker Introduction
・Sales: 200 million yen (FY2017)

(No. Accepted as of the end of Jan. 2019: 4 foreign construction workers, 8 technical
interns)
 Basic on the concept that foreign workers such as Technical Intern Trainees and foreign Filipino Man [Mounting steel formwork on rebars
(30) (foreign worker on left)]
construction workers be treated equal to Japanese workers within the company, everyone
・24 months experience as a foreign construction worker
works together on the same jobs, as colleagues ・Qualifications: Foreman, arc welding, low pressure currents, grinder,
circular saw
 Lists are created in Hiragana, romaji and English for words frequently used at work, and tests ・Japanese Level: N3
・Engaged in steel formwork assembly, mounting and dismantling work
are repeatedly held to encourage retention ・Highly skilled in comparison with Japanese workers with equivalent work
experience, and organizes the site as the site manager sub
 Participation in local events and as volunteers has led to a deeper understanding of Japanese
customs and local residents
Thoughts of the Worker
Construction Worker Acceptance System
 My goal before coming to Japan was to make
money, but now I want to be able to use my
 With this system, we are able to work longer with talented workers that have completed Technical Intern Training,
increasing motivation for both the teaching side and the learning side. In addition, for this industry in which there experience and skills to benefit others
is an intensifying shortage of workers, our foreman are relieved to have hope of more colleagues.  In addition to work, I’m so happy to see all of
 The foreign construction worker acceptance program is a temporary measure until 2020, and with the period of the smiles on the locals as I participate in
stay restricted to a maximum of three years it would be good if there is a measure for continued residence when events at the local welfare facility.
desired by both the company and the individual
Examples of Career Paths at Accepting Organization Illustration of Accepting Organization Salary System
・1 month: Take basic language and skills training at home in Philippines (before coming to Japan as a Technical Intern Trainee) ・Technical Intern Trainee: about 150,000 yen
・1 month: Training in Japan on Japanese language, customs and life (particularly garbage and trash separation) ↓
・2 months later*: Engage in assembly and dismantling of formwork as a Technical Intern Trainee ・1st year Foreign Construction Worker (Designated
・3.5 years later*: Change Status of Residence to Foreign Construction Worker (Status of Residence: Designated Activities), Activities): about 260,000 yen
continue to work on formwork ↓
・3.8 years later*: Instruct 4 young trainees as a sub on site ・Promotion to Foreman (Sub): about 290,000 yen
*From date of first entry as Technical Intern Trainee
⑤－２
Accepting Organization ・Head Office Location: Yamagata prefecture Worker Introduction
Introduction ・Licensed Industries: Scaffolding and earthwork
・Sales: 4.4 billion yen (FY2017)
(No. Accepted as of Jan 31, 2011: 4 foreign construction workers, 17 technical intern trainees)
 Through alliances for the development of workers with local Vietnamese construction companies, detailed worker
training and worker evaluation have been realized for foreign workers, and motivation is maintained for skill and Vietnamese [Using a pressure pump to pour
Man (29) concrete into formwork]
qualification acquisition by showing career paths both before and after staying in Japan and paying incentives for
acquiring qualifications ・31 months experience as a foreign construction worker
・Qualification: 3rd Grade Skill Test (Passed 2nd Grade)
 Foreign workers also participate in in-house skills tournaments, and those who acquire skills are treated the same ・Japanese Level: N2
as Japanese technicians, given roles as Group Leaders on site ・Engaged in concrete pumping work using ready-mix concrete and
a pump
 As benefits, in addition to providing a dormitory with low costs, a one week return home system is in place, paying ・Has high skills and Japanese language skills, and acts as a sub and
an assistant to the foreman on site for meetings, instructing
travel expenses for foreign construction workers
technical intern trainees

Construction Worker Acceptance System Thoughts of the Worker
 This is a good system in that they can acquire advanced construction skills, acquire Grade 1 Skill Test/Large Vehicle  I’m not just learning skills, but also Japanese
License, gain understanding of each other’s cultures, and can stay for a longer period in addition to the Technical language, and I am to be a foreman
Intern Training period (3-5 years)
 I want to be a good leader for the technical intern
 It is important to draw a clear career path both before and after entering Japan from the perspectives of both the trainees that I work with
accepting organization in the training of technicians and for the foreign workers to maintain motivation for work
 I want to learn about Japanese culture while
sharing my own Vietnamese culture
Examples of Career Paths at Accepting Organization
・From 3 week: Language training and the acquisition of construction skills at home in Vietnam (before coming to Japan as Illustration of Accepting Organization Salary System
a Technical Intern Trainee)
・1 month: Training on Japanese language and basic life in Japan through Group education in Japan 1st Year Trainee: Ave. Salary of 245,000 yen (Base salary of
・1 month later*: Engaged in concrete pumping work as a technical intern trainee 148,000 yen)
・3 years later*: Return to a construction company in home country engaged in concrete pumping, acquire a large vehicle 1st Year Foreign Construction Worker: Ave. Salary of 315,000
license and be promoted to operator yen (Base salary of 166,000 yen)
・5 years later*: Change Status of Residence to Foreign Construction Worker (Status of Residence: Designated Activities), 3rd Year Foreign Construction Worker: Ave. Salary of 340,000
continue to work on formwork yen (Basic salary of 170,000 yen + Qualification Class 7,000 yen)
・From 5 years later*: Instruct 5-8 young trainees as a trainee leader, collaborate with other company workers as a sub on
site
*From date of first entry as Technical Intern Trainee ⑤－３
Accepting Organization ・Company Name: Shipyard A ・Location: Shikoku region etc. Opinions of Chinese Workers at Shipyard A
Introduction
・Country of Origin of Foreign Workers: China
 I do welding at the shipyard. Thanks to the help of my senior colleagues I can
Initiatives and Ideas of the Accepting Organization now mostly work on my own.
- Providing a comfortable regional living environment
 I live in the dormitory. It is very comfortable!
 New dedicated dormitory. Takes advantage of a large site offering substantial facilities at low cost.
 On days off I play table tennis and work out in the training gym.
・6-tatami private room. Equipped with internet to contact family ・Lunch is free and self-cooking is possible.
 Work clothes and lunches are free, which is really helpful!!
・Equipped with a table tennis area, billiard area and training gym to enjoy exercise with friends.
 The dormitory fee is just 15,000 yen, including communications and utilities,
・Fully-equipped dormitory provided at 15,000 yen per month. so there is a lot of salaries left to send home.
 Convenient location
・Well located just a 10-minute walk to a large shopping center, so that a car is not necessary
・Near a sports ground. Can enjoy soccer and basketball.
 At-home environment
・Holding an employee trips and a summer party ・Gifts for Chinese New year and Autumn Festival, etc.
 Full support for living

Dormitory party Welding work
・Interpreters are available on side 24 hours, providing support for life without any problems.
・Monthly internal newsletters for trainees are issued (sharing information from Japan and China, etc.)
 1 month: Japanese and basic training in home country
 1 month: Training in Japan
 1 month later: Engaged in welding work as technical intern trainee
 36 months later: Engaged as a worker in shipbuilding designated activities
 24 months later: Guiding 10 younger workers as a site manager
 Future: Plan to return to Japan as Specified Skilled Worker (i)
Evaluation of Employment System by Accepting Organization
The dormitory has a table tennis area,

Self-cooking kitchen billiard area and a training gym Clean private room  For our company, which has entered the industry with one of the
world’s largest container ship projects, this system has contributed
significantly to smooth and stable construction processes in specialized
shipbuilding designated activities. This has led to continued stability.
 The new “Specified Skilled Worker” system is a welcome system for
foreign trainees who can work for a long time to acquire more
advanced skills in Japan where technology is more advanced
Bicycle etiquette education Day trip (USJ) New dormitory exclusively for
foreign nationals (exterior) ⑤－４
Accepting Organization ・Company Name: Shipyard B Opinions of Vietnamese Workers at Shipyard B
Introduction ・Location: Kyushu region etc.
 I am working in Specified Shipbuilding Designated Activities, engaged in
・Country of Origin of Foreign Workers: Vietnam welding work. Because I have experience as a Technical Intern Trainee at
Initiatives and Ideas of the Accepting Organization Company B I was able to feel comfortable in my job right away.
- Improved working environment enriching regional cities  If I have any questions, on-site leaders teach me on the spot with the
 Detailed safety and technical guidance help of a translator
・A full-time Vietnamese interpreter is in place to assist in safety instruction to ensure that Vietnamese
 It is helpful to be able to have an interview with the company, who
workers can work safely and with peace of mind responded kindly to questions.
・Not only Japanese technicians but senior Vietnamese workers also provide technical guidance and  Sometimes I guide young trainees as my Japanese has been improving
assistance to trainees. Senior workers help trainees work with a sense of security and with awareness and little by little.
spirit  The dormitory has been renovated and is clean, and costs 20,000 yen,
 Japanese proficiency including utilities and communication costs. It is close to the workplace
and comfortable to live in.
・A full-time Vietnamese interpreter is in place in each office, teaching and conducting Japanese language
classes.  I can borrow a bicycle for free, which is convenient for shopping and
sightseeing.
・A reward system is in place for Japanese language qualification to encourage self-improvement.
・All trainees receive 6 months of Japanese language education at the expense of the company before
coming to Japan. Examples of Career Paths at Accepting Organization
 Follow-up on employment status etc.  6 months: Japanese and basic training in home country
 2 months: Training in Japan on skills, safety and Japanese life
・Regular consultation interviews are held with company staff (every 3 months)  2 months from arrival in Japan: Engaged in on-site welding as a Technical Intern
・A full-time Vietnamese interpreter carefully responds to consultations about life in Japan and the Trainee
workplace  Upon completion of Training (i) and (ii) (total of 36 months): Professional grade
Welding Skills Evaluation Test
 Close to work  After temporarily returning home, and re-entry into Japan: Engaged as a worker in
・ Because this is a regional city, the dormitory is conveniently close to the workplace. specified shipbuilding designated activities
 After Designated Activities are completed: Engaged in Specified Skilled Worker (i)
・ Cheap housing is provided in a dormitory, and consideration is also given to commuting with lending free (planned) (path to Group Leader through overall evaluation)
bicycles.
 This is a useful system for accepting organizations that struggle to secure workers,
allowing foreign workers to engage in practical training in specified shipbuilding
designated activities and to practice in various situations.
 With this new “Specified Skilled Worker” acceptance system we believe that
leaders and group leaders will be developed to guide work. The further
improvement of skills is expected to contribute to the development of both Japan
and their home country.
Interview by company staff Trainees receiving safety education Dormitory near the factory (exterior)
⑤－５
Accepting Organization ・Name of Company: Shipyard C ・Location: Chugoku region Opinions of Filipinos working at Shipyard C
Introduction ・ Country of Origin of Foreign Workers: Philippines
 I enjoy my job.
 If possible, I want to keep working in Japan longer (about 5 years).
- Initiatives for local exchange and leisure time leveraging the strengths of being a local business
 The living environment of employees is fully-equipped. Since there
 Enhanced leisure time is a wireless LAN in place, I can stay in touch with my family back
・Events such as Christmas parties and basketball tournaments are held, along with recreation home any time.
at amusement parks, making it enjoyable to live in Japan. This leads to greater interaction  There is a company basketball court close to the factory. I am very
between foreign workers and between foreign workers and Japanese workers, leading to the grateful, because as a Filipino I love basketball.
development of teamwork.
 I can live with peace of mind because Japan has well maintained
・A basketball court is maintained for trainees, who enjoy playing basketball in their home laws and rules.
country.
 I am able to save for my family with a dormitory charge of 18,000
 Enhanced local exchange yen, including utilities.
・Leveraging the strengths of being a local business, we are accepted into local events such as  The company provides me with work clothes, winter clothes ad
athletic meets and festivals, fireworks festivals and marathons, etc. We also contribute to the safety shoes etc.
community by participating in community clean-up activities. Through such activities, we are able
to deepen mutual understanding with local residents and create a good, comfortable living
environment.
 Full living support
・There is a wireless Wi-Fi making it easy to get in touch with family back home.  2 months before entry: Basic Japanese training in home country
 1 month after entry: Study Japanese life and language in Japan
・Regular interviews are held at the company and dormitory along with consultations in their  After above Training: Engaged in painting work as a technical intern Trainee
native language to reduce the burden of living abroad.  36 months later: Engaged as a skilled painter as a Technical Intern Trainee (iii)
(Planned)

 There are a lot of excellent trainees, and this system in which foreign
workers can continue to show the results of their training in Japan is great
for both the foreign nationals and the company.
 Given that it is difficult to learn everything about shipbuilding in just a few
Basketball court years, it is a great opportunity to be able to stay longer to obtain a higher
Participation in local Participation in community
maintenance events clean-up activities level of skills
⑤－６
Examples of the Acceptance of Foreign Technical Intern Trainees in Agriculture MAFF
Dairy Field Cultivation - Vegetables
[ Overview of Accepting Organization ] (As of Nov 2018) [Overview of Accepting Organization] (As of Jan 2019)
Location: Hokkaido Location: Kagawa prefecture
Employees: 8 full-time, 4 technical intern trainees, 4 part-time Employees: 4 full-time, 10 technical intern trainees, 2 part-time
Scale: 980 dairy cows Scale: 55ha (lettuce, spring onions, etc.)
(producing 5 million 1liter bottles annually)
Indonesian trainees
[Trainee Status] working in the lettuce
field under the direction
Start of Acceptance: June 2015 (from Philippines) of the President (center)
Currently all women in their 20s, with a salary of around 130,000 yen
[Initiatives of Accepting Organization]
・Interview on site when hiring [Trainee Status and Accepting Organization Initiatives etc.]
・Provision of company housing for ・Accepted since 2004 (from Indonesia)
Trainees (2 buildings for 6 people) ・Treatment and pay raise system equivalent to full-time Japanese employees
(maintenance cost of about 50 million yen) ・A female trainee (3rd year) was appointed as a work department manager
・With a motto of “treat each other like A trainee (right) said that “The salary
・Expanded scale and improved labor management through acceptance
is good and room is comfortable, and
Family”, holidays are spent sightseeing my family back home has been able to ・Sales are 10 times higher than before acceptance
buy a tractor and a motorcycle”
Nearby and holding feasts etc.
[Initiatives of Accepting Organization/Supervisory Organization/Local Area]

・Former technical intern trainees from the accepting organization have returned
to Indonesia and have created a cooperating dispatch organization
・20 local farms organized their own supervisory organization in 2011
・Consciously working to create opportunities to interact with the local community
such as encouraging participation in local events, and singing Indonesian songs in a
Company houses where the trainees The Trainee’s Philippine flag flies
with the Japanese flag in front of chorus at festivals etc.
live has private rooms with a kitchen,
an 8 tatami mat room, bedroom, bath the ranch office
and toilet
⑤－７

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Initiatives to Accept New Foreign Nationals and for the

Realization of Society of Harmonious Coexistence

See here for the latest materials (Ministry of Justice

1 Trends in the Number of Foreign Residents ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1

People 2,829,416 people as of

Status of Residence Examples

Legal/Accounting Services Attorney or certified public accountant Status of Residence Examples

Medical Services Physician, dentist or registered nurse

Instructor Language instructor at a senior high school or junior high school

Engineer/Specialist in Status of residence not to permit work activities (*)

Total No. of Foreign Residents: 2,829,416

Status of Residence Nationality/Region

Requiring of Various Consideration

○ Period of stay: Renewed every 1 year, 6 months or 4 months, up to 5

Professional and Technical Fields

○ Period of stay: Renewed every 3 years, 1 year or 6 months

○ Skill Standards: Confirmed by exams, etc.

“Technical Intern Training”

Specified Skilled Basic Japanese or Direct cooperation

・Casting ・Factory sheet metal work ・Electronic equipment assembly

〔18 test categories〕

・ Roofing ・Important matters related to the employment contract are explained in

Shipbuilding and ship

Language Proficiency ・Not work in sales related to adult entertainment businesses

Technical intern training (supervising- Specified skilled worker (i)

An organization that has received a recommendation or approval from a sending country

Matching foreign nationals

Limit on the number of

In principle not possible. However, in unavoidable situations such as bankruptcy of the

About the accepting organizations

1. Criteria for accepting organizations to accept foreign nationals

1. Criteria for registration

Foreign nationals coming to Japan from Foreign nationals residing in Japan

[Conclusion of employment contract with accepting organization]

Application for Certificate of Eligibility Application to change the status of residence

*Proxy application by staff of the accepting organization

Requirements for foreign nationals

Start working at the accepting organization 12

■ Creation of a Support Plan

■ Major Elements of Support Plans

■ Outsourcing Support Plan Implementation to Registered Support Organizations

Individual or Organization seeking to Register as a (4) After

(1) Registration (3) Notice of

・Guidance and advice

What are Registered Support Organizations?

[Regular Notifications]*Both accepting organizations and

All accepting organizations that

Basic Government Policy (Cabinet Decision, December 25, 2018)

Comprehensive Measures (Ministerial Decision, December 25, 2018)

Main Points of MOC

Signees (11 countries)

Construction industry (Note 2) (Japan Domestic) Aug 2020 － (Note 1) － (Note 1)

Experienced skills (*)

Japanese language Basically, a level of some daily

４ Basic Matters related to the Coordination of related Administrative Agency Work

(Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Act, Landing Standards Ordinance)

■ Standards applying only to Specified Skilled Worker (i)

■ Standards applying only to Specified Skilled Worker (ii)

■ Standards to be Met by Specified Skilled Worker Employment Contracts

■ Standards to be Met by Accepting Organizations

■ Standards to be Met by Accepting Organizations Themselves (Support System related)

(1) Corresponding with any of the following.

■ Standards to be Met by Support Plans

competent Ministry in the field)