Implementing the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program (Part 4) | Preparing for Entry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was in Vietnam just the other day, and I got back to Chubu Centrair International Airport first thing this morning. It was so much fun—Vietnam! I went to diners that only locals seem to frequent, tried snacks from street stalls, and even ate fruit swarming with flies…
Implementing the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program (Part 3) | Paperwork Procedures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It seems there’s been some incredibly heavy rain in Japan, and I’ve been told that work at our site has come to a halt. As always, humans are powerless against the forces of nature, but it’s truly heartbreaking when people lose their lives. We, as slope stabilization specialists, want to continue doing what we can, step by step…
Implementing the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program (Part 2) | Recruitment Exams
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Hanoi, Vietnam, for a few days now, and it’s just so hot… 40 degrees… Still, it’s actually a pretty dry heat. It’s not that different from the heat of a Japanese summer, and compared to Japan during the rainy season, it’s actually more comfortable here. …
Implementing the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program | Interview Edition
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Actually, I’m heading to Vietnam starting today—to Hanoi, up north. Well, I’m sure you’ve already guessed it, but yes! Our company is finally implementing the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program. We might be a little behind the curve, but things are going smoothly for us at this pace…
Counter-current Construction Relies on the Maximum Effort and Cooperation of Contractors | Recommendations for General Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s raining really hard, isn’t it? And it’s so muggy—the weather is just awful. I can’t wait for the rainy season to end in the Tokai region! Statistically speaking, it looks like the rainy season in the Tokai region will end sometime past mid-July. The start and end of the rainy season in Tokai (confirmed figures). But anyway, let’s move on to the reverse spiral technique…
How to Postpone Head Processing Just a Little Bit
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. After I posted a photo of myself in a recent article, I got calls from some of my senior colleagues telling me to shave my beard lol (3 people). My apologies. I’ll shave my beard and try again! Maybe heatstroke prevention isn’t just about your body! Anyway, after the anchor segment, I’m feeling a bit…
Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke | Summer Survival Guide for Slope Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, they’ve been handing out oral rehydration solutions at work sites. (I’m so grateful!) If you’re getting a slight headache from the heat, that means you’re already showing signs of heatstroke, and that’s when oral rehydration solutions really work wonders. Hydration and salt…
Heatstroke Prevention Isn't Just About the Body | The Importance of Creating a Safe Environment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting today, we’re kicking off projects in Kagoshima, Hokkaido, Aichi, Shizuoka, and Fukui all at once. Seriously… I wish I could skip the long-distance ones… Just getting everything organized is a huge hassle… If possible, I’d like to shift toward doing things quickly and locally. Anyway…
Working on Rainy Days | A Slope Contractor’s Preparation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It looks like the rainy season has ended in the Kanto region, and summer is in full swing! Just a little bit of movement leaves you drenched in sweat… Let’s all be careful to avoid heatstroke. But enough of that. Construction in the Rain: Much of our work takes place in the mountains, and at sites with good views, you can actually see the rain coming from a distance…