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Slope Construction Work with Foreign Workers | The 2027 “Training and Employment System” and What Construction Sites Want to Communicate About Construction Practices
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? The New Enta Slope Management School has been expanding globally lately, and it’s being translated into various languages and shared all over the world lol. You can select a language in the bottom right corner! Nepali, Indonesian, Tagalog, English, Vietnamese…
Is Participation in the Construction Workers’ Retirement Fund an “Obligation” for General Contractors? A Case That Left Me Feeling Uneasy Regarding an Application for a Foreign Retiree
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re all familiar with the Construction Industry Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System (Ken-tai-kyo), right? It’s the system that manages our retirement benefits through a mutual aid handbook so we can receive them when we leave the construction industry. Basically, you get a stamp from the general contractor and affix it to your handbook. And when you retire…
The Shift from “Foreign Workers Are Fine” to “Foreign Workers Are Better”
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to write about something that’s been on my mind lately. This is the reality of “Japanese and foreign workers” as seen from the perspective of construction sites and management. While various opinions are flying around on X and the internet, I’d like to share my thoughts as someone actually working on the front lines…
Can a Construction Site Run Solely by Japanese Workers Without Any Foreign Workers? I Considered Everything—Machinery, Labor, Wages, and Physical Stamina… (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. “Japanese and Foreign Workers: The Real Feelings and Reality Seen on the Job Site”—I received a question regarding the blog post I wrote the other day titled “Japanese and Foreign Workers: The Real Feelings and Reality Seen on the Job Site.” [Question] If foreign workers were to leave, the workplace wouldn’t be able to function…
Starting in April of R8, the Road Traffic Act will change, and bicycle violations will result in blue tickets. Please notify the technical interns!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re aware that penalties under the Road Traffic Act are being tightened starting this April, right? The rules have gotten quite strict, so technical interns in particular need to be careful. Things that are commonplace overseas can result in fines in Japan. We need to make sure everyone is fully aware of this…
Japanese Workers and Foreign Workers: The True Feelings and Realities Revealed on the Job Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m going to write about a topic that’s a bit sensitive but can’t be avoided in the workplace: “Japanese People and Foreign Workers.” The reason is that I’ve been getting more and more annoyed by things on X lately, lol (I know, I’m being childish). Bringing in foreign workers…
Which country’s foreign workers are the best fit for Japan!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Does your company have any technical interns or foreign workers? And which country’s workers do you think are the best so far? Depending on the country of origin, foreign workers and interns have different work styles and adaptability that suit Japan, don’t they? Which country is the best…
Looking at the Future of Japan’s Construction Industry and Considering How Foreign Workers Will Be Employed! (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Let’s look at the future of Japan’s construction industry and consider how foreign workers are employed! This is a continuation of my previous post. A Foreign Boss: It’s not uncommon to suddenly find that a coworker who started at the same time as you has become your boss. The difference comes down to sheer time. Person A and Person B have two days off per week and three days off per week…
Essential Things for Foreign Technical Interns to Learn in Japan | 40 Rules for Life and Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. If you’re coming to Japan as a technical intern to work, there’s one thing I really want you to keep in mind. That’s culture, in particular. We welcome technical interns from all over the world. However, that means you’ll need to embrace Japanese culture while also…



