Monthly Wage Gap Between Foreign and Japanese Workers in the Construction Industry | Analyzing the Latest Data on Technical Intern Training Programs (Types 1, 2, and 3) and the Specified Skilled Worker Program
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re now in the second half of May, and it feels like things are slowly starting to pick up on site. This year, it feels like we’re barely managing to keep the work coming in. And lately, no matter which company I visit, the conversation always turns to foreign workers (lol). “We’re getting a new hire from Vietnam soon…”
What happens when you obtain a Specific Skilled Worker (Category 2) visa?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, one of our Vietnamese employees holding a Specific Skilled Worker Type 1 visa obtained his Specific Skilled Worker Type 2 qualification! He has always been a hard worker and has been giving it his all ever since he first came to Japan as a technical intern. He’s since gotten married, had a child, and this year, he earned his Type 2 qualification! …
Issues involving foreigners will only increase in the future! Japan should take a tougher stance toward foreigners!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I thought I’d share here the video I posted on X yesterday. It’s some shocking footage! This was my son—apparently, this is what happened on his way home from a hot spring with his friends, and I got a call about it just after midnight. …
What Does the Future Hold for Us Japanese, as Seen from Our Neighboring Country, South Korea?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to South Korea the other day for a business meeting. We’ve entered an era where things that can’t be made in Japan are being produced overseas. During the meeting, it became clear that this trend is rapidly gaining momentum in South Korea as well—and there are even things that can’t be made there!? And at the same time, there’s a serious…
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…
Should We Hire Foreign Workers Under the "Specified Skilled Worker" Program?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to explore the question: Should companies hire workers under the “Specified Skilled Worker” program—who, after completing their Technical Intern Training program, can change jobs anywhere? Recently, there has been a surge in employment agencies specializing in the Specified Skilled Worker program. Those who have completed their Technical Intern Training and transitioned to the Specified Skilled Worker program are not…
Reflections on the Current Situation of Technical Intern Trainees
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. After discussing various topics related to technical interns at different companies, I thought I’d write down some of my thoughts. I’ll list the questions I’m often asked by other companies. 1. How many interns are ideal right now? 2. Has anyone run away? 3. Do they actually work? 4. Ma…
技能実習生は意外と帰国せず働くので、安定した仕事量が無いと雇用側はツラい！
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 皆さんの会社に在籍している技能実習生って３年間を全うし、帰国していきますか？ それともプラス２年延長してから帰って行きますか？ 当初、技能実習生組合の説明ではだいたいが3年で帰ると説明されてい…
Traveling to Nepal for Technical Intern Training Program Interviews (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I conducted interviews and finalized the hires. As you can imagine, selecting 6 people out of 18 was quite a challenge! That said, I usually wrap up the interviews and hiring for interns at both companies (Enta and Izumi) in under two hours. My interview process is very simple—first…