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“Specific Skills” in Japan
Let’s work as!

For everyone who is thinking, “I want to work in Japan for a longer period of time” or “I want to make use of my skills.”
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) is a new status of residence (visa) that allows you to work at various companies in Japan.
MirocStaff will explain its mechanism and appeal in an easy-to-understand manner.

What’s amazing about specific skills (SSW)

  1. Opportunity to invite family

    If you become a “Specified Skilled Worker No. 2”, you can live in Japan with your family.

  2. Get a good salary

    You are guaranteed a salary equal to or higher than that of a Japanese employee.

  3. Can change jobs

    It is possible to change companies as long as you are in the same field (type of work).

  4. Can work for up to 5 years (No. 1) or more

    You can work for 5 years with specific skill level 1, and if you become level 2, you can work indefinitely.

Types of work available

  • Food service industry

    restaurant industry

    Customer service, cash register, kitchen, store management, etc.

  • Food and beverage manufacturing

    Food and beverage manufacturing

    Arrangement of ingredients, general manufacturing within the factory

  • Logistics and warehousing

    Logistics/warehousing

    Sorting, picking, packing, forklift operation

  • Building cleaning

    building cleaning

    Industries that require little conversation, such as building cleaning

  • Nursing care

    nursing care

    Helping the elderly with their daily lives

  • Accommodation (Hotel)

    Accommodation (hotel)

    Front desk, bed making, cleaning

Two routes to work with specific skills

There are two ways to work as a specific skilled worker.

  • Route to pass the exam

    You need to pass two tests: the Japanese language test and the specific skill evaluation test.

  • Route to switch from technical training

    Those who successfully complete Technical Intern Training No. 2 can switch to Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 without an exam.

Miroku staff support system

Don’t worry even if it’s your first time! Complete support

We will support you from finding a job to living in Japan.

  • Language support

    language support

    Staff who can speak your language will be available to assist you.

  • Visa support

    visa support

    Our affiliated administrative scrivener (visa professional) will proceed with the procedure smoothly.

  • Housing search support

    Support for finding a home

    We will work with you to find a home near your workplace where you can live with peace of mind.

  • Many job openings

    lots of jobs

    With over 4,000 business partners, you can find the job that suits you.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of exam is required to become a specific skill No. 1?

You will need to pass the Japanese language test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 or higher) and the skill evaluation test for the field you want to work in.
However, those who successfully complete Technical Intern Training No. 2 may be exempted from the exam.

My Japanese is not very good yet, is that okay?

Miroku Staff is affiliated with Japanese language schools and vocational schools, and also provides study advice.
There are also many jobs that you can do without having a high level of Japanese language skills, such as arranging and picking ingredients.

What kind of work can you introduce me to?

We can introduce you to a wide range of jobs, including eating out (restaurants), food and beverage manufacturing (factories), distribution warehouses, lodging, and nursing care.
We have a wide range of options, including 4,000 customer restaurants and 100 factories of our group companies.