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Basic knowledge of the specific skill systemA new status of residence to resolve the serious labor shortage

“Specified Skilled Worker” is a status of residence created in 2019 to resolve Japan’s serious labor shortage.
Unlike traditional “technical intern training”, trainees have a certain level of expertise and skills,
It is possible to accept foreign human resources who can be expected to work immediately.
This page provides information on everything from the overview of the system to the benefits of hiring it.
We will explain the points that corporate managers should know.

Overview of the specific skills system

There are two types of specific skills: “No. 1” and “No. 2,” and it is common to accept “Specific Skills No. 1” first.

item Specific skill No. 1 Specified Skills No. 2
Period of stay Up to 5 years in total indefinitely
skill level Passed the Specified Skills No. 1 evaluation test or successfully completed technical training Passed the Specified Skills No. 2 evaluation test or have a certain level of practical experience as a supervisor
accompanying family basically not accepted Possible (spouse, child)
support obligation “Support” from the accepting company or registered support organization is required No support obligation (optional by the accepting company)

Acceptable industries

  • restaurant industry

  • Food and beverage manufacturing industry

  • nursing care

  • building cleaning

  • Material industry

  • industrial machinery manufacturing industry

  • Electrical/electronic information related industry

  • construction

  • Shipbuilding/marine industry

  • car maintenance

  • aviation

  • stay

  • agriculture

  • fishing

  • Logistics warehouse

  • linen supply

  • resource circulation

Three benefits of hiring specific skills

  1. Securing ready-to-work human resources

    Applicants are those who have passed the skill test who can immediately work in the field, or those who have completed technical training with three years of work experience.

  2. Engagement in a wide range of tasks

    Compared to technical training, trainees can be engaged in a wide range of on-site work (e.g. customer service in the restaurant industry and store management).

  3. Long-term force

    You can stay in Japan for up to 5 years, and if you move to Category 2, you will be able to find long-term employment.

Role of registration support organization (Miroku Staff)

When hiring Specified Skilled Worker No. 1, companies are obligated to provide “10 support items.”
As a registration support organization, Miroku Staff can handle all of these complicated tasks on your behalf.

An example of support work performed by Miroku staff

  • Visa acquisition support

    Smooth visa acquisition by our affiliated administrative scrivener

  • Advance guidance before entering the country and transportation upon entering and exiting the country

    A safe acceptance system even for people who are new to Japan

  • Securing housing near your workplace (rent negotiation/contract support)

    Providing a good, safe and secure living environment

  • Accompanying official procedures and opening a bank account

    Smoothly complete procedures with many technical terms

  • Support for Japanese learning and response to complaints and consultations (multilingual support)

    Support system that leads to growth

Frequently asked questions

The recruitment fee is very low at 100,000 yen, but will there be any additional costs later?

The recruitment fee is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) only once.
There are no other initial fees to pay to us.
However, actual fees for the administrative scrivener involved in applying for residence status will be required separately.

What nationality can you introduce me to?

From among the 30,000 people registered as temporary workers, we can introduce you to multinational human resources such as Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
We are especially strong in partnering with local schools in South Asia (Nepal, etc.).

What is the difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2?

The main differences are in “period of stay” and “accompaniment of family members”.
Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 has a total period of stay of up to 5 years and is basically unable to bring his or her family with him, whereas Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 has no renewal period for his or her period of stay and can be accompanied by his or her family.