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【Work in Japan】What Responsibilities Do Companies Face When Specified Skilled Foreign Workers Go Missing? An Explanation of Disadvantages and Penalties Based on the Causes of Disappearance
For companies employing skilled foreign workers, disappearance poses a serious risk. Beyond sudden staff shortages that can disrupt business operations, comp... -
【Work in Japan】Can Specified Skilled Worker “Care Work” Visa Holders Be Hired Through Temp Agencies or Part-Time? Understanding Employment Requirements
Care facilities continue to face chronic staffing shortages, leading to an increasing number of companies considering the recruitment of foreign workers. Man... -
From Specified Skilled Worker “Nursing Care” to Permission for permanent residence in Japan | The certified care worker route and points to note in the guidelines revised in Reiwa 8
A timeline-based explanation of the path from Specified Skilled Worker "Nursing Care" to Permission for permanent residence (passing the certified care worker exam and changing to the "Nursing Care" status of residence) and how years of residence are counted. Covers the permanent residence guidelines revised on October 1, Reiwa 8 (household income level, Japanese at B1 level, the special rule for spouses), how a 3-year period of stay is treated from April 2027, and the 200,000 yen fee. -
【Work in Japan】Trends in the Number of Foreign Workers by Nationality in Japan’s Nursing Care Sector Under the Specified Skills Program
In Japan, the number of residents under Specified Skilled Worker (i) (特定技能1号) "Nursing Care" (介護) was 79,884 at the end of June 2026 (preliminary figu... -
【Work in Japan】What Is the National Average Salary for Specified Skilled Workers in “Care Work”? A Complete Guide Including Bonuses and Other Compensation
The number of foreign workers employed as Specified Skilled Workers in the care work field is increasing year by year.From an employer's perspective, determi... -
【Work in Japan】Comprehensive Guide to Primary Administrative Sources and Documents for Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker “Nursing Care” Visa
Japan's immigration system is built upon multiple layers of official documentation, including laws, government ordinances, ministerial orders, guidelines, an... -
Guide to Joining the Council for Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker “Nursing Care” | Getting, Renewing the Membership Certificate and Registering Foreign Workers
For companies accepting foreign workers under Specified Skilled Worker "Nursing Care": an explanation of the "Council for Specified Skilled Worker and Employment for Skill Development in the Nursing Care Field," covering the 4 steps to join, the validity period and renewal of the membership certificate, registering foreign workers within 4 months from the date of acceptance, adding facilities, and withdrawal, based on the membership rules in effect from August 28, 2026. We also check how registered support organizations are treated under the rules. -
【Work in Japan】Specified Skilled Worker (Caregiving): Headcount Limits and Full-Time Staff Calculation
As Japan’s caregiving industry continues to face a severe labor shortage, more facilities are turning to the Specified Skilled Worker (Caregiving) program to... -
【Work in Japan】What Level of Japanese Language Proficiency Is Required in the Specified Skilled Worker (Caregiving) Field?
Japan’s caregiving industry continues to face a chronic labor shortage, leading to increased acceptance of foreign workers through the Specified Skilled Work... -
【Work in Japan】What Types of Work Are Permitted Under the Specified Skilled Worker (Caregiving) Visa? How to Prevent Unauthorized Employment
In caregiving settings, it is not uncommon for foreign workers under the Specified Skilled Worker (Caregiving) visa to be assigned tasks without a clear unde...
