Gijinkoku
For candidates with the appropriate academic background and professional skills who want to work in Japan in specialized positions.
Typical Areas: Engineering · IT · Business · Hospitality · Interpretation · Office Work
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Work in Japan
Build Your Career in Japan Through Structured Work Pathways
GijinkokuSSWIkusei Shurō
Build Your Career in Japan
Japan offers several pathways for international candidates to develop skills and build careers.
At Akshara International Education, we prepare candidates in Nepal through Japanese language education, career counseling, skill preparation, and interview support. For recruitment, job matching, employment procedures, and deployment, we work with Diamond Star Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
Quick Comparison
| Gijinkoku | SSW | Ikusei Shurō | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Purpose | Professional / specialized work | Skilled work in designated fields | Skill development through employment |
| Typical Candidate | Degree / professional background | Candidates with Japanese + occupational skills | Candidates developing occupational skills |
| Japanese | Depends on job | Generally N4 / JFT-Basic level | Requirements depend on system / field |
| Skill Test | Usually not required | Required | Requirements depend on system / field |
| Degree | Generally required | Not generally required | Not generally required |
| Family | Possible, depending on status | SSW-1: No / SSW-2: Yes | Generally restricted |
| Long-Term Pathway | Possible | SSW-1 → SSW-2 where applicable | May lead to further skilled employment |
| Best Suited For | Professional careers | Specified skilled occupations | Skill development + employment |
Requirements vary according to occupation, employer, residence status, and current Japanese government regulations.
Choose Your Pathway
SSW
For candidates who want to work in Japan in designated skilled occupations. Main requirements: Japanese language qualification + industry skill test + employment.
Fields Include: Nursing Care · Construction · Agriculture · Food Service · Accommodation · Manufacturing and more
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A new pathway designed to develop occupational skills through employment in Japan.
Note: The requirements and implementation schedule depend on Japanese government regulations.
Learn MoreHow We Support Your Journey
Working in Japan is more than finding a job. Japanese language ability, occupational skills, preparation, documentation, and proper coordination all matter.
AIE
Education • Preparation • Candidate ReadinessWe support candidates through:
- Japanese language education
- Career orientation and counseling
- Occupational skills preparation
- Candidate assessment
- Interview preparation
- Japanese workplace communication
- Candidate profile preparation
- Pre-departure preparation
- Coordination with Japan-side partners
DSO
Recruitment • Sending Process • Nepal-Side CoordinationWhere DSO is responsible for the relevant employment pathway, support may include:
- Job demand and vacancy coordination
- Candidate screening and recruitment
- Employer interview coordination
- Candidate documentation
- Employment-related procedures
- Immigration / visa-related procedures
- Shram Swikriti
- Pre-departure orientation
- Deployment coordination
Responsibilities depend on the pathway, contractual arrangements and applicable regulations.
Japanese Employers & Partner Organizations
Employment • Selection • Japan-Side SupportJapan-side partners may be responsible for:
- Job positions and employment conditions
- Candidate selection
- Employment contracts
- Japan-side procedures
- Required support and employment management
- Onboarding and workplace support
From Nepal to Japan
- 01
Learn & Prepare
AIEJapanese Language • Skills • Career Preparation • Candidate Assessment
- 02
Register & Connect
AIE / DSO / Appropriate Recruitment PartnerCandidate Profile • Recruitment Process • Job Matching • Interview Coordination
- 03
Select & Employ
Japanese Employer / Japan-Side PartnerInterview • Selection • Employment Contract • Required Procedures
- 04
Work & Build Your Career
JapanStart Work • Develop Skills • Gain Experience • Build Your Career
Looking for Work in Japan?
Are you preparing for Japan or have you already completed your Japanese-language and occupational skill qualifications? Register your career profile with AIE to be considered for suitable Japan career opportunities.
Build Your Career Profile With AIE
Your Profile May Include:
- Education
- Japanese-language level
- Skills-test qualifications
- Professional qualifications
- Work experience
- Technical / occupational skills
- Preferred field and location
- Japan career objectives
Registration does not guarantee employment or selection.
Looking for Candidates from Nepal?
Akshara International Education prepares Nepali candidates for education and employment pathways to Japan.
We Welcome Cooperation With:
- Japanese Companies
- Registered Support Organizations
- 監理支援機関
- Recruitment Organizations
- Career Support Organizations
- Other Japan-Side Partners
We Can Support:
- Candidate preparation
- Candidate screening
- Japanese-language preparation
- Interview preparation
- Candidate information
- Recruitment coordination
- Communication between Nepal and Japan
Work in Japan FAQs
Questions About Working in Japan
Your Japan Career Starts With Preparation
Whether you are planning a professional career, skilled employment, or a skill-development pathway, the right preparation is the foundation for your future in Japan.
Learn. Prepare. Connect. Build Your Career.