About JAC website multilingualization

The JAC website uses AI automatic translation (machine translation). Because it is machine translation, the translation may not always be accurate.

About the automatic translation (machine translation) function

The website is automatically translated (machine translated) according to the language settings of the device you are using to view the website.
To change the language, open the language selection panel from the Language button in the header and select the language.
Some proper nouns may not be translated correctly.
Some pages are not automatically translated. PDFs are not translated.
Links to external sites will not be translated.

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We provide multilingual content through machine translation. Translation accuracy is not 100%. About the multilingualization of the JAC website

If you choose "Plain Japanese", it will be a simple sentence and a phonetic.
If you select "Attach hiragana", you will add furigana to your sentence.
You can select your native language in "Language" to translate it.

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First, check out the Q&A!Concerns about living in Japan
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FITS (Foundation for International Transfer of Skills and Knowledge in Construction) is available to answer your enquiries in your native language via telephone, fax or email.

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We provide multilingual content through machine translation. Translation accuracy is not 100%. About the multilingualization of the JAC website

Details and application for The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam

Those taking the exam outside of Japan

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We have compiled useful information for foreigners living in Japan and working in the construction industry.
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Eliminate your worries about living and working in Japan! Frequently asked questions and answers

Can I take the Specified Skills exam multiple times?: I don't know about other fields, but in the construction field you can take the exam as many times as you like.

I would like to come to Japan with my family. Can I bring my family with me?: Specified Skilled Worker (i) does not allow family members to accompany the worker. Specified Skilled Worker (ii) allows family members to accompany the worker.

Concerns about living in Japan
Q&A on work-related worries

A blog for foreigners working in Japan

I write not only about construction work, but also about tips for living in Japan and about Japanese people.

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A collection of useful information for living in Japan

We have collected websites that contain information about the rules for living in Japan, disasters such as earthquakes, safety, and other things you should know. We also recommend checking out the website of your local government.

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Consult with JAC by phone (Japanese only)Weekdays 9:00-17:30 Closed on weekends and holidays
Feel free to send me a message
FITS (Foundation for International Transfer of Skills and Knowledge in Construction) is available to answer your enquiries in your native language via telephone, fax or email.