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.

Note

Please enable JavaScript when using this function.
This function may not be available in some browsers or viewing environments.

For host companies, click here

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

If you select "Easy Japanese," the sentences will be simple and will include furigana.
If you select "Add Hiragana", furigana will be added to the sentence.
You can select your native language and translate using "Language".

I don't understand... I'm in trouble... If that happens, please contact us.

First, check out the Q&A!Concerns about living in Japan
Work worries Q&A
Free consultation with JAC *Only within JapanWeekdays 9:00-17:30 Closed on weekends and holidays
Feel free to send me a message
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
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.

For host companies, click here

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

★A blog for foreigners working in Japan★

For companies, click here

Home
Useful links for specified skilled workers

Useful Links

We have collected useful websites for those living in Japan.
There are also counselling centres in your area.
If you have any problems, please consult FITS.

From the Japanese Police (Metropolitan Police Department)

Japanese Rules (Easy Japanese): A pamphlet in easy Japanese created by the Metropolitan Police Department for foreigners (PDF)

Warning (Drug Violation): Metropolitan Police Department website. About drugs and criminal punishment.

Buying and selling savings accounts is a crime! (Easy Japanese): Metropolitan Police Department website. Buying or selling bank passbooks or cash cards is a crime.

All you need to know about traffic rules in Japan (2020 edition): A pamphlet created by the Metropolitan Police Department for foreigners staying in Japan. Traffic rules for pedestrians and bicycles.

Metropolitan Police Department multilingual site: The Metropolitan Police Department's entrance page to foreign languages (22 languages).

Life and rules in Japan

Consultation service for legal matters such as rental troubles and dismissal (Legal Affairs Center): Legal Support Center is a government-established information center for the resolution of legal problems. It provides information in 10 languages.

"Portal site for supporting foreign residents' lives" run by the Immigration Services Agency of the Ministry of Justice: We provide information in 18 languages, including simple Japanese, on important matters and things you need to know to live safely in Japan.

Ambulance Guide for Foreign Visitors to Japan: There are pamphlets available in 16 languages for foreigners living in Japan that explain how to call 119 and what to do if you have an illness.

Information on foreign life and disaster prevention "NHK World": We provide information on safety measures and useful information for everyday life in 21 languages, including easy Japanese.