From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
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I came to Japan to earn money and build a house, and learned about Japanese culture and jobs through my friend's introduction.

At first, I didn't understand Japanese and didn't know how to do my job, but the president and my seniors taught me little by little, in great detail, which was a big help.
Also, if there was something I didn't understand, I would ask questions on the spot and try to remember it.

Now I sometimes teach Japanese and Indonesian people how to do their jobs. Sometimes I can't communicate with them, but I do my best using gestures and other means.

On my days off, I go shopping or go to karaoke with friends.
I like Japanese anime, especially "One Piece" and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba."
From now on, I would like to practice so that I can sing anime songs in Japanese.

I started working in Japan because I wanted to earn a steady income. Because of my age and other difficulties, I chose the construction industry.

At first, I couldn't speak Japanese and the way of working was different, so it was difficult, but I watched my Vietnamese seniors work and studied on my own.

One difference between Japan and Vietnam that I found particularly strange was that people continue to work even on rainy days. In Vietnam, people don't work on rainy days, so I was surprised by the Japanese way of doing things.

I go to church on Sundays. Mass is the same all over the world, so even if I don't understand Japanese, I can generally understand it.
My goal is to become a Specified Skills No. 2 so I can work in Japan for a longer period of time.

I studied construction in Vietnam.
I was undecided whether to go to Korea or Japan, but when I found out that Japan was quicker, I chose Japan.

The work was tough for the first six months after I came to Japan, but I gradually got used to it. I watched other people's work closely and tried to remember why they did things a certain way.

One thing that surprised me about Japan was the way people put out their garbage. I once put it out on the wrong day and got scolded.
When I didn't know how to receive my mail, my Japanese senior drove me to the post office and showed me how to do it.

Now I am working hard to obtain Specified Skills No. 2 status so that I can work in Japan for a longer period of time.
One day, I would like to build my own house in Vietnam.
I want to continue working and saving money so that I can live with my wife and children.

What made me want to come to Japan was the "beautiful scenery" I saw on Facebook and YouTube. I had heard from my seniors that "Japan is beautiful and the jobs are stable," so I wanted to see if that was really the case.

Now I'm getting used to both my work and life at the company, and I work hard every day. At work, if there's something I don't understand, I immediately make a note of it and review it at home. The other day, when I made a mistake while cutting iron, a Japanese worker kindly told me, "This part isn't cut yet."

I sometimes feel a little lonely on the weekends. In Japan, everyone goes home as soon as work is over, so I don't have many opportunities to talk to people next door. But I want to become friends with more people.

I am currently working towards getting my manual car license. The happiest thing for me would be to spend my future in Japan with my wife and children.

Japan's scenery is very beautiful and its manga is famous. I also had a good impression of the way Japanese people work. When I came to Japan, I felt that they really work very seriously.

What surprised me was that everyone was obeying the traffic rules. I was also surprised to see that in Japan, cars drive on the left.
I feel that many Japanese people are a little shy. Even if I want to talk to them more, it is sometimes difficult for me to talk to them.

I have also had meals with people from the same company, and served the food I cooked at a company dinner.
My current goal is to gain experience and obtain Specified Skills No. 2.

I came to Japan because I wanted to help my family and learn various things while living and working.
When I first came here I didn't even know how to ride the train and it was difficult, but the people at work were kind enough to show me how, and now I can ride the train by myself.

At first, I made a mistake with the way I wrapped the pipes, but my Japanese seniors didn't get angry and kindly taught me, "You should put it in here." I've been blessed with a great workplace, and it's been almost six years since I started here.

After becoming a Specified Skills, I was able to experience various jobs and got my driver's license. Now I go shopping in the company car.

On my days off, I like to take walks in big parks and watch anime.
I am looking forward to keeping in touch with my new wife. My goal is to live together in Japan someday.

When I came to Japan, I didn't understand much Japanese and was a bit worried. But the Japanese people at my company are kind, and we joke around at work, so I'm having fun. Sometimes we get angry, but after work, we all laugh and spend time together.

Currently, I am studying the work of urethane in thermal insulation work. After becoming a Specified Skills, my salary went up and my level of work went up. I am doing my best to become a foreman someday.

One thing I noticed differently between Japan and Vietnam was the number of bicycles. I was surprised to see so many people riding bicycles in Japan, not just students but also adults.

On my days off, I've been to Tokyo Tower. From now on, I'd like to go to various places, such as Mt. Fuji, the sea, and Osaka.
I cook my own meals at home, and my specialty is "Yasaiitame" made with cabbage, tomatoes, and meat!

After serving in the army in Vietnam, I was introduced to Japan by my cousin. Although I was confident in my physical strength, my first Scaffolding job was difficult. But thanks to everyone's kind teaching, I was able to become a good person right away. Now I live in company housing with Vietnamese senpai and koi, and every day is lively and fun.

The people at the company are also very kind, and recently the company bought us a billiards table, so we all enjoy playing on it. These kinds of memories are what motivate me to work.

On my days off, I enjoy sightseeing in Aichi Prefecture and shopping. I like sushi and grilled meat, and I especially love Japanese draft beer.

I hope to marry a Japanese woman someday and live in Japan for as long as possible.

The reason I came to Japan was because I wanted to earn money for my family. My cousin recommended Japan to me, so I looked into it and found that it was a clean place, the people were kind, and the salary was good, so I decided to work hard here.

At first, I didn't understand Japanese, the work was hard, and I couldn't get used to the daily life. But the people around me taught me a lot, and now I have more confidence in my work. I can now work alone, and I feel a sense of accomplishment.

What surprised me the most about Japan was the "queue culture." I think it's great that people wait in line properly even at the supermarket. This is a custom that doesn't exist in Vietnam, so I think it's something we should learn from Japan.

I love beef bowls as a food in Japan, and I can also eat natto. In the future, I want to be a Specified Skilled Worker (ii) and live in Japan for a longer time.

Now that I am Specified Skills, my salary has increased and I can support my family even more.
Now I am studying for Specified Skilled Worker (ii). After work, I use my smartphone on the train to read kanji and study with Japanese apps.

Everyone in the company is kind, and the president also treats his employees with respect. My best memory is when the president supported me financially when I returned to Indonesia to get married. Thanks to him, I was able to get married, and I felt motivated to return to Japan and do my best again.

On my days off, I play futsal with my Indonesian friends. In the Kanto area, there are matches for Indonesians only, and I enjoy playing there. I like all Japanese food, but I hate natto.

My dream is to continue working in Japan, save money, and one day start my own construction company in Indonesia.

The reason I came to Japan was because a friend introduced me to a sending agency. Since I love Japanese culture and anime, I immediately decided to go to Japan.
At work, it is difficult for me to read blueprints, and it is taking a long time to learn kanji characters in particular. But I am studying little by little and doing my best.

When I started working at the company, the people around me looked scary at first. But when I talked to them, they were very kind and explained things about work and life in Japan to me in detail. Now I can work with peace of mind.

On my days off, I like to walk in the park or go fishing in the river. My favorite food is eel, but it's expensive, so I don't get to eat it very often.
My goal for the future is to build a house, start a family, and send my children to college.

Before coming to Japan, I worked in construction, but I heard that the technology in Japan is more advanced, so I decided to work in Japan. I enjoy being taught new things every day at work, and I take the time to learn difficult tasks. In particular, since we don't always make the same thing, it's interesting to think of different ways of doing things each time.

The people at the company were very kind and taught me not only about work but also about life. When I first came to Japan, I didn't know anything and didn't even know that smoking while walking was prohibited. But the people around me taught me manners and I was able to get used to Japanese rules.

On my days off, I hang out with friends and read manga. My favorite food in Japan is fried rice. My future goal is to go back to Indonesia and start my own construction company. I want to use what I've learned in Japan to create a company that can take on big jobs.