From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
one thing

I came to Japan in 2014. I am now working as a Specified Skilled Worker (ii), but at first I didn't know the Japanese and the job was very difficult. However, I have always valued small things such as reporting mistakes immediately and being punctual. Now I am proud of "not being late for 11 years".

I have fond memories of being involved in the construction of a famous theme park with my company. The work was hard, but it was a valuable experience. Japan has a lot of rules, but I think it's a very comfortable place to live.
Now, as a foreman, I am in a position to teach other foreign staff how to do their jobs. I couldn't do it at first either, so I try to teach them as carefully as possible.

What surprised me when I came to Japan was the slippers. I saw them lined up neatly at the entrance to the rooms and I wanted to do the same. I have two children, so I would like to teach them about this great Japanese culture.

I came to Japan in 2018. At first, I didn't understand any Japanese and it was very difficult to communicate. However, when I didn't understand something, I asked questions over and over again and tried to remember.

The work went through a variety of tasks, including burying pipes and Excavating work the ground. I watched the movements of my seniors carefully, learned how to do it, and devised it in my own way. We always try to follow the rules of the site and work with safety first.
Now I understand the field little by little, and I have been talking to and teaching new people myself.

On my days off, I like to refresh myself by going to karaoke with friends or watching soccer. In spring, the cherry blossoms in the nearby park are so beautiful that I can really feel the four seasons of Japan.
I've gotten used to life in Japan, but I want to continue working hard and steadily without letting my guard down.

I came to Japan in 2016. I joined the army in Vietnam, and then I came to Japan because I wanted to work as a carpenter. I studied Japanese and work a little, but it was still difficult at first. Still, now I was able to become Specified Skilled Worker (ii).

My wife is pregnant and we have a child, so my biggest goal right now is to live in Japan with my family.
On my days off, I like to go to Tokyo to refresh myself. There are many places I've enjoyed visiting, such as Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Sensoji Temple. I also enjoy going to a yakiniku restaurant with my colleagues and drinking alcohol while eating delicious food.

Japan has many rules to ensure safety, and I think these are very important. I want to continue working hard so that I can live happily with my family.

I came to Japan in 2016. I started my life in Japan as a Technical Intern Training student. From that time on, the president often asked me, "Do you have any problems?" and gave me money to buy rice and food, and it was easy for me to say things I didn't understand or were having trouble.

One of the most memorable experiences was a business trip to Vietnam that I took with the president. I was able to experience many things, such as visiting local companies and learning about Japanese business etiquette.

Now I'm in a position to teach new staff and Japanese staff on-site, and although I find the language difficult, I continue to make an effort to communicate carefully. I would like to continue living in Japan and support many of my junior staff.

I had experience working in construction in Vietnam. I heard that the Japanese construction industry has a wide variety of work and that safety is also very good, so I decided to work for Nippon Koshi. Thanks to that, I was able to work on the construction site of one of Tokyo's most famous buildings, and it's still a fond memory for me.

Having previously lived in Taiwan, I had a hard time switching to Japanese, but by speaking Japanese every day at the workplace, I was able to speak it little by little.

On my days off, I enjoy playing futsal with my coworkers. Although I am away from my family, I work hard for the sake of my three children. In the future, I would like to use my experience in Japan to start a construction company in Vietnam.

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!