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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A word from a senior foreigner working in the construction industry
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Karno, who came to Japan to see cherry blossoms and snow, says she's enjoying every day now.

From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
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Karno, who came to Japan to see cherry blossoms and snow, says she's enjoying every day now.

Image: Karno-san

[Work location] Shiga Prefecture

[Job Title] Scaffolding Work

My reason for coming to Japan was that I wanted to see cherry blossoms and snow. I learned about Japan through YouTube and TikTok and thought, "I want to go there too." Since I had worked in construction in Indonesia, I decided to work in the construction industry in Japan as well.

One of the biggest differences between Japan and Indonesia is how time is used. In Indonesia, break times are all over the place, but in Japan, they are strictly scheduled. It was difficult for me to get used to it at first, but now I enjoy my work. The president taught me how to draw blueprints, and I was able to become a section chief.

My current goals are to obtain Specified Skills No. 2 qualification and get married in Indonesia next year. Once I get No. 2, I want to bring her to Japan and live together.

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