From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
one thing

I first came to Japan in 2014. Since I started working for a company, I have had absolutely no problems.
Even if a problem does arise, they will listen to your concerns and you will be able to resolve it immediately.

When my Japanese wasn't so good, I didn't know what to do at work and I was lost. But my seniors taught me so it wasn't a big problem.
Japanese songs were always played in the car on the way to the site, and now I can sing them in Japanese.

I'm a Muslim so I'm careful about what I eat.
However, the number of halal foods (food that can be eaten by Muslims) is gradually increasing in Japan.
So, Muslims can come without worry.

In China, I worked as an arc welder, but because my children's school fees were high, I wanted to earn more money, so I came to Japan in 2017.

At my current company, I have been certified as Specified Skilled Worker (i), and I can now be taken on company trips.
Last time I went to Okinawa and was able to see the Japanese ocean for the first time.
There was no sea in the town where I grew up, so I was surprised at how beautiful it was. The fruits I ate during the trip were also very delicious.

My favorite thing to do on my days off is climb mountains.
I travel alone within Kochi Prefecture and other prefectures, climb mountains by myself, and keep in shape.
The most beautiful mountains were in Aichi Prefecture, but I would like to challenge myself to find even more beautiful mountains.

I was born and raised in China and worked for a ship-building company.
After that, I wanted to open a restaurant, but I gave up on that dream and came to Japan to try my hand at something overseas.

The thing that surprised me most about coming to Japan was how much snow there is.
When I was in Fukushima Prefecture, about 1.5 meters of snow fell. This made a strong impression on me because back home in China we only get about 30 cm.
I also have fond memories of the crab I ate in Niigata Prefecture. I had it as shabu-shabu and it was really delicious.

The person who taught me Japanese was a crane operator.
Instead, I taught them how to use a computer.
In the future, I would like to study more and challenge myself to get many qualifications that I can use at work and also get a driver's license.

I came to Japan from China in 2015. I had always wanted to work overseas, so I chose Japan because it is close to China.
The first thing I noticed when I came to Japan was how beautiful the towns are and how full of greenery the mountains are.
When I came to Japan and breathed the air for the first time, I thought it was really delicious.

For my job, I travel to work sites all over the country.
I get to see a variety of cities, including Hokkaido and Tokyo, and I also enjoy sightseeing after work.
I remember having a lot of fun at the zoo in Hokkaido and being impressed when I saw the bears.

I believe life is a constant learning experience.
That's why I want to continue to hone my skills.
My goal is to become a foreman at my current company.

I have always wanted to bring my wife and children to Japan, so I have worked hard to obtain Specified Skilled Worker (ii).
My second child is only four years old, so I plan to continue working hard.

I get along very well with the people at work, and during Lunar New Year we made lots of dumplings and bread and celebrated together.
We often drink together and enjoy our favorite shochu.

Shizuoka Prefecture is home to Mount Fuji, which is very beautiful.
China has many large mountains, but Mount Fuji is special and is especially beautiful when it snows.
I hope everyone will check it out.

I came to Japan from China in 2007 and worked as a technical intern trainee, and now I have Specified Skills No. 1. Japan has clean and convenient roads, and the Japanese people are very kind.
Also, unlike in China, working hours are clearly defined and we are given ample time off.

Now I teach Chinese and Vietnamese people.
I can communicate with Chinese people, but I can't communicate with Vietnamese people, so I communicate in Japanese. However, since neither of us is very good at Japanese yet, I teach them by saying "Just imitate me." Now I have become good friends with the Vietnamese people.

My goal is to invite my family to Japan.
I'm now 47 years old, and from now on I want to do more for my family than ever before, not just for myself.

I learned about Japan through TV, the Internet, and from friends who had worked in Japan. When I saw pictures, I saw that it was a beautiful country, and that sparked my interest and made me want to go there.

I studied Japanese in Vietnam, but there is a dialect in Osaka Prefecture where I work. The way of speaking is different from standard Japanese, so I had some difficulty learning it. However, I gradually got used to it, and now I can distinguish between standard Japanese and the "Kansai dialect."

I have been living in Japan for over 10 years now. I am now a Specified Skilled Worker (ii), and I can bring my family over and earn a salary that allows me to live in Japan. At work, I have been given the role of supervisor, but from now on I would like to be given the role of foreman.

When I was a student, I was interested in the construction industry and wanted to work in it someday. One day, I looked up information about Japan on the Internet and found out that Japanese people are earnest and kind, so I thought I would come to Japan to study the construction industry. That's what led me to come to Japan.

When I came to Japan, the people at the company were really kind and taught me how to do the work on site in an easy-to-understand way. Now I'm in charge of the site. The first time I was put in charge of a three-story building, I was able to do the work well and I was very happy when I was praised.

I was able to get a driver's license after becoming Specified Skilled Worker (ii) There are driving schools in Japan where you can take the test in Vietnamese, so it wasn't difficult. Now I'm also teaching my juniors how to do their jobs. I want to keep working hard and build a house for my family in Vietnam.

I work in Japan leveling and paving roads.
I became Specified Skills worker because I wanted to be able to live freely in Japan, rent an apartment on my own, and get a driver's license.
At first, I was confused by the differences in culture and customs when I first started living in Japan, but my seniors and classmates were very kind to me, and I was able to quickly adapt.

The work is hard, but rewarding.
One memorable experience is working on the pump after a big typhoon.
We worked together as a team to get the job done even though the roads and tunnels were flooded. It was a little scary, but I felt that I had grown as a person through this experience.

In the future, I would like to return to Indonesia and expand the food stall business that I have left to my friend.
We sell sweet snacks and currently it is a small stall, but our goal is to expand and make it a success.
I am working hard every day, confident that my experience in Japan will help me realize my dreams.

When I first started working in Japan, the Japanese people I worked with were kind and helped me when I didn't understand something at work, so I was glad I joined this company.

When I got married, we had our wedding ceremony in both Vietnam and Japan, and I invited my boss to the Japanese ceremony.
They were very happy and said a lot of things which made me really happy.

My dream is to open a yakiniku restaurant.
I've been to an all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant in Japan, and I'm thinking of taking inspiration from the restaurant's design and seasoning.
Japanese yakiniku is really delicious, so I'm sure it will become popular in Vietnam too.
I want it to be a success!

It was anime that made me want to work in Japan.
I watched a lot of famous Japanese anime, which made me more and more interested in Japan and made me want to go there.

However, when I first came to Japan, I didn't understand much Japanese and didn't know how to get my work done.
There are times when I feel a little overwhelmed by the daily routine of working, eating, and studying Japanese.

But now, thanks to my efforts in studying Japanese, I can even ride the train.
On my days off, I check the weather on my smartphone and enjoy going to places like Tokyo Tower and Osaka.
My goal is to become Specified Skills No. 2, get married in Japan, raise children, and travel to many different places with my family.

When I was in high school, some older people who lived near my house and had worked in Japan told me that Japan was a great place. After hearing that, my friends and I decided to go to Japan after graduating from high school.

I had an interview with the president of Yamanouchi Construction, and I practiced my self-introduction many times to make sure I didn't make any mistakes. I had prepared my name, age, where I live, my mother's and father's names, hobbies, goals, etc. in Japanese, and it seemed to help that I was able to pass the interview.

My current goal is to buy a house in Japan. I want to work in Japan for a long time, and I plan to send my children to school in Japan, so I want them to learn both Vietnamese and Japanese. At work, I would also like to focus on teaching my juniors who are coming from Vietnam. I look forward to seeing you all in Japan.