From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
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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.

I also worked as a scaffolder in Vietnam, and the way they thought about safety was completely different from Japan. In Japan, there are well-defined work procedures, such as gathering materials and checking the site before starting work, and I think it's wonderful that safety comes first.

Specified Skills I was glad that my salary increased, the company had a large number of cracks, and there were many senpai and doryo. He also taught me a lot about work and life. The cities in Japan are very beautiful, and I like the quietness.

On my days off, I enjoy eating meals with friends, and eating Japanese curry, sushi, and sashimi (especially salmon). I have also been helped many times by the kindness of Japanese people, such as having my wallet returned after it was lost twice.

I intend to continue living in Japan. My wife is also working here, so I hope to continue living comfortably with my family.

I came to Japan in 2018. Technical Intern Training I changed from a student to a Specified Skills, and thanks to the expansion of my work, it became easier to work. I aimed for Specified Skills because I wanted to do a job that would provide a stable income for my family.

There are hot and cold days at work, and sometimes it's tough, but it's the path I chose, so I want to do my best until the very end. I have fond memories of visiting Japanese temples on the company trip at the end of the year and having a great time with my coworkers.

I like all Japanese food, but I especially like sushi and udon. I also like Japanese beer because it is easier to drink than Vietnamese beer.

My family in Vietnam is also supporting my challenge in Japan. My goal is to pass Specified Skilled Worker (ii) visa and continue working in Japan.

When I first came to Japan, I didn't understand Japanese and couldn't get used to the job, so it was hard. But everyone at the company was kind enough to teach me, and little by little I was able to do my job. I was very happy when I was allowed to work independently for the first time.

I'm happy that my salary has increased since I became Specified Skills, but the best thing is that I can work in Japan for a long time. Work in Japan is safe and the rules are strict, so I can work with peace of mind.

On my days off, I like to go for walks in the park or go shopping with my friends. My job is busy and I don't have much time, but I want to continue studying Japanese as much as possible.
Since coming to Kagawa Prefecture, udon has become my favorite food. I like to eat it with chicken tempura on top.

My goal in the future is to pass Specified Skilled Worker (ii) qualification. And my dream is to build a house in Japan someday.

The reason I decided to work in Japan was because I wanted to start my own restaurant in Indonesia.
Actually, I started a store once, but it failed. So I thought I would earn a lot of money to start a store again, and that's why I took my current job.

Since becoming Specified Skills, I have been taught many things and my knowledge of the construction industry has increased considerably.
I am also grateful to the company because the salary is very good compared to what I would get in Indonesia.

After working for a few more years, I plan to open a restaurant again in Indonesia.
The main menu is Javanese cuisine, but Japanese food is also popular in Indonesia.
You could also serve ramen or udon!

About 10 years ago, I found it difficult to find work in Indonesia, so I decided to work in Japan.
I had heard that the Japanese construction industry has high levels of technology, so I wanted to learn more about it.

Then, when I came to Japan and started working at my current company, I realized that the people there needed our help too.
Also, my seniors taught me many things about the job, so I was able to work with a sense of fulfillment.

On my days off, I go fishing with my seniors from work.
Sea bass are caught in Japanese waters, and they are fried and eaten.
It's really delicious and awesome!

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.