From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
one thing

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.

Working in the construction industry is a joy because you get to create things.
After I came to Japan, I was taught how to do my job by my senior colleague, Mr. Ron. Since he was close to where I was working in Vietnam, he kindly supported me and made it very easy to understand, so I was able to learn the job smoothly.

One of the most enjoyable memories of my time in Japan was carrying a mikoshi (portable shrine) at a festival.
We all wore happi coats, traditional Japanese clothing, and joined the Japanese people, carrying mikoshi, which are said to be vehicles for the gods.
And running through the town was a really fun experience.

I am currently studying to become Specified Skilled Worker (ii), and everyone at my company is supporting me.
I hope to meet your expectations and achieve your goals.

My main purpose in coming to Japan was to learn about the culture of this country by seeing Japanese towns and experiencing life there.
Unlike my country, the rivers are very clean and there is no trash on the ground; I wanted to see such beautiful nature and scenery.
And when I actually got there, I was surprised because it was just as beautiful as I had heard.

I also love Japanese anime, and have been watching "Doraemon" and "One Piece" since I was little.
I wanted to watch a lot of anime in Japan, but because I'm working hard right now, I haven't been able to watch much.
I am trying to become a senior that my juniors can look up to, so I will be patient for a while.

Also, I am currently working hard on Japanese.
I'm good at listening, but I'm not so good at speaking yet.
The senior who is teaching me my job speaks in the Kagoshima dialect, which makes it a little difficult to remember, but I've finally started to understand it recently.
Once you get used to it, I'm sure you'll understand it too.
We are waiting for you in Kagoshima.

I came to Japan because I wanted to see how work was done. Someone I know had come to Japan to work, and in Japan, there was a set order for tasks to be completed and strict rules for working safely, so I really wanted to learn more about the work style, which was different from my home country, the Philippines.

When I first came to Japan, I was worried that the Japanese people around me would not speak to me because I was a foreigner.
However, the president and my seniors spoke to me kindly, so I was soon able to work with peace of mind.

He teaches me about my work so that I can understand it, and everyone in the company studies with me when I get my qualifications.
And in 2021, I was able to get a second-class Certificed Skilled Worker.
My current goal is to continue to do my best in Japan and start my own company.

I came to Japan in 2017 because I wanted to support my father and mother in the Philippines.
It all started when a friend who works as a carpenter told me that there were a lot of good jobs in Japan.

Reinforced concrete work is hard and sometimes difficult, but there are also many happy things because I've made friends.
Working with my friends makes every day feel so much fun, so I'm really glad I came to Japan.

On my days off, I play basketball with my coworkers and friends I made in Japan.
I also love cooking, so I make and eat my own food, but it's so delicious that I end up eating too much.
If you ever come to Japan, I'll treat you to some of my cooking!

I worked as an electrical engineer in the Philippines.
Since it's the same construction industry, I thought I would be able to understand something about rebar work, and it also sounded interesting, so that's what led me to come to Japan to try working for my current company.

There are many fun places in Japan, and on my days off I enjoy shopping in Odaiba and Ueno in Tokyo.
One day I'd like to go to Universal Studios Japan, the amusement park in Osaka.
There are some interesting rides and attractions, so if you have the chance, be sure to check it out.

I have two children, ages 13 and 11.
They also say they would like to live in Japan, so my goal now is to become a Specified Skilled Worker (ii).
My family always supports me, so I will continue to work hard.

The thing that made me happiest about coming to my current company was how warmly I was welcomed by all the Japanese people.
I was very nervous about living in an unfamiliar country, but thanks to you I was able to get used to it quickly.

I'm sure the company has put a lot of thought into making things easy for me as a Vietnamese person to work at.
Wanting to express my gratitude for such kindness, I even held a party inviting people from work to my room.

At first, I didn't think about working in Japan for a long time.
However, as I continued working there I grew to like Japan more and more and wanted to stay forever, so I got Specified Skilled Worker (ii).
I would like to continue working in Japan so that my efforts can serve as a good model for future foreigners coming here.

I came to Japan to save money and buy a farm in Indonesia.
My goal on the farm is to produce bioethanol and earn money for my family.
To do that, I need to buy things like trucks, so I want to keep working hard in Japan.

I don't really like studying, so I learn Japanese by watching YouTube.
I like channels that introduce Japanese recipes, and I learn the words by watching the Japanese subtitles.

Every Friday we get together to play futsal, which is our hobby.
On my days off, I play soccer games on the PlayStation, and I enjoy having fun every day outside of work.