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I want to grow together with them and spread Japanese technology to the world!
2022.09.01
Sugawara Equipment Co., Ltd., based in Aichi Prefecture, specializes in water supply and drainage system construction. A distinctive feature of the company is its commitment to employing and training multinational personnel. This article features interviews with the company's representative, Mr. Sugawara, and two Vietnamese employees working on-site. (Interview conducted March 24, 2022)
Company Profile
| Location: | 3-21-2 Mototeramachi, Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture |
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| Business details: | Water supply and drainage equipment construction business |
| Number of employees: | 52 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 4 people Technical Intern Training: 3 people (Chinese, Vietnamese, Myanmar nationals) |
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| Website: | https://www.agile-innovation.co.jp |
| Initial setup: | Accommodation provided, complete set of household appliances, Japanese language class support, etc. |
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- Specified Skills (Total Payment Amount)
190,000 yen - Technical Intern Training (Total Payment Amount)
160,000 yen
* Salary increases based on skill proficiency, etc. * Department transfer allowance available.
*This varies depending on work experience.
Interview Host Companies
President and Representative Director
Naoki Sugawara
What were the reasons for deciding to accept them?
Our company was founded in 2000 by three people. After its establishment, we focused on securing personnel in order to expand our scale, but it was difficult to attract people to a small company. While we were wondering what to do, we heard from business owners we knew that "foreigners work very hard." So, in 2004, we accepted Technical Intern Training trainees for the first time.
What were the benefits of accepting it?
What surprised me most when working with them was their hunger for success. On the job, they quickly learned what other employees were doing and incorporated it into their own skills. Furthermore, they proactively expressed their desire to be entrusted with the next task and said things like, "I want to do more work, even if it means working overtime," so they were an immediate asset and a great help.
What measures or precautions do you take after accepting them?
When we first started accepting them, we provided each of them with a mobile phone. This was because they weren't yet able to communicate well with people outside the company, so we wanted them to be able to contact me immediately if any problems arose. Our work often requires on-site decisions, so we told them to call us if they had any questions or concerns, even minor ones.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
Japan is experiencing a rapidly aging population and declining birthrate, and it's clear that the number of young people entering our industry will continue to decrease. We should probably start relying on overseas talent. If you're still hesitant about accepting them, why not visit a workplace where they work? Seeing how they work will surely give you the courage to take the next step.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with TUNG and THANH, both from Vietnam, who are working in Japan as Specified Skilled Worker (i), about their work and life in Japan, as well as their future goals.
トゥン
My strength is my improved Japanese, which I honed through gaming. I can't wait to work on the same project as my younger brother who is planning to come to Japan!
TUNG, 24, is the breadwinner of his family, supporting his mother and younger brother in his home country of Vietnam. He is proficient in Japanese and can hold everyday conversations without any problems. "I naturally improved by playing online games and talking with Japanese people," he said. His younger brother will be coming to Japan from Vietnam next month to work together on-site. He told us with a smile that he is really looking forward to it.
THANH
My dream is to live with my family in Japan, a country with a great environment and a comfortable living environment!
THANH, who has two sons aged 5 and 6, worked in Taiwan before coming to Japan. When asked about the differences between Japan and Taiwan, she replied, "Japan is so much cleaner, and there's less noise. It's much easier to live here." She says her dream is to live in Japan with her family. She is currently attending driving school and hopes to buy a car in a few years. "My goal is to get my license quickly and drive my own car to the worksite."
