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If you approach it with sincerity, it will surely work out.
We have high expectations for talented individuals from around the world!
2023.02.01
TOKYOSHIMURA Co., Ltd., located in Chiba Prefecture, began accepting Chinese nationals in 1996 and continues to employ many Chinese nationals today. This time, we introduce the voices of the company's representative, Mr. Ito, and a Chinese national, ZHAI. (Interview conducted on November 29, 2022)
Company Profile
| Location: | 1-12-7 Sodegaura, Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture |
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| Business details: | Building construction/interior finishing work, etc. |
| Number of employees: | 20 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 5 people Technical Intern Training: 3 people (All Chinese) |
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| Website: | https://www.tokyoshimura.com |
| Initial setup: | Accommodation provided (with Wi-Fi), household appliances and necessities provided, vehicle provided, etc. |
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- Specified Skills (monthly basic salary)
Approximately 210,000 to 260,000 yen
* Salary increases based on skill level and proficiency. - Technical Intern Training (Monthly Basic Salary)
Approximately 160,000 to 190,000 yen
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Representative Director
Hiroki Ito
What were the reasons for deciding to accept them?
We started accepting foreign workers in 1996. At that time, our company had no shortage of personnel and employed many young Japanese people. However, my father, the previous president, thought that "there will definitely be a shortage of personnel in the future," and was quick to start accepting foreign workers, something that was not yet common in the industry.
What were the benefits of accepting it?
Being able to secure the necessary personnel every year is a huge advantage. Of course, when they first arrive in Japan, they start by learning the language and the job, but after two years, most foreigners become quite capable. If they continue to develop into Specified Skills, they will become an invaluable asset to the company.
What measures or precautions do you take after accepting them?
We put a lot of thought and effort into our recruitment process. During on-site interviews, we have candidates do some simple tasks, but what we value most isn't their technical skills or Japanese language proficiency, but their ability to clean up. After the test is over, I say, "Everyone, please clean up," and then I deliberately leave the room. Those who clean up diligently without cutting corners are the ones who will definitely improve. In the end, it's the conscientious people who grow the most.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
I believe the construction industry will become an industry that cannot function with Japanese people alone. Therefore, I think the future will be brighter if we accept talented individuals from around the world in addition to young Japanese people. My goal is to make our company an organization that gathers world-class players, like the Japanese national rugby team. We plan to welcome Indonesian employees next year, and I am excited that we will be one step closer to my dream.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with ZHAI Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ) employed by the company, and site manager Osaki, about their experiences working and living in Japan, as well as the work environment.
ZHAI ZHIGUO
Now that I've obtained Specified Skilled Worker (ii), I want my daughter to seize opportunities in Japan too!
Teki doesn't seem to have any difficulty working or living in Japan, and says she's adapted surprisingly smoothly. "Japan uses a lot of kanji, so I can understand the meaning to some extent just by looking at the characters." ZHAI and President Ito had long aimed to obtain Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ), and in 2022 they became the second people in the country to obtain it. ZHAI 's current goal is to live with her family. "I hope my daughter, who will be a university student, will come to Japan someday, find a job she loves, and seize opportunities just like I did."
Shiro Osaki
We established a style where seniors mentor juniors!
Since 1996, we have accepted approximately 140 Chinese workers. My role is primarily as a foreman, directly teaching them the ropes. Initially, I would demonstrate the work on-site and have them imitate me. However, as the number of workers increased, it became difficult to teach each person individually. So, we established a system where we would tell the Chinese workers who were just starting to learn Japanese to "teach this," and senior workers would guide the junior workers. This has made the work much easier.
