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Responding to their wishes, we ensured their safe return to their home country.
That is our "responsibility".
2023.02.01
Hayabusa Corporation and Hayabusa Build Co., Ltd. in Okayama Prefecture began accepting Vietnamese workers in 2004 and continue to employ many Vietnamese people today. This time, we introduce the voices of the general manager, Mr. Okamoto, and five Vietnamese employees. (Interviewed on July 23, 2022)
Company Profile
| Location: | 171 Obi-daka, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
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| Business details: | Scaffolding/earthwork/civil engineering/painting |
| Number of employees: | 36 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 5 people Technical Intern Training: 11 people (All Vietnamese) |
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| Initial setup: | Provision of dormitory accommodation, complete set of household appliances, cooking utensils, and Wi-Fi access, etc. |
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- Specified Skills (monthly basic salary)
Approximately 330,000 yen and up
Bonus: 200,000 to 300,000 yen - Technical Intern Training (Monthly Basic Salary)
Approximately 170,000 to 300,000 yen
Bonus: 150,000 to 200,000 yen
* Salary increases based on skill level and proficiency.
Interview Host Companies
Chief Officer
Keishi Okamoto
What were the reasons for deciding to accept them?
I first became interested in the program after hearing about it from an acquaintance, and I was drawn to the idea of developing foreign talent. When we first accepted Chinese nationals, we were amazed by their dedication to their work, which was just as hardworking as our Japanese employees. Since then, we have been accepting foreign nationals every year.
What were the benefits of accepting it?
Those who come to work for us from overseas are incredibly driven and ambitious. We have a salary increase system based on skill level, which motivates our foreign employees. Seeing this, our Japanese employees also work hard, creating a positive synergy between them.
What measures or precautions do you take after accepting them?
First and foremost, I believe it's important not to cause any inconvenience to our neighbors. If there's a community cleanup event, we start cleaning early in the morning and finish before residents come out of their homes. If there's a recycling collection that generates income for the neighborhood, we collect more than anyone else and put it out. These kinds of steady activities earn the understanding of our neighbors, so we proactively engage in activities that contribute to the community.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
I believe they are doing their best in Japan. This is likely for their own future and for the families waiting for them back home. If we are to accept them, we need to be understanding and willing to compromise. Perhaps we should start by visiting their country to get to know it better.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with KIEU, TON, NHAM, QUAN, and HIP, all from Vietnam working in Japan under Specified Skilled Worker (i), about their work, life, and workplace environment in Japan.
KIEU
I work hard every day to support my family back home!
When he first came to Japan, he seemed quite confused by the differences in work rules between Vietnam and Japan, saying, "The rules in the Japanese construction industry are strict. But because of that, I can work safely." Driven by his desire to support his family back home, he works hard every day on construction sites.
TON
I'll do my best in Japan now for the sake of my beloved family!
"My daily routine is to video call my wife in Vietnam after coming home from work." They met in Japan through Facebook. He told us he still wants to work hard in Japan for the sake of his family.
NHAM
My dream is to start a business in Vietnam!
Nhan wants to start a scaffolding company in Vietnam. "The Japanese construction industry is highly skilled and, above all, safe. Scaffolding work is tough, but I want to use the skills I've learned at this company in my home country."
QUAN
I'm really enjoying my life in Japan!
Okayama is said to become deserted at night, and "Vietnamese young people go out into the city at night, so sometimes I get lonely." Now, my greatest pleasure is drinking Japanese bottled beer at a friend's house on my days off.
HIP
My goal is to learn technology and work for a Japanese company in my home country!
She loves the climate and culture of Okayama Prefecture more than anything. "The people in Okayama are so kind, and I've come to love everything about Japan." She says the seafood from the Seto Inland Sea is especially delicious, and takoyaki is one of her favorite foods.
