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My fears were completely unfounded.
They are wonderful people who are truly serious about their work.
2023.07.01
Yamazaki Construction Co., Ltd., which has offices throughout Japan, began accepting Filipinos and Myanmar nationals in 2015 and currently employs them. This time, we introduce the voices of Mr. Shimamura, General Manager of the Chugoku Kyushu Branch, and three Filipino employees. (Interviewed on February 21, 2023)
Company Profile
| Location: | 8-6 Nihonbashi Tomizawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
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| Business details: | Civil engineering work using construction machinery |
| Number of employees: | 819 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 22 people Technical Intern Training: 55 people (Filipinos, Myanmar nationals) |
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| Website: | http://www.yamazaki.co.jp |
| Initial setup: | Accommodation provided (with Wi-Fi), household appliances such as air conditioners, bicycle provided, etc. |
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- 特定技能（月額基本給）
約22万円
* Salary increases based on skill level and proficiency. - Technical Intern Training (Monthly Basic Salary)
Approximately 200,000 yen
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manager of management
Shimamura Riki
What were the reasons for deciding to accept them?
When we started accepting workers in 2015, our Kyushu branch in China was facing a shortage of personnel due to a series of large-scale construction projects. It was at this time that someone within our company, who knew about other companies that had implemented worker acceptance programs, suggested, "Why don't we try accepting workers too?" That was the starting point.
What were the benefits of accepting it?
Because we had little time to prepare after deciding to accept them, and lacked information about Filipinos, we were unsure how much we could expect from them as a workforce, and we were anxious. However, we were pleasantly surprised. They are incredibly diligent, never late or absent. They are wonderful employees.
What measures or precautions do you take after accepting them?
Initially, we didn't even know what we needed to prepare. In reality, we gradually prepared things after they arrived, such as creating work manuals and buying bicycles because we figured they would be necessary for transportation. If I had to mention one thing we were careful about, it was that they wanted to share the work atmosphere with their family and friends, so they tried to post photos of the workplace on social media, and we were careful about that.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
Many of them come to Japan to work and support their families. However, the reasons why they want to continue working in Japan for a long time are certainly not just about money. In fact, when we ask our foreign workers about their life in Japan, they say, "Japan is a great country to live in." As a workplace, if we provide the right environment and treat them appropriately, they will undoubtedly become valuable assets to the company.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with three individuals holding Specified Skilled Worker (i)–SAGUM, HORA, and NELGAS– about their work and life in Japan, as well as their future goals.
サグン
I will continue to work hard in Japan for the sake of my family's lives and future back home!
"Since becoming Specified Skills, I've not only been able to repair my family home in the Philippines, but I've even been able to buy my parents a car," SAGUM said with a smile. Now, his biggest concern is the education of his 11-year-old and 7-year-old children. "I believe that the most important thing I can leave them is an education. That will be their greatest asset." He continues to work hard every day, operating heavy machinery for the sake of his family.
ホーラ
Having grown up in poverty, I came to Japan to prevent my own children from experiencing the same hardships.
"I was born into a very poor family, and I decided to work in Japan because I didn't want my children to go through the same thing." When HORA first came to Japan, she said that learning the language was the biggest challenge. "I practiced writing kanji, watched TV and YouTube, and did whatever I could to get used to Japanese." Her hobby is pencil drawing, and on her days off she draws bulldozers and other heavy machinery at home.
ネルガス
I was amazed by Japan's advanced technology!
Nergas, who has previously worked in Hawaii and North Africa, says that Japan was the easiest place to live. "It was the first country where the company rules were well-established and they provided everything I needed for daily life, including housing." He was also surprised by the construction technology. "Japan experiences many earthquakes, but tunnels and buildings don't collapse. I felt that the technology is very advanced."
