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"More Japanese than the Japanese themselves"
Become an employee loved by everyone for your exceptional thoughtfulness.
2023.07.01
Oka Kosan Co., Ltd., located in Mie Prefecture, began accepting Cambodians and Chinese nationals in 2015 and continues to employ them today. This time, we introduce the voices of Mr. Oka, the company's representative, and Mr. Sinat, a Cambodian national. (Interview conducted on April 4, 2023)
Company Profile
| Location: | 86 Shimonojiri, Fujiwara-cho, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture |
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| Business details: | Civil engineering works / Building construction works, etc. |
| Number of employees: | 50 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 2 people (Cambodians, Chinese) |
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| Website: | https://oka-kousan.com |
| Initial setup: |
Accommodation provided (with a field), Wi-Fi access, household appliances and necessities provided, bicycle, 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 190,000 yen
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Representative Director
Iwao Oka
What were the reasons for deciding to accept them?
Over ten years ago, I went to Cambodia on a company trip and became friends with a local guide. That's when I learned that many families in Cambodia still live with low living standards, and that experience motivated me to continue supporting orphanages and other institutions there. The hosting program started as part of that effort.
What were the benefits of accepting it?
Sinat, who works at our company, has completely overturned the negative image that Japanese employees often have of "foreigners." Not only is he excellent at his job, but his thoughtfulness is also exceptional. For example, on a cold winter morning, he'll start the car engine before we leave to warm up the interior for his colleagues. It's no wonder that he's so well-liked.
What measures or precautions do you take after accepting them?
What I always tell my employees is, "Even if you are in a leadership position, you must put yourself in a lower position." Just because you are a superior doesn't mean you should look down on your subordinates. It is essential to stand by and support those who are in a weaker position than you. Everyone at our company understands this and stands by Shina-kun. I truly respect these employees.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
If the foreigners we welcome come to love Japan, they will want to stay here forever. Conversely, if they come to hate it, they won't love the company either. First, think about how you can make them love Japan. I cultivate fields with them, go out for fun, and teach them how to pray at shrines. I hope you all will also make an effort to make them love this country.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with Mr. Sinat, Specified Skilled Worker (i) employed by the company, and Mr. Ito, Director and Head of the Civil Engineering Department, about their work and life in Japan, as well as their future goals.
ソアン シナット
My colleagues and superiors often tell me I'm "more Japanese than the Japanese themselves" (laughs).
After working as Technical Intern Training in Wakayama Prefecture for three years, she returned to her home country and taught Japanese as an instructor at a sending organization. As a result, she is fluent in Japanese and can hold everyday conversations without any problems. Outside of work, she grows vegetables in a field near her company housing and visits shrines on her days off, and her colleagues and superiors say she is "more Japanese than the Japanese." When asked about the charm of Japan, she says, "Above all, the people are kind." Currently, she is studying hard to obtain a driver's license so that she can be of service to the company.
Jun Ito
Shinat could definitely become a site supervisor!
Shinat is fluent in Japanese, learns quickly, and is incredibly attentive to detail, so it feels like we've hired a highly capable young Japanese employee. He absolutely refuses to sit down until his seniors have already sat down. Even while other employees are on break, he anticipates what tools will be needed for the day's work and prepares the equipment. Regardless of his nationality, he possesses an excellent character as a person. With his talent, I believe he will one day become a site supervisor.
