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The words I said to the parents when I met them upon their arrival were
"Please feel free to entrust your child to us."
2025.10.31
Nihonkoshi Inc., a company based in Tokyo, began accepting foreign workers in 2016 and currently employs many foreign nationals. This time, we introduce the voices of the company's representative, Mr. Asami, and two Vietnamese employees. (Interview conducted on June 4, 2025)
Company Profile
| Location: | Shoyu Kaikan, 3-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
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| Business details: | General building construction/general civil engineering work, etc. |
| Number of employees: | 143 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 5 people Technical Intern Training: 57 people (Vietnamese, Uzbek) |
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| Website: | https://www.nihonkoshi.co.jp/ |
| Initial setup: | Securing dormitory accommodation, household appliances and furniture, daily transportation from the station to the work site, hiring Vietnamese interpreters and Japanese language instructors, etc. |
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- 特定技能（月額基本給）
約27.5万円
* Allowance for Japanese language proficiency certification and salary increases based on performance evaluation system. - Technical Intern Training (monthly basic salary)
Approximately 230,000 yen
Interview Host Companies
Representative Director
Tooru Asami
What was the most memorable thing about the hosting experience?
When I conducted my first interviews in Vietnam, everyone present clearly expressed their desire to go to Japan! They were incredibly hungry for success. Japan is facing a declining population and a shortage of skilled workers. I felt that by leveraging their talent, we could maintain our national strength. I was also confident that it would be a positive stimulus for our Japanese employees.
What are some of the difficulties you face with language barriers?
Many of the foreigners we currently employ have previously studied Japanese. This means they already have an interest in Japan. With that background, even if problems arise on the job, such as language barriers or differences in work styles, they quickly adapt.
What are your thoughts on player development?
I originally started out as an independent carpenter, and to fill the gaps between projects, I would read blueprints and take on various tasks. Over time, I became a valuable "multi-skilled worker," and my range of work expanded. When they eventually return to their home countries, having acquired a wide range of skills will increase their value and lead to future income. I hope they will acquire various skills in the future.
Please send a message to companies planning to implement this system.
You might feel anxious or scared at first, but the most important thing is to get to know the other party. Even just reading books or experiencing the local culture firsthand can make a big difference. The construction industry of the future cannot function without their help, and I believe it's necessary to be prepared to protect them as fellow colleagues. There will be times when things don't go smoothly and it takes time and effort, but the sense of accomplishment from creating something together is priceless. I would love for people who enjoy working together across borders to take on this challenge.
Voices from those working on-site
We spoke with LU and TOAN, both from Vietnam and working as Specified Skilled Worker (i), and their junior colleague, Ms. Nakata, about their work and life in Japan, as well as their future goals.
LUさん
My business trip to Vietnam with the company president is still a cherished memory.
When LU first came to Japan, he was surprised by Japanese culture. "Japan has many people who follow the rules and manners, and it's amazing how lost items are returned because of that." He says it was the company president who taught him about unique Japanese etiquette. "I had the opportunity to go to Vietnam with him, and he taught me about Japanese greetings and dining customs. It's a very good memory." He still cherishes the suit that the president bought him at that time.
TOANさん
I will continue to do my best in Japan for the sake of the children in my home country!
TOAN currently 37 years old, worked in the construction industry in Vietnam. Thanks to that experience, he was able to smoothly transition into work on Japanese construction sites. "However, safety is definitely far superior in Japan, so I can work with peace of mind." He also has experience living in Taiwan 10 years ago. "I had a lot of trouble switching from the Taiwanese I had learned to Japanese." He is now a father of three and says he will continue to work hard in Japan.
中田 美波さん
I want to use this same experience as strength and continue to support Japan!
My mother is Japanese and my father is Vietnamese. We lived in Toyama for a while, but I grew up in Ho Chi Minh City for most of my time. I've been with the company for about a year and a half, and I'm in charge of supporting the daily lives of foreigners. This is my first time living alone in Japan, just like them when they come to Japan. Once you overcome the language barrier, life becomes smoother than you might think, so I help them with interpreting for procedures at government offices and hospitals until they get used to it. I may still seem unreliable, but it's encouraging when they tell me they feel safer when I'm around.
