Application for Care Worker skill evaluation test
New candidates who are applying for a Specified Skilled Worker Visa (i) Care Worker should pass ① JLPT N4 or upper ②Nursing care skills evaluation test and ③Nursing care Japanese language evaluation test.
Japan’s “Go To Travel” Campaign
“Go To Travel Campaign”, Japan’s latest initiative to save its economy from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, has been pushed to start from July 22, about half a month earlier than planned.In April 2020, Japan suffered its most significant drop in foreign tourism. In that particular month, Japan welcomed only 2,900 international travelers, down 99.9% from the same time in 2019.
Caregivers Needed in Japan
If you enjoy helping people in need, want to obtain a working VISA, want to guarantee a stable income and a future in Japan, Certified Care Workers might be an ideal job for you, and we are looking for competent people who live in Japan and willing to work as a caregiver!
Helpful Disaster Management Apps and Websites(Multilingual)
In order to help foreigners living in Japan, applications for smartphones and websites providing information such as natural disasters and weather warnings in Japan are published by Cabinet office.
Rent support allowance up to 6 million yen
On July 3rd, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced to provide up to 6 million yen of “Rent support allowance” to companies and individuals whose sales has dropped due to the extension of the emergency declaration in May and the impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Japan began charging for plastic bags
In Japan, from July 1st, the law has changed that all stores are required to charge for plastic shopping bags.
Multilingual coronavirus hotlines in Japan (health, work, life…)
The Tokyo metropolitan government has set up a phone consultation center to provide information on the coronavirus and related issues in 14 languages. People can ask questions on subjects such as their health, businesses, children’s education, and immigration status.
Change from “Student visa” to “Designated Activities (Job hunting) visa”/ Visa extension
What is “Designated Activities (Job hunting)” visa? It is a visa for international student who graduated from a university, etc. wishes to continue “job hunting” after the student visa expired.
What is “Specified Skilled Worker VISA” ?
Specified Skilled Worker visa (特定技能とくていぎのう) is a status of residence aimed at addressing the serious labor shortage in Japan by accepting experienced foreign human resources with specific expertise and skills.
Dismissal notice allowance in Japan
Dismissal will have a great impact on the lives of laborers. In order to mitigate the impact of sudden dismissal on the economic life of laborers, there are dismissal regulations in Japan. (Article 20 and 21 of the Labour Standards Law)
FREE WATER available at some stores
In Japan, around 44% of plastic waste is containers such as plastic bottles and food trays. To reduce the amount of plastic waste, it is also necessary to reduce the number of plastic bottles.
How to Use Google Maps-free navigation tool
Google Maps is an incredibly versatile tool that makes it quick and easy for you to find your way from point A to point B. Whether that’s a quick jaunt down the street or a cross-continental trip. Best of all, it’s completely free.