Work in Japan through Tokutei Ginou (SSW)
Work in Japan via Tokutei Ginou without a degree: elderly care, construction, hotels, restaurants. Prepare in Indonesia or at a language school in Japan.
The language training, interview preparation and document guidance for this route run through our own training institution (LPK). See how our LPK works — the training, the published fees, and how to check an institution is legitimate.
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Two Ways to Prepare: in Indonesia or Directly in Japan
There are two official routes to Tokutei Ginou / SSW, and we guide you on both. The difference is where you study, and that shapes your chances of being hired.
Study in Indonesia
Training at Nakamura's LPK in Medan & Tangerang
- Japanese classes up to JFT-Basic A2 or JLPT N4
- Preparation for your sector's SSW skills test
- Job matching and interviews with Japanese companies from Indonesia
- Fly out directly on a work visa once your CoE is issued
Best for: Anyone who wants a lighter upfront cost and to prepare close to family.
Study Directly in Japan
Language training and work preparation at a Japanese language school
- Go on a student visa to the Japanese language school you choose
- Japanese every day, plus work training: career guidance and interview practice
- Part-time work (arubaito) within your permit: you get paid, and gain real work experience in Japan
- SSW and JLPT exams in Japan, then face-to-face interviews with companies
- Switch to a Tokutei Ginou visa without going back to Indonesia
Your career doors stay open: you can also go on to a senmon gakko or university in Japan, then work on a Gijinkoku or another work visa that matches your major.
See vocational schools in JapanBest for: Anyone who wants a better chance of being hired, fluent Japanese, and Japan experience that still counts back in Indonesia.
Why does preparing in Japan improve your chances?
Face-to-face interviews
You are already in Japan, so companies can meet you in person and you can start sooner, without waiting on a CoE and visa from abroad.
N4 is only the minimum
More and more people are applying, and companies pick those with better Japanese. In Japan you can keep climbing to N2, even N1.
Experience employers can see
Part-time work and independent life in Japan go on your Rirekisho, and prove you are ready to adapt at work.
Explore Other Work Programs
Programs from the other work route.
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Nakamura Study Japan — Medan, Indonesia
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Nakamura Study Japan
Jl. Veteran No.128, Gg. Buntu, Kec. Medan Tim., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20236, Indonesia
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