Bridging the Future.

Connecting global talent with Japanese enterprises to create a brighter future together.

VietnamVietnam
IndonesiaIndonesia
PhilippinesPhilippines
MyanmarMyanmar

What is "Specified Skilled Worker" (SSW)?

The "Specified Skilled Worker" (SSW) residency status, created under the revised Immigration Control Act,
aimors to accept foreign nationals with specific expertise and skills
in industrial fields experiencing severe labor shortages in Japan.

SSW (i)
19 Target Fields

Requires specific skills and
Japanese proficiency
(Family accompaniment not permitted)

Nursing CareBuilding CleaningIndustrial Product MfgConstruction Shipbuilding & MarineAuto RepairAviationHospitality AgricultureFisheriesFood & Beverage MfgFood Service Auto TransportRailwayForestryTimber Industry Logistics & WarehousingLinen SupplyResource Recycling
Max 5 Years
SSW (ii)
16 Target Fields

Requires proficient skills
in specific fields
(Family accompaniment permitted)

Building CleaningIndustrial Product MfgConstruction Shipbuilding & MarineAuto RepairAviationHospitality AgricultureFisheriesFood & Beverage MfgFood Service Auto TransportRailwayForestryTimber Industry Resource Recycling
Renewable Residency

What GLOBAL NEXT Can Do For You

We introduce highly capable personnel proficient in Japanese!
With our comprehensive support system from pre-entry preparation to post-entry care, you can safely leave your first foreign talent recruitment to us.

Talent Placement

1. Talent Placement

Visa Support

2. Visa Support

Pre-entry Prep

3. Pre-entry Prep (Housing, etc.)

Post-entry Support

4. Post-entry Support

Why Choose GLOBAL NEXT

Expertise
1.

Ready-to-work personnel introduced by experts familiar with nursing, logistics, and more.

Our staff, with hands-on business management experience, introduces personnel precisely tailored to your on-site needs. We offer proposals and support with a deep understanding of employment regulations and facility standards.

Japanese Skills
2.

Providing highly capable foreign talent with solid Japanese language skills.

We carefully select high-quality personnel through rigorous local Japanese language education and reliable partner companies overseas. We provide secure support from immigration procedures while ensuring they understand Japanese culture and customs.

Support
3.

Fully supporting your foreign recruitment with a dedicated partnership.

We do more than just introduce talent. We provide thorough support including housing arrangements, daily life assistance, and post-entry follow-ups. We strive to be a partner that grows with you while reducing the burden on your company.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions regarding our consulting model, global trading, and foreign talent recruitment.

Q. How does GLOBAL NEXT's "Hands-on Consulting" differ from traditional advisory?

Unlike conventional consulting firms that only provide strategic reports, our team works directly on-site alongside your leadership. We actively drive joint partner meetings, B2B sales negotiations, cross-border alliance setups, and long-term project commercialization.

Q. Can you support overseas brands entering the Japanese market?

Yes. As demonstrated with premium international brands like Lé Vera, we provide comprehensive end-to-end support including Japanese import regulations, food inspection compliance, trade show exhibitions (e.g., FOODEX JAPAN), and establishing local wholesale and retail distribution channels.

Q. What international regions do you cover for Flood Guard barrier distribution?

As the authorized primary distributor for Fuji Kogyo Co., Ltd., we provide compact flood barrier solutions (Flood Guard) not only across Japan, but also to clients and municipal infrastructure projects in Taiwan and Southeast Asian markets facing severe flood risks.

Q. How do you ensure candidate quality for Specified Skilled Workers (SSW)?

We partner with accredited overseas training academies in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. Candidates undergo rigorous practical skills assessments and Japanese language training (JLPT N4+ or JFT-Basic), and we provide full lifestyle and visa onboarding as an accredited Registered Support Organization.