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SSW Jobs in Japan (特定技能)
for Indian Workers

Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa opens 17 industries to skilled foreign workers — no degree required. IJK prepares you for language and skills tests, and places you with a verified employer.

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17

Industries open to SSW

¥2M–3.5M

Annual salary range

N4 / JFT

Japanese level needed

No degree

Required

17 SSW Industries

Browse by Industry

Click any industry to see roles, requirements, salary, and how to apply.

🍽

Food Service (Restaurants)

Very High

Kitchen staff, servers, food prep, floor management

Highest volume SSW openings nationwide

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🏭

Food Manufacturing

High

Food processing, quality control, packaging, machine operation

Includes seafood, beverage, and ready-meals

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🏥

Nursing Care

Very High

Elderly care support, bathing assistance, daily living support, rehab aid

Fastest growing — aging population demand

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🏗

Construction

High

Structural work, civil support, finishing, tiling, painting

SSW Type 2 available — pathway to PR

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🌾

Agriculture

High

Crop cultivation, greenhouse ops, livestock, mushroom cultivation

Rural Japan — housing often provided

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🏨

Accommodation / Hotels

High

Front desk, housekeeping, concierge, restaurant service, facilities

Tourist areas: Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido

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🧹

Building Cleaning

Moderate

Office cleaning, facility maintenance, sanitation, specialist cleaning

Steady year-round demand

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⚙️

Industrial Machinery

High

Machine assembly, maintenance, quality inspection, tooling

Factory and heavy equipment manufacturing

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🔌

Electronics Manufacturing

High

Circuit board assembly, component testing, soldering, inspection

Semiconductor and consumer electronics

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🚗

Automobile Repair

Moderate

Vehicle maintenance, repair, servicing, body work

Licensed repair shops nationwide

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🚢

Shipbuilding

Moderate

Welding, hull construction, outfitting, ship repair, marine painting

SSW Type 2 available — pathway to PR

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🐟

Fishery / Aquaculture

Moderate

Fish farming, catch processing, aquaculture management, seafood production

Coastal Japan — housing usually provided

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✈️

Aviation

Growing

Aircraft cabin cleaning, ground handling, airport baggage services

Based at major Japanese airports

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🚛

Auto Transport

Very High

Truck driving (large vehicles), logistics delivery, transport coordination

New 2024 sector — strong demand from driver shortage

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🚆

Railway

Growing

Railway maintenance, track inspection, electrical systems, station ops support

New 2024 sector

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🌲

Forestry

Moderate

Tree felling, planting, forest management, log processing

New 2024 — remote regions, housing included

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🪵

Timber Industry

Moderate

Lumber processing, sawmill operation, wood product manufacturing

New 2024 — linked to construction boom

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Requirements

What You Need to Qualify

No degree required

SSW Type 1 does not require a university degree. Skills tests substitute.

Japanese N4 or JFT-Basic

Pass JLPT N4 or the Japanese Foundation Test. IJK prepares you from scratch.

Sector skills test

Each of the 17 industries has a specific skills test. IJK identifies and prepares you for yours.

Age 18+

No upper age limit. Prior sector experience is helpful but not always required.

Visa Types

SSW Type 1 vs Type 2

SSW Type 1

Duration:Up to 5 years total
Family:Family cannot join
Next Step:Can upgrade to Type 2 or switch visa

Entry-level SSW. Most positions start here.

SSW Type 2

Duration:Renewable indefinitely
Family:Family can join
Next Step:Pathway to Permanent Residency

For experienced workers in construction or shipbuilding.

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