What is a Tourokushien-kikan?
A registered Tourokushien-kikan is a company or group that supports foreigners working under the Specified Skilled Worker visa.
They help you live and work in Japan safely, together with your employer.
What kind of support do they provide?
They provide the following support for Specified Skilled Workers:
Arrival support
- They meet you at the airport.
- They help you set up housing, phone, and a bank account.
生活サポート/Daily life support/生活支援
- 病院の行きかたやゴミ出しのルールを教えてくれる
They explain how to go to hospitals or dispose of garbage.
Japanese language learning support
- They may introduce schools or give you self-study materials.
Consultation support
- You can consult them if you have problems at work or in daily life.
10 Obligatory Supports by Tourokushien-kikan
Tourokushien-kikan must provide these 10 types of support for foreign workers.
- Pre-arrival guidance
- Immigration procedures support
- Help finding housing
- Help with daily contracts
- Support for learning Japanese
- Work-related consultations
- Life-related consultations
- Support for community interaction
- Support during job change or resignation
- Regular interviews and reporting
What if your company can’t support you?
If your company cannot help you, the Tourokushien-kikan will assist you.
Tourokushien-kikans are very important for continuing a safe life and work in Japan
Where can I find a 登録支援機関?
They exist all over Japan.
You can check on the Ministry of Justice website.
You can also ask your company, “Which Tourokushien-kikan supports me?”
Summary
They are important partners supporting foreigners working under the Specified Skilled Worker system.
If you face trouble, don’t keep it to yourself — talk to your Tourokushien-kikan.