Build your career in Japan
Japan is actively welcoming skilled foreign professionals through the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program. We prepare you with Japanese language skills, career guidance and interview readiness, then support you through placement.
What is the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa?
Japan introduced the SSW visa in 2019 to bring in workers for sectors short of staff. India is one of the countries that has signed an agreement with Japan for this program.
To apply for SSW (i), you generally need two things: a pass in the skills test for your job sector, and proof of basic Japanese at around A2 level. That proof is usually JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 or higher.
Nine steps from admission to a career in Japan
- 1AdmissionJoin a batch at a branch or online.
- 2Japanese language trainingBuild reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- 3JFT / JLPT preparationMock tests until you are exam-ready.
- 4SSW skill preparationPrepare for the skills test in your sector.
- 5Employer interviewPractise with mock interviews, then meet employers.
- 6Job offerReceive an offer from an employer in Japan.
- 7Visa processingDocumentation support for your visa application.
- 8Pre-departure trainingCulture, workplace manners and daily life.
- 9Career in JapanStart work and build your future.
You do not need a degree to start
- Plus Two studentsStart straight after school
- Diploma holdersTechnical and non-technical
- ITI graduatesTrade certificate holders
- Degree graduatesArts, science or commerce
- Engineering graduatesB.Tech and B.E.
- Nursing professionalsANM, GNM, GDA, B.Sc Nursing
- Hospitality professionalsHotel, restaurant and catering
- Skilled techniciansHands-on trade experience
- Young professionalsReady for an international career
Tell us your education and work experience, and our career team will suggest the right sector and course.
Ask Our Career TeamJFT-Basic or JLPT N4?
Both meet the SSW language requirement. The main difference is how often you can sit the test.
| JFT-Basic | JLPT N4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | The Japan Foundation | The Japan Foundation and JEES |
| Format | Computer-based, at a test centre | Paper-based |
| How often | Many times a year | Twice a year in India (July and December) |
| What it shows | Basic Japanese for daily life and work (around A2) | Basic everyday Japanese |
| Accepted for SSW | Yes | Yes, N4 or higher |
What One Zero does for you
Structured classes and weekly mock tests in the real exam format.
Mock interviews in Japanese, so you are ready to meet employers.
Advice on your sector, the skills test and the right route for you.
Help connecting with employers in Japan. More than 100 students placed so far.
Help with the documents for your visa application.
Culture, workplace manners and daily-life Japanese so you settle in fast.
We support you at every step, from training to departure. Final hiring and visa decisions are made by employers in Japan and the Japanese authorities, so be careful of anyone who promises a guaranteed job or visa.
Common questions
How long does it take to reach the work level?
Most beginners reach JFT-Basic or N4 level in about 6 to 7 months of regular classes (N5, then N4 or JFT).
Do I need a degree to work in Japan?
No. SSW does not usually require a degree. Plus Two students, diploma and ITI holders, graduates, nurses and skilled technicians can all apply. You need the language level and a pass in your sector skills test.
Does One Zero help with jobs in Japan?
Yes. We offer overseas placement support, including employer interviews, documentation and pre-departure training, and more than 100 of our students have been placed in Japan. Final hiring and visa decisions are made by employers in Japan and the Japanese authorities.
Can I study online if I live far from a branch?
If you live outside Kerala, yes: you can join a live online batch. In Kerala, a hybrid batch lets you do most classes online with some sessions at the branch.
Start your career in Japan
Tell us about yourself and our career team will suggest the right course and sector, with batch dates and fee details.
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