Specified Skilled Worker No.1 / Agriculture

Work in Japan in agriculture.
Safe, legal, no placement fee.

For applicants from agricultural universities, vocational schools, or people with 5+ years of hands-on farming experience.

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✓ No placement fee ✓ Legal employment in Japan ✓ Support with SSW No.1 process

We support Filipino applicants who want to work in crop farming jobs in Japan through a clear and legal process.

Main duties can include cultivation, harvesting, sorting, packing, shipment support, and related agricultural work.

  • Legal route for agriculture jobs in Japan
  • Guidance on tests, documents, and visa steps
  • Housing and arrival support in Japan
  • Same wage standard as Japanese workers in comparable roles

No placement fee. No hidden charge.

We do not collect placement fees from applicants. We explain the job, contract, and support flow before you proceed.

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Work conditions and life in Japan

The figures below are model ranges only. Actual salary, overtime, and deductions depend on employer, prefecture, crop type, and housing arrangements.

Monthly salary example

¥180,000-230,000 / month

Varies by region, employer, work type, and overtime.

Housing cost example

¥20,000-35,000 / month

Some employers offer shared housing or partial subsidy.

Common work style

Full-time contract

Crop farming work under SSW No.1 agriculture.

Main field: Cultivation agriculture.

Typical duties: Growing, harvesting, sorting, packing, shipment support, and related tasks.

Important rule
Specified Skilled Worker employees must receive compensation equal to or higher than Japanese workers in comparable positions.

Preparation
Interview timing depends on documents, test status, employer screening, and visa processing.

  • Legal employment contract in Japan
  • Social insurance and health insurance where applicable
  • Support for arrival, daily life, and settling in
  • Pathway to build agricultural career experience in Japan

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Types of agricultural work

This recruitment is for crop farming work under SSW No.1 agriculture.

Cultivation agriculture

  • Crop cultivation and field management
  • Harvesting, sorting, packing, and shipment support
  • Greenhouse, vegetable, fruit, or field crop work

Basic applicant profile

  • Graduate of an agricultural university or vocational school, or 5+ years of farming experience
  • Interested in crop farming work in Japan
  • Ready to follow Japanese workplace rules and safety standards
  • Able to prepare documents for legal employment and visa screening

Quick eligibility check

This site is mainly for agriculture graduates and experienced farm workers. Final eligibility still depends on employer screening and visa requirements.

  • Filipino citizen
  • Agricultural university or vocational school graduate, or 5+ years of farming experience
  • Willing to work in crop farming
  • Valid passport or ready to renew one
  • Ready to obtain or already holding the required agriculture and Japanese language qualification route for SSW No.1

I want to apply

Typical qualification routes include the agriculture skills test plus Japanese test, or another legally accepted route such as relevant prior status.

Application process

Same simple flow, adapted for agriculture recruitment in Japan.

Your part: register, submit school or work history, join the interview, and prepare the agriculture / Japanese qualification route if needed.

Phase 1 - Screening

Registration and background check

  1. Step 1 [Fuji-Mayon] Free registration for agriculture jobs in Japan.
  2. Step 2 [Fuji-Mayon] Review of school background, farm experience, and documents.
  3. Step 3 [Fuji-Mayon] Guidance on job type, qualification route, and next documents.
Phase 2 - Job offer

Interview and contract

  1. Step 4 [Fuji-Mayon + Employer] Online interview with the farm or agricultural company.
  2. Step 5 [Employer] Job details, salary, housing, and contract explanation.
  3. Step 6 [Employer + Partner] Visa application and pre-departure preparation.
Phase 3 - Japan

Arrival and work start

  1. Step 7 [Partner + Employer] Airport arrival support, housing move-in, and local procedures.
  2. Step 8 [Employer] Farm orientation, safety briefing, and start of work in Japan.

Who supports what

Fuji-Mayon

Registration, initial screening, document check, and interview coordination.

Japanese partner / support side

Visa process support, arrival guidance, and daily-life assistance.

Employer

Interview decision, contract, workplace orientation, and on-site agricultural work support.

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Support before and after arrival

We support applicants from the first screening until they settle into work and life in Japan.

Before departure

  • Screening based on school background or farm experience
  • Guidance on agriculture SSW qualification route
  • Interview coordination with agricultural employers
  • Document and visa preparation support

After arrival

  • Arrival and move-in support
  • Housing and local registration guidance
  • Orientation for work rules and daily life in Japan
  • Follow-up support after work starts

Benefits of this program

This program is designed not only for initial placement, but also for long-term career growth in Japan.

Career growth image for agricultural workers in Japan
Career growth path from field work to management within this program.

After 5 years

  • After 5 years of work, passing the SSW No.2 exam can lead to promotion as a manager
  • Managers can extend residence status without a fixed renewal limit
  • The program envisions a salary increase of about JPY 100,000 and an independent house
  • It also allows a legal path to live together with family in Japan

Higher career path

  • People aiming higher can move toward a director role
  • The director path is positioned as a member of the business and management side
  • This makes the program attractive not only for work, but for long-term settlement and leadership

Accommodation

Shared or company-arranged housing is common for incoming workers.

Shared accommodation in Japan
Example of simple, clean housing prepared for workers arriving in Japan.
Room in Japan for foreign workers
Housing conditions depend on the employer, area, and contract details.

Life in Japan

Many agricultural jobs are in regional areas with quiet living environments and close access to farms.

Daily life in Japan
Daily life in Japan can be calm, structured, and community-based.
Working life in Japan
Work, housing, and support details are explained before departure.

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Who this program is for

We are especially looking for applicants with agricultural education or strong hands-on farming experience.

Graduates from agricultural universities who studied crop science, horticulture, farm management, or related fields.

Agricultural university graduates

Good fit for structured farm operations in Japan

Graduates from technical or vocational schools with practical agricultural training and readiness for field work.

Vocational school graduates

Useful for practical, site-based work from day one

Workers with 5 or more years of farming experience, including cultivation, greenhouse work, harvesting, or packing operations.

Experienced farm workers

Strong option even without a recent school background

See if your background fits

How to avoid illegal recruiters

Use a transparent process and ask clear questions before sending documents or money.

If someone asks you to pay a placement fee before you have a clear job offer and contract explanation, be careful.

Red flags

  • Payment demand before job details are explained
  • No written explanation of salary, housing, or duties
  • Unclear route for tests, visa, or contract processing
  • Pressure to decide immediately

What we do

  • No placement fee. We do not charge you for job matching.
  • We explain the agriculture work category and qualification flow.
  • We clarify the employer role and support role before departure.
  • We continue support after you arrive in Japan.

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Frequently asked questions

Typical work includes cultivation, harvesting, sorting, packing, shipment support, and other related agricultural tasks.

Interested in agriculture jobs in Japan?

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Register for agriculture jobs in Japan

Send us your basic information first. We can review your school background, farming experience, and next qualification steps.

Apply by email

What to send

  • Full name and contact number
  • Agricultural university / vocational school details, or work history
  • Crop farming experience
  • Passport and Japanese language status

Next step after inquiry

  • Initial background review
  • Advice on suitable agriculture jobs
  • Guidance on qualification and interview steps
  • Schedule for document preparation

Your information is used only for recruitment communication and screening related to agriculture jobs in Japan.

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