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In recent years, the Japanese government has expanded its working policies to attract trainees from developing countries like Vietnam. As a result, the number of Vietnamese trainees working in companies in Japan is currently very large. To become a trainee, you need to prepare the following knowledge and skills in advance.

Understand the Concept and Purpose of Traineeship

The purpose of the traineeship program is to train and develop skilled workers in Japan so they can apply these skills in their home countries. Therefore, a trainee must thoroughly understand the concept and purpose of the program. This understanding helps to cultivate the right skills and a strong sense of responsibility when learning and applying the skills taught during the training.

Learn Basic Japanese

To quickly absorb the knowledge and skills required for work in Japan, you should equip yourself with a certain level of Japanese language proficiency. If your Japanese communication skills are poor, it can affect both the time spent and the efficiency of your work at the enterprise. To avoid this, you should prepare in advance by learning the language. Additionally, self-studying industry-specific terminology can help improve work performance and skill acquisition.

Familiarize Yourself with Japanese Lifestyle Rules

The average duration for a trainee to live and work in Japan is three years. Therefore, you need to understand the basic rules of daily life, behavior, and work in Japan to adapt effectively. Traffic rules in Japan are significantly different from those in Vietnam, so you must acquire basic knowledge to travel safely. Furthermore, you should familiarize yourself with the use of public transportation, garbage sorting, and banking services.

Maintain and Improve Your Health

As a temperate country, Japan has four distinct seasons, which are quite different from Vietnam’s climate. To adapt to Japan’s winter, you should focus on maintaining and improving your health. Winters in Japan can be harsh, with temperatures dropping below zero degrees Celsius. Beyond health issues, many trainees face difficulties with the geography, religion, food, and cultural norms of Japan. To study and work more effectively, you must maintain good health to adapt to this entirely new environment.