Can Nearsighted People Work In Japan? Find Out The Physical And Health Requirements Here

“Can people with nearsightedness work in Japan?”

One of the questions frequently asked to ArkaLearn by those who want to  work in Japan . To find out the answer, let's read this article, Arky's friend. 

Japan is still a destination for Indonesian migrant workers looking for decent jobs with high wages. This high salary can be obtained by workers with at least high school/vocational high school graduates or equivalent by working as  Tokutei Ginou/Specified Skilled Workers  (SSW).

However, to work in Japan as a  Tokutei Ginou , there are a number of general requirements that must be met. One of them is the requirements related to the physical and health of prospective workers such as height, eye health, and body posture. 

So, in this article, ArkaLearn will discuss the latest physical and health requirements for  working in Japan.

Also read:  What are the Work Requirements in Japan for Women? Here are the Details!

Physical and Health Requirements for Working in Japan

1. Age

In general, job vacancies in Japan are open to workers aged 18-30 years. If you are over 30 years old, you can actually still  work in Japan , as long as you have special skills/are very experienced in certain fields and are in great demand in the Land of Sakura. 

2. Height

For those of you who want to work in Japan, make sure you have a height of 160 cm for men. While for women at least 155 cm. 

3. Eye Health

Can nearsighted people work in Japan? The answer is yes, as long as the nearsightedness is not more than 2. So for those of you whose nearsightedness is not severe, there is still a chance to work in Japan.

4. Dental Health

The next requirement for working in Japan is a dental health test. Those of you who wear dentures cannot work in Japan as  Tokutei Ginou.  However, this may or may not apply, depending on the provisions of the company you work for.

5. Ear Health

To work in Japan, make sure you have no history of ear disease. Also, you are not allowed to have piercings. 

6. Skin Health

Next, there is also a skin health test. Make sure you do not have skin diseases and tattoos. In addition, if there are burns, it must be ensured whether they interfere with the body's motor system or not. 

7. Organ Health

The next requirement for working in Japan is the health of the body's organs. If there is found to be organ dysfunction such as kidney failure, chronic heart disease, and inflammation, it is almost certain that you will not be able to work in Japan. 

8. Bone History

Physical examinations for work in Japan also include records of fractures. The fractures here include fractures of the legs, arms, and other areas that could interfere with a person's work. 

9. Medical History

To be able to work in Japan, make sure you do not have a history of chronic diseases such as respiratory disorders such as asthma, tuberculosis, heart disease, hypertension, cancer, hepatitis C, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS.

10. Body Weight

This requirement is usually not stipulated, but there are proportional standards that are adjusted to the height of prospective  SSW workers.  

Well, to find out the physical condition and health of prospective Japanese migrants,  a medical check up will be conducted . The series of  medical check ups  include: 

• Examination of all medical records
• Eye health test
• Dental and oral health test
• Heart function tests were performed
• Ultrasound and X-rays were performed
• Urine test was done
• A blood test was performed.

Special Conditions for Working in Japan

In addition to physical and health requirements, there are also special requirements that must be met by prospective workers in Japan. The requirements are as follows: 

• Minimum Japanese language certification JLPT N4/JFT Basic A2
•  SSW Expertise Certification
• Passed the Job Interview

These are the physical and health requirements that you need to meet if you want  to work in Japan. 

If you are confused about what to do first if you want  to work in Japan , it's better to join  the intensive bootcamp  at ArkaLearn. 

Through  the intensive bootcamp  at ArkaLearn, you will be guided by experienced senpai so you can  work in Japan. 

Later, you will learn  Japanese , get reliable Tokutei Ginou  materials  , practice making a Japanese CV, and  practice Japanese-style interviews (Mensetsu) . 

So, immediately register yourself to  join the intensive bootcamp  at ArkaLearn and achieve your dream of working in Japan. 
Consultation on  bootcamp  and costs can be done by contacting the ArkaLearn team via email or phone/whatsapp  0821-2313-0680/0821-1317-6928.