This session focused on a topic that has become increasingly important for anyone considering a long-term career in Japan: Japanese language proficiency and the recent updates to the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services (技術・人文知識・国際業務) visa guidelines. We were also fortunate to be joined by Marc Anderson, CEO of COMASJAPAN and a former JET participant, who shared practical insights on language learning, career development, and life after JET.
As of April 2026, updated immigration guidelines for the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa (技人国) are now officially in effect.
Under these revised guidelines, applicants are generally expected to demonstrate either JLPT N2 certification or equivalent B2 level Japanese proficiency in order to qualify for the visa.
We aim to examine the implications of this update on job seekers, and recommend our best studying methods to pass JLPT N2.
This is a recap of our recent seminar designed to help JETs better understand what employers are looking for at Career Fairs, how to prepare effectively, and how to stand out during short interactions and follow-up conversations.
日賑グローバル株式会社 (Nisshin Global) recently co-hosted the second session in our series of Career Seminars in collaboration with AJET and the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI).
The event brought together participants exploring career options in Japan and featured insights from two former JETs now working successfully across diverse fields in Japan.