SSW Industrial Field

Agriculture Industry

Work in Japan's agricultural sector covering crop farming, livestock management, and mechanized agriculture.

Field Overview

Japan's Agricultural Heartland

Japan's rural regions face acute labor shortages as the population ages and urbanizes. The agricultural SSW field covers general crop farming (cultivation, collection, shipping, sorting) and general livestock farming (breed management, collection). Workers are placed across Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kyushu, and other agricultural hubs.

This field is unique in that workers may be dispatched to multiple farms within a region based on seasonal demand, offering varied experiences throughout the year.

Key Information

SSW Visa Level:SSW (i) and SSW (ii)

Sub-categories:Crop Farming & Livestock

Dispatch System:Allowed (seasonal)

JSC Course:Physical Classes (1.5 Months)

Note: JSC provides complete skill and language preparation courses for this field. Contact us to enroll.

Core Job Responsibilities

Crop Cultivation

Planting, transplanting, irrigating, fertilizing, and managing crops including rice, vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

Harvest & Shipping

Harvesting crops using manual and mechanized methods, sorting by grade, packaging, and shipping to markets.

Livestock Management

Feeding, health monitoring, breeding management, and sanitation for cattle, pigs, poultry, and dairy animals.

Equipment Operation

Operating tractors, combine harvesters, and other agricultural machinery safely and efficiently.

Skill Evaluation Exam Topics

Crop science fundamentals (soil preparation, pest management)

Livestock hygiene and animal welfare standards

Agricultural machinery operation and safety

Harvest timing, post-harvest handling, and quality grading

Japanese agricultural regulations and JA cooperative systems

Japanese agricultural terminology

Interested in This Field?

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