SSW Industrial Field

Fishery & Aquaculture

Work in Japan's coastal fishery and inland aquaculture operations — from deep-sea fishing to sustainable fish farming.

Field Overview

Japan's Rich Marine Heritage

Surrounded by ocean on all sides, Japan has one of the largest fishing industries in the world. The SSW fishery and aquaculture field covers both capture fisheries (fishing gear repair, capturing marine animals, processing) and aquaculture (breed/material management, harvesting).

Key regions include Hokkaido (salmon, crab), Shizuoka (tuna), and Hiroshima (oyster farms). Workers may be dispatched seasonally similar to the agriculture sector.

Key Information

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

Sub-categories:Fishery & Aquaculture

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

Fishery Operations

Repairing fishing gear, capturing and sorting marine animals, operating fishing vessels, and onboard processing.

Aquaculture Management

Managing fish farms — feeding, water quality monitoring, breed/seed management, and harvest of farmed species.

Processing & Packaging

Cleaning, filleting, freezing, and packaging fresh seafood products for domestic and export markets.

Equipment Maintenance

Maintaining nets, traps, pumps, aerators, and small marine engines used in fishery and aquaculture.

Skill Evaluation Exam Topics

Marine species identification and seasonal catch patterns

Fishing gear types and repair techniques

Aquaculture water quality management (pH, oxygen, temperature)

Seafood hygiene and HACCP food safety standards

Japanese fishery regulations and licensing

Japanese maritime and fishery terminology

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