I decided to go to Japan as a technical intern from Vietnam to support my family. I chose Japan because I like anime and Japanese food, and I was interested in its culture. First, let's find out what Japan is like in the articles on JP-MIRAI.

I decided to go to Japan on a technical internship visa. I wanted to learn skills in Japan and bring them back to my home country. For more information, see the JP-MIRAI articles and OTIT's Technical Intern Trainee Handbook.

I heard that technical intern trainees are very busy. So I will study Japanese before going there. I want to continue studying Japanese when I get there by taking online volunteer language classes, etc. The JP-MIRAI Portal provides information on how to study Japanese, volunteer Japanese language classes, and more.

You must apply to a sending agency to take part in technical intern training in Japan. You can learn more about these agencies in the JP-MIRAI Portal articles and OTIT's Technical Intern Trainee Handbook. Make sure to do your research and understand the details before applying.

After applying to a sending agency, you will be referred to jobs. Job options for technical intern training differ depending on your previous work experience and education. Talk to the sending agency about what kind of work is available to you. Once you apply and are hired by the company you like to work for, you will sign an employment contract with them. Some people have reported problems when signing the contract, so familiarize yourself with the employment contract with the OTIT's Technical Intern Trainee Handbook. Keep a copy or data of any documents you signed, such as the Conditions of Employment. See the JP-MIRAI Portal for examples of technical intern training experiences and problems.

When hired, you will start preparing to go to Japan by applying for status of residence and taking Japanese language courses. Supervising organizations and host companies will help you with visa application and other preparations. You should learn some Japanese and the Japanese business etiquette before you go.

Your life in Japan will finally begin. When you arrive in Japan, you will first receive a residence card. It is your ID card. You must carry it with you at all times and must not lend or borrow it from anyone else. You can find in-depth explanations of the residence card in the JP-MIRAI Portal articles and OTIT's Technical Intern Trainee Handbook, so read them carefully and familiarize yourself with it.

Your first year as a technical intern goes by very quickly. However, you must take the Basic level of the Trade Skill Test after 9 to 10 months in Japan. Make sure you study and prepare well for it. See OTIT's Technical Intern Trainee Handbook for more information about the exam. The exam also tests your Japanese language skills, and JP-MIRAI Friends can help you find someone to teach or study Japanese with you.

Once you pass the Basic level of the Trade Skill Test, you can continue working in Japan with a Technical Intern Training (ii) status of residence. Remember to complete the required procedures for your new status of residence, as it will change between the first and second years.

You must take the Level 3 of the Trade Skills Test sometime between the 6th and 10th month of your third year of training. Study and prepare well in advance of this. If you have any concerns or problems, talk to your employer, supervising organization, or OTIT (Organization for Technical Internship Training of Foreigners). You can also contact JP-MIRAI Assist for advice. If you complete your technical internship without problems for about three years, you may be able to switch to Specified Skilled Worker (i) if there is a corresponding category for you. Some jobs allow you to move on to Technical Intern Training (iii). When you change from Technical Intern Training (ii) to Technical Intern Training (iii), you may choose to change the company you work for. Consider carefully whether you prefer Specified Skilled Worker (i), Technical Intern Training (iii), or a different option, and discuss with someone from the supervisory organization.

If you pass the Level 3 of the Trade Skills Test, you can continue your training in your fourth year in Japan. You must take at least one month temporary leave to visit your home country before starting your fourth year or within one year of starting your fourth year of training. Go see your family and friends at home and talk about your experiences in Japan. You can stay in Japan as a technical intern trainee for up to five years. At the end of your stay, you must take the Level 2 of the Trade Skills Test. Study hard for it and have no regrets. After completing your fifth year of training, you can switch to Specified Skilled Worker (i) and continue working in Japan. See OTIT's Technical Intern Trainee Handbook on how to do this.