What Is Ikusei Shuro? Japan's New System of Internship Substitutes, Explained Simply

If you've ever heard of “Japanese Interns” or Ginou Jisshu, there's some important news: the Japanese government is replacing the program with a new system called Ikusei Shuro (元). What does it mean for those of you who want to work in Japan?

Why is it replaced?

The old apprenticeship program was often criticized for its “all-round responsibility” position: the goal he said was learning skills, but in reality participants worked like ordinary employees -- without equal protection. A new system was created to fix that.

What's changed?

• The goal is clear: work while developing. You are recognized as a worker, not a “trainee”, with clearer protections.
• There are career levels. Ikusei Shuro's term (about 3 years) is designed as a stepping stone to a Tokutei Ginou (SSW) visa — meaning your salary and position can continue to rise.
• Can move jobs under certain conditions. In the old program, moving places of work was almost impossible. In the new system, under certain conditions, you have a choice if your workplace is in trouble.
• Cost over watched. The rules for distribution agencies are tightened so that workers are not burdened with undue costs.

What should you prepare?

Not much has changed from the preparation side: Japanese remains the main key. The better your language, the more program and job options open up. At our training centers in Solo and Bekasi, you can start from scratch.

Still confused which program is suitable? Ask directly to our team — it's free, and we answer honestly.

Note: details of Ikusei Shuro rules are still being finalized by the Japanese government. This article is written based on the official information available at the time of writing.