Skilled Worker Joins Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu via Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai, Addressing Labor Shortage

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  • Skilled Worker Joins Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu via Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai, Addressing Labor Shortage
  • Ryuto Waga, 25, a carpenter who joined Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu through Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai's licensed placement service, shares his career growth and transition in Japan's construction industry facing skilled labor shortages.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 4, 2026

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Ryuto Waga, 25, a carpenter who joined Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu through Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai's licensed placement service, shares his career growth and transition in Japan's construction industry facing skilled labor shortages.

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Skilled Worker Joins Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu via Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai, Addressing Labor Shortage (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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June 4, 2026
Ryuto Waga, 25, a carpenter who joined Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu through Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai's licensed placement service, shares his career growth and transition in Japan's construction industry facing skilled labor shortages.
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Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai (Zenken), a general incorporated association licensed by Japan's Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for construction worker placement (Permit No. 13-ke-300001), introduces Ryuto Waga, 25, who joined Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu (Morioka, Iwate) as a skilled worker on July 1, 2025. Waga holds the title of Assistant Manager in the Construction Department. After graduating from Omagari Technical School in March 2022 and working as a carpenter, he sought better work-life balance including improved salary and more annual holidays. Zenken's representative contacted him promptly, provided tailored job listings for carpenter-to-carpenter transitions, and accompanied him to the interview. Currently, Waga leads a three-person team including a Vietnamese apprentice and a new hire, managing material procurement and on-site inspections for Nihon Jyutaku group projects using the 2x4 framing method. His goals include obtaining the Framed Wall Construction Technician certification and becoming a master carpenter trusted with diverse job sites. His supervisor Tomochika Watanabe praised his punctuality and growth from apprentice to master carpenter.

FAQ

What is Zenkoku Kensetsu Jinzai Kyokai?

A general incorporated association licensed by Japan's Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare to operate paid employment placement services specifically for the construction industry.

Who is Ryuto Waga and what is his current role?

A 25-year-old carpenter who joined Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu on July 1, 2025 as Assistant Manager in the Construction Department, leading a three-person team on housing sites.

Why did Waga decide to change jobs?

He sought better work-life balance, citing dissatisfaction with salary conditions and limited annual holidays at his previous carpentry position.

What construction method does Nihon Toshi Kaihatsu use?

The company uses the 2x4 framing method (platform framing) for wooden residential construction, which differs from the traditional post-and-beam method Waga previously used.

What are Waga's future career goals?

He aims to obtain the Framed Wall Construction Technician certification and become a master carpenter capable of managing various construction sites independently.

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