Watari
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Hire motivated workers from Cambodia & Southeast Asia

For Japanese companies facing labor shortages. We introduce candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka (primarily Cambodia) for Specified Skilled Worker (i), skill-development / technical intern, and engineer/specialist roles — with support from recruitment through settling in.

NationalitiesCambodia (main), Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Operated by a real registered companyCOSTA LINK株式会社 · Fukuoka · 法人番号 8290001057441Company profile

Our sending is done through licensed sending organizations in Cambodia

KHM000101
Cambodia license no.
365
Placed (intern + SSW, cumulative)
25
Local staff
6 mo.
Pre-departure training (~N5–N4)
See our sending structure

Three ways to hire

Specified Skilled Worker (i)

Ready-to-work candidates for designated fields — care, food, construction, manufacturing and more.

Skill development / Technical intern

Longer-term development track for building skills within your workplace.

Engineer / Specialist (gijinkoku)

University/college graduates for engineering, IT, translation and international roles.

Not sure which fits? Tell us the work and we'll advise. Compare the three routes →

30-second route check

What kind of people do you want to hire?

Which country?

We hold candidates in four countries (primarily Cambodia). General tendencies below — individuals vary widely; we'll propose the best fit for your roles.

CountryTendencyGood to know
CambodiamainYounger, growing sending country to Japan.Khmer settlement support is still scarce in Japan — our mother-tongue support is a real edge.
VietnamLargest established sending country; mature training & procedures.Broad availability across fields.
IndonesiaLarge population, growing interest in Japan.Consider prayer time and halal meals at work.
Sri LankaComparatively higher English exposure; a growing country.Useful where some English helps.

More detail is in our free starter guide.

By industry

How it works

  1. 1

    Consultation

    Share your roles, headcount and timing. We reply and set up an online meeting.

  2. 2

    Proposal & candidates

    We propose the right visa route and introduce screened candidates.

  3. 3

    Acceptance & support

    We support paperwork, arrival and settling in at your workplace.

Who runs the Japan-side work?

We're the sending side; the Japan-side support and residence application are handled together with partner registered support organizations and administrative scriveners — you get one point of contact.

See the structure →

Free recruitment consultation

Tell us what you need. We'll get back to you by email.

  • Free consultation
  • No pushy sales
  • Only 2 required fields
  • Reply within 1–2 business days
  • Consultation only is fine
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FAQ

Which nationalities can you introduce?
We introduce candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Cambodia is our main base; we can also propose the other nationalities depending on your needs.
Which visa types can you introduce candidates for?
Specified Skilled Worker (i), skill-development / technical intern training, and engineer/specialist (gijinkoku) roles. If you are unsure which fits, we can advise based on your work.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary by visa type and role. See our cost guide for typical figures; we will share a concrete estimate during the free consultation.
Can we just consult first?
Yes — consultations at the information-gathering stage are welcome. We do not push aggressive sales.
How quickly will you reply?
We usually get back to you within 1–2 business days by email.
Are online interviews possible?
Yes. You can interview candidates online with our local team's support.