Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test - Guide to Domestic Tests - April 1, 2026

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April 1, 2026 guide for the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test explains eligibility, required prerequisites, and what happens after applying. It covers the linkage between the Specified Skilled Worker (i) status and the separate Japanese language tests, outlines test subjects (written and practical), format, language requirements, duration, fees, passing criteria, and retake waiting periods. It also lists key test-day obligations such as document requirements and face photo procedures.

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Reading Time18 min

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Test Overview

Eligibility Requirements

Test Subjects, Administration Methods, etc.

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Important Points for Test Day

April 1, 2026 Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test: Guide to Domestic Tests 1. Regarding the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test The “Specified Skilled Worker”program is a system designed to accept foreign workers with specialized skills to fill labor shortages in sectors such as the food and beverage manufacturing industry. To obtain the Specified Skilled Worker (i) status for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, you must pass both the “Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test” and the “Japanese Language Test.” The Japanese language tests include the “Japanese Foundation Test (JFTBasic)” administered by The Japan Foundation, and the “Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)” administered jointly by The Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. The “Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test”(hereinafter referred to as the “test”) is administered by the Organization for the Assessment of Foreign Workers in the Food Industry (OTAFF) . If you would like to learn more about applying for the “Specified Skilled Worker” status of residence, please contact the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, the Ministry of Justice. For inquiries regarding matters other than the Food Service Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test and the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test, please contact us via the “CONTACT” link on the OTAFF homepage. 2. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to take the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test in Japan, you must meet both criteria (1) and (2) below on the day of the test. (1) Individuals who hold a status of residence (Note 1) and are at least 17 years of age on the day of the test (2) Individuals holding a passport (Note 2) issued by a foreign government or an authorized agency of a region designated by the Minister of Justice in a public notice as cooperating in the smooth enforcement of a deportation order (Note 1) Individuals residing in Japan in compliance with Japanese law are eligible to take the test. Even if you do not have a Residence Card, you can still take the test as long as you are staying in Japan legally for a short period. People who are in Japan without complying with Japanese law (illegal residents) are not eligible to take the test. (Note 2) At this time, individuals holding passports from countries other than the Islamic Republic of Iran are eligible to take the test. ■ Passing this test does not guarantee that you will be granted the “Specified Skilled Worker” status of residence. ■ Even if you pass the test and apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status or a change of status of residence, there is no guarantee that you will receive the Certificate of Eligibility. ■ Even if you receive a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status, you are not guaranteed to be issued a visa, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducts a separate review for visa applications. 3. Test Subjects, Administration Methods, etc. (1) Test subjects: Two subjects—a written test and a practical test (2) Test duration: 70 minutes (3) Options: 3 choices (4) Language: Japanese (Kanji are accompanied by furigana.) (5) Administration Method: Computer-Based Testing (CBT) The questions will be displayed on the computers at the test venue. Examinees read the questions displayed on the screen and enter their answerson the computer screen. (6) Number of questions and point allocation: | Item | Written Test | | Practical Test | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Number of | Point | Number of | Point | | | questions | allocation | questions | allocation | | General
Knowledge
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Hygiene | 25 questions | A perfect score of 75 points
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FAQs

What are the two tests required to obtain Specified Skilled Worker (i) status in the food and beverage manufacturing industry?

You must pass both the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test and a Japanese language test.

What test format and duration are used for the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test?

The test includes a written test and a practical test, and the total test duration is 70 minutes. It is delivered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).

What are the passing criteria and the test fee, and is the fee refundable?

To pass, you must score 98 points or more out of 150. The test fee is 8,000 yen (including tax); it is non-refundable except in cases where the test cannot be administered due to OTAFF circumstances or certain reasons such as natural disasters.

Oct 5, 2026

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