https://kakikukeko.com/en/news News & rule changes en Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/jft-basic-reservation-2026-12https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/jft-basic-reservation-2026-12Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTReservations for JFT-Basic tests held from December 2026 to January 2027 open on November 25, 2026. Seats are limited and the site is busy right after opening. (Prometric Japan (SSW / JFT-Basic)) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/ssw-b1-requirement-start-2027-04https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/ssw-b1-requirement-start-2027-04Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTThe Immigration Services Agency announced when it will start checking for Japanese at "B1 or equivalent". It applies to Certificate of Eligibility applications filed on or after April 1, 2027. (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/isa-jft-basic-recommended-jlpt-dec-2026-fullhttps://kakikukeko.com/en/news/isa-jft-basic-recommended-jlpt-dec-2026-fullTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTThe agency says the December 2026 JLPT filled up before the application period ended, and recommends JFT-Basic as an alternative. (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/prometric-ssw-booking-59days-mm-np-2026-12https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/prometric-ssw-booking-59days-mm-np-2026-12Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTInstead of start dates set about every two months, booking will open 59 days before each exam from the December 2026 exam dates. (Prometric) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/employment-for-skill-development-2027-04https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/employment-for-skill-development-2027-04Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTThe new system replaces Technical Intern Training. A1 is required before starting work, and an A2-level test to move to SSW (i). (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/ssw-new-fields-linen-logistics-resourcehttps://kakikukeko.com/en/news/ssw-new-fields-linen-logistics-resourceWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTThe Immigration Services Agency has published the operating rules for the three fields. (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/jft-basic-a1-a2-1-levels-2026-08https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/jft-basic-a1-a2-1-levels-2026-08Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTResults now show a level by score: A1 (145–174), A2.1 (175–199) and A2.2 (200–250). (The Japan Foundation) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/ssw-food-service-coe-suspendedhttps://kakikukeko.com/en/news/ssw-food-service-coe-suspendedWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTIssuance of Certificates of Eligibility for the food service field is temporarily suspended. (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/bjt-nepal-test-center-2026-04https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/bjt-nepal-test-center-2026-04Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTFrom April 2026, the BJT can be taken in Kathmandu. (Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/language-school-requirement-a1-13-testshttps://kakikukeko.com/en/news/language-school-requirement-a1-13-testsWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTBesides JFT-Basic (A1+) and JLPT (N5+), 11 more tests are treated as A1 or above. (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/language-school-150-hours-no-longer-acceptedhttps://kakikukeko.com/en/news/language-school-150-hours-no-longer-acceptedWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTJapanese ability at A1 level or above must now be shown by a test certificate or an interview. (Immigration Services Agency of Japan) https://kakikukeko.com/en/news/jlpt-cefr-reference-displayhttps://kakikukeko.com/en/news/jlpt-cefr-reference-displayWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTScore reports for those who pass show a CEFR level (A1–C1) based on the total score. (JLPT (The Japan Foundation / JEES))