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▼ RI Embassy in Tokyo Calls on Citizens in Japan to Obey Local Laws
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The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Tokyo emphasized the importance of Indonesian citizens (WNI) complying with the laws, norms, and ethics in Japan as the key to maintaining harmony and the sustainability of good relations between the two countries.
This appeal was issued following several violation cases that could damage the nation’s image and affect Indonesians’ access to work opportunities in Japan.
“Mutual respect is essential, and this applies not only among government officials but also within the community. This must be underscored because when we are in a foreign country, we must certainly pay attention to these matters,” said the KBRI Tokyo Social and Cultural Information Function Coordinator Muhammad Al Aula in Jakarta on Thursday, July 17, 2025, as reported by antaranews.com.
Furthermore, Aula encouraged Indonesians who will work and live in Japan to pay attention to cultural aspects that can be learned from various sources. He said this during briefings or work preparation sessions conducted by the sending agencies.
“Always focus on your main goal. If you want to work, work well. If you want to study, make maximum effort to achieve good results,” emphasized Aula.
He continued that Indonesians planning to work or continue their studies in Japan need to prepare themselves thoroughly, especially in Japanese language proficiency. He mentioned that Indonesians should at least be able to pass the minimum level N4.
“In the context of employment, it is certainly important to prepare the necessary skills, including language ability,” he said.
Aula stressed the importance for Indonesians working in Japan to carefully consider the contracts they sign, whether those that are about to be signed or have already been signed.
Level N4 in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the second level of the JLPT, indicating an intermediate basic proficiency in Japanese.
At this level, a person is expected to understand conversations and writings in broader everyday contexts. Additionally, they are expected to use Japanese in more complex situations compared to level N5.
It is known that level N5 is the most basic level, while level N1 is the highest level in the JLPT.
Aula also urged Indonesians in Japan to maintain good relations and socialize with the local community as well as fellow Indonesians during their free time. He also hoped that all Indonesians could uphold Indonesia’s good name, which could later become an opportunity to promote Indonesia to the Japanese people.
Moreover, Aula said that KBRI Tokyo regularly communicates with various Indonesian communities in Japan. KBRI Tokyo has its own communication forum that serves as a place for mutual sharing.
Aula said that through this forum, KBRI Tokyo provides guidance, counseling, and shares information related to what Indonesians need to do. The forum also reminds Indonesians in Japan to comply with applicable laws and to pay attention to the culture, values, ethics, and manners prevailing in Japan.
This appeal was issued following several violation cases that could damage the nation’s image and affect Indonesians’ access to work opportunities in Japan.
“Mutual respect is essential, and this applies not only among government officials but also within the community. This must be underscored because when we are in a foreign country, we must certainly pay attention to these matters,” said the KBRI Tokyo Social and Cultural Information Function Coordinator Muhammad Al Aula in Jakarta on Thursday, July 17, 2025, as reported by antaranews.com.
Furthermore, Aula encouraged Indonesians who will work and live in Japan to pay attention to cultural aspects that can be learned from various sources. He said this during briefings or work preparation sessions conducted by the sending agencies.
“Always focus on your main goal. If you want to work, work well. If you want to study, make maximum effort to achieve good results,” emphasized Aula.
He continued that Indonesians planning to work or continue their studies in Japan need to prepare themselves thoroughly, especially in Japanese language proficiency. He mentioned that Indonesians should at least be able to pass the minimum level N4.
“In the context of employment, it is certainly important to prepare the necessary skills, including language ability,” he said.
Aula stressed the importance for Indonesians working in Japan to carefully consider the contracts they sign, whether those that are about to be signed or have already been signed.
Level N4 in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the second level of the JLPT, indicating an intermediate basic proficiency in Japanese.
At this level, a person is expected to understand conversations and writings in broader everyday contexts. Additionally, they are expected to use Japanese in more complex situations compared to level N5.
It is known that level N5 is the most basic level, while level N1 is the highest level in the JLPT.
Aula also urged Indonesians in Japan to maintain good relations and socialize with the local community as well as fellow Indonesians during their free time. He also hoped that all Indonesians could uphold Indonesia’s good name, which could later become an opportunity to promote Indonesia to the Japanese people.
Moreover, Aula said that KBRI Tokyo regularly communicates with various Indonesian communities in Japan. KBRI Tokyo has its own communication forum that serves as a place for mutual sharing.
Aula said that through this forum, KBRI Tokyo provides guidance, counseling, and shares information related to what Indonesians need to do. The forum also reminds Indonesians in Japan to comply with applicable laws and to pay attention to the culture, values, ethics, and manners prevailing in Japan.
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