To corporate personnel in Kumamoto Prefecture who have prospective Specified Skilled Worker exam takers in the food service or food and beverage manufacturing industries

I extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.

If you cannot go to the reserved Specified Skilled Worker test venue for the food service industry or food and beverage manufacturing industry, please check your My Page.OTAFF Exam Taker Management Systemfrom

Until 23:59, 3 business days before the exam date,

If the exam date falls on a weekend or a Japanese public holiday, by 23:59, 4 business days in advance

During this period, you can change your exam date by following procedure (1) or (2) below.

If any changes are necessary, please notify the scheduled examinee accordingly.

(1) Procedure for changing the test date (when operated by the examinee)

1. My PageOTAFF Exam Taker Management SystemLog in to
2. Select "Check reservation status"
3. The list of reserved tests is displayed.
4. Click the Change button for Date/Time and Venue Change
5. Select and change the desired date, time, and venue

(2) Procedure for changing the test date (when operated by the corporate recruiter)

• Corporate My PageOTAFF Exam Taker Management SystemLog in
• Select "Examinee Management"
• Select "Action" to the right of the examinee's name
• Select "Book a CBT test"
• Check the box below the pre-exam application confirmation that says, "I have confirmed the above contents and would like to apply for the exam."
• Select the test industry (e.g., Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Specified Skilled Workerii Evaluation Test)
• Hereafter, the same procedure as in (1) 3.

(3) Consultations regarding taking exams affected by the earthquake

The Organization for Technical Evaluation of Food Industry Skills (OTAFF), Specified Skilled Worker Division

• Phone: 03-6261-4949 Hours: Weekdays 9:15–11:45 / 13:15–17:00
• Contact FormCorporate Inquiries | OTAFF

*OTAFF does not accept requests to change exam dates.
Please change the exam date by following procedure (1) or (2).

Notice from related organizations

Immigration Services Agency of Japan

Handling of Residence Status Applications Related to the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake

• Special page for the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake | Immigration Services Agency

Kumamoto Prefecture Foreigners Support Center

The Kumamoto Prefecture Foreign Resident Support Center accepts consultations from foreign residents.

If you have any concerns or troubles, please feel free to consult with us.

• Kumamoto Prefecture Foreigners Support Center