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Japan National Qualifications - INI

Japan's national qualifications are a certification system conducted and recognized by the state based on law. Covering various fields such as medical, legal, educational, and accounting, they are positioned as business-exclusive or title-exclusive qualifications. Each qualification can be obtained through examinations or training courses designated by the responsible ministry, aiming to ensure professionalism and protect public interests.

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[item.medical-doctor]
code=MHLW-001
slug=medical-doctor
name=Medical Doctor
description=A medical national qualification for diagnosing and treating diseases.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.dentist]
code=MHLW-002
slug=dentist
name=Dentist
description=A medical national qualification for diagnosing and treating dental diseases.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.pharmacist]
code=MHLW-003
slug=pharmacist
name=Pharmacist
description=A medical national qualification for dispensing and selling pharmaceuticals and guiding drug therapy.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.nurse]
code=MHLW-004
slug=nurse
name=Nurse
description=A medical national qualification for nursing and assisting patients.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.physical-therapist]
code=MHLW-005
slug=physical-therapist
name=Physical Therapist
description=A medical national qualification for rehabilitation of motor function disorders.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.occupational-therapist]
code=MHLW-006
slug=occupational-therapist
name=Occupational Therapist
description=A medical national qualification for rehabilitation of activities of daily living.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.clinical-laboratory-technologist]
code=MHLW-007
slug=clinical-laboratory-technologist
name=Clinical Laboratory Technologist
description=A medical national qualification for conducting specimen tests and physiological examinations.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.radiological-technologist]
code=MHLW-008
slug=radiological-technologist
name=Radiological Technologist
description=A medical national qualification for assisting in radiological diagnosis and treatment.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.dental-hygienist]
code=MHLW-009
slug=dental-hygienist
name=Dental Hygienist
description=A medical national qualification for preventing dental diseases and providing oral health guidance.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.emergency-medical-technician]
code=MHLW-010
slug=emergency-medical-technician
name=Emergency Medical Technician
description=A medical national qualification for performing advanced life-saving procedures at emergency scenes.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.attorney]
code=MOJ-001
slug=attorney
name=Attorney (Bengoshi)
description=A legal national qualification for litigation representation and legal consultation in courts.
category=Legal
ministry=Ministry of Justice
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.judicial-scrivener]
code=MOJ-002
slug=judicial-scrivener
name=Judicial Scrivener
description=A legal national qualification for representing legal procedures such as real estate and commercial registration.
category=Legal
ministry=Ministry of Justice
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.administrative-scrivener]
code=MOJ-003
slug=administrative-scrivener
name=Administrative Scrivener
description=A legal national qualification for representing document submission to administrative agencies and permit applications.
category=Legal
ministry=Ministry of Justice
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.patent-attorney]
code=MOJ-004
slug=patent-attorney
name=Patent Attorney (Benrishi)
description=A legal national qualification for representing intellectual property procedures such as patents and trademarks.
category=Legal
ministry=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.certified-public-accountant]
code=MOF-001
slug=certified-public-accountant
name=Certified Public Accountant
description=An accounting national qualification for auditing financial statements and providing accounting audit certification.
category=Accounting
ministry=Ministry of Finance
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.tax-accountant]
code=MOF-002
slug=tax-accountant
name=Tax Accountant (Zeirishi)
description=An accounting national qualification for tax consultation, tax representation, and preparation of tax documents.
category=Accounting
ministry=Ministry of Finance (National Tax Agency)
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.small-medium-enterprise-management-consultant]
code=METI-001
slug=small-medium-enterprise-management-consultant
name=Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
description=An economic national qualification for conducting management diagnosis and improvement guidance for small and medium enterprises.
category=Economic
ministry=Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
qualificationType=Title-exclusive Qualification

[item.elementary-school-teacher]
code=MEXT-001
slug=elementary-school-teacher
name=Elementary School Teacher's License
description=An educational license for teaching at elementary schools.
category=Educational
ministry=Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
qualificationType=Educational Personnel Certificate

[item.junior-high-school-teacher]
code=MEXT-002
slug=junior-high-school-teacher
name=Junior High School Teacher's License
description=An educational license for teaching at junior high schools.
category=Educational
ministry=Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
qualificationType=Educational Personnel Certificate

[item.high-school-teacher]
code=MEXT-003
slug=high-school-teacher
name=High School Teacher's License
description=An educational license for teaching at high schools.
category=Educational
ministry=Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
qualificationType=Educational Personnel Certificate

[item.kindergarten-teacher]
code=MEXT-004
slug=kindergarten-teacher
name=Kindergarten Teacher's License
description=An educational license for teaching at kindergartens.
category=Educational
ministry=Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
qualificationType=Educational Personnel Certificate

[item.childcare-worker]
code=MHLW-011
slug=childcare-worker
name=Childcare Worker (Hoikushi)
description=A welfare national qualification for childcare at daycare centers.
category=Welfare
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.care-worker]
code=MHLW-012
slug=care-worker
name=Care Worker (Kaigo Fukushishi)
description=A welfare national qualification for providing care services for the elderly and disabled.
category=Welfare
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.real-estate-transaction-specialist]
code=MLIT-001
slug=real-estate-transaction-specialist
name=Real Estate Transaction Specialist (Takken-shi)
description=A national qualification for mediating or representing real estate sales and leases.
category=Construction and Real Estate
ministry=Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.land-surveyor]
code=MLIT-002
slug=land-surveyor
name=Land and House Surveyor
description=A national qualification for surveying and measuring land and buildings.
category=Construction and Real Estate
ministry=Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.social-insurance-labor-consultant]
code=MHLW-013
slug=social-insurance-labor-consultant
name=Social Insurance Labor Consultant (Sharoushi)
description=A national qualification for representing labor and social insurance procedures.
category=Labor
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.registered-dietitian]
code=MHLW-014
slug=registered-dietitian
name=Registered Dietitian
description=A medical and welfare national qualification for nutrition guidance and meal management.
category=Medical and Welfare
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.public-health-nurse]
code=MHLW-015
slug=public-health-nurse
name=Public Health Nurse
description=A medical national qualification for promoting community health and preventing disease.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification

[item.midwife]
code=MHLW-016
slug=midwife
name=Midwife
description=A medical national qualification for providing care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
category=Medical
ministry=Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
qualificationType=Business-exclusive Qualification