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Tohkon Co., Ltd.

As of October 1, 2025

Experiencing Japan’s Diligence and Warmth — A Fulfilling Life at Work and Home

From Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Visa Status: Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

Ms. Tuvshinbayar Enkhtur

Profile

• Graduated from the Electrical and Electronic Department of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology Kosen College of Technology.
• Selected for a Japan internship as an outstanding student.
• Came to Japan and joined Tohkon in April 2022.
• Works at the Yokohama Kanazawa Office (Plastic corrugated board manufacturing and sales).
• Job responsibilities: CAD design, jig creation, process development, 3D printing.
• Hobbies: Reading (Harry Potter), Japanese manga and anime, cooking.
• Favorite Japanese food: Sushi.

• Working in Japan

  • What inspired you to work in Japan, and why did you choose Kanagawa Prefecture?

    I first visited Japan in 2017 through a school internship. I was impressed by how clean and safe the cities were, and I thought that I would want to work in Japan someday. After graduation, I learned that Kanagawa has a large population of international residents, is close to Tokyo, and offers many tourist attractions.
    Since Mongolia has no ocean, I was especially drawn to the beautiful seaside views in Minato Mirai.

  • What was most important to you when choosing a job in Japan?

    While salary is important, I prioritized the work environment and the people I’d be working with.

  • Why did you choose this industry and company?

    I watched a company introduction video from Tohkon and was impressed by the balanced gender ratio. One of the points that I chose Tohkon was that the ratio of the female employee was higher than other companies. I thought Tohkon had the great balance of gender ratio.

  • How did you prepare to work in Japan?

    I studied Japanese through school, YouTube, and anime. I’m good at listening and speaking, but reading and writing, especially kanji, were very challenging. I focused on understanding what others were saying. Since Mongolian and Japanese grammar are similar, that part was easier to learn.
  

• About Your Current Job

  • What are your current responsibilities?

    When I first joined, I worked on assembly tasks. Now, I mainly design custom plastic corrugated boards using CAD.

  • When do you feel most fulfilled at work?

    Designing is a repetition of trial an error of re-designing and asking advice from senior colleagues, so I feel great accomplishment when I finally succeed in designing custom plastic corrugated boards using CAD.

  • How do you manage challenges at work?

    I immediately consult with seniors or supervisors when I’m unsure. Even when I make mistakes, they encourage me by saying, “I’ve made mistakes too, so don’t worry.” They always warmly support me. Even though my Japanese isn’t perfect, they try hard to understand what I’m saying, which I truly appreciate.

  • What do you focus on most in your work?

    I try not to make mistakes in my designs by researching competitors’ products and exploring new approaches. Now that I’m mentoring juniors, I share my past mistakes to help them avoid the same errors.
  

• Life in Japan and Future Goals

  • What surprised you most about life in Japan?

    I didn’t realize phrases like “I’ll think about it” or “I’ll go later” could mean “no.” Also, I was amazed by how hardworking Japanese people are.

  • What do you find attractive about living in Kanagawa?

    The city is very clean. With both the ocean and mountains nearby, and many tourist spots, it’s easy to explore. People are kind; even strangers help with directions when I get lost.

  • What are your future goals in Japan?

    I don’t have any special plans. I just want to work like any other Japanese person. I’m very satisfied with my current job and work environment, and I enjoy every day.
  

• Advice to People Who Wish to Work in Japan

  • Any advice for those considering working in Japan?

    If you understand Japanese, everything, such as your work and everyday life, will be smoother. I recommend studying reading and writing, especially kanji. Since I’m from Mongolia and use Cyrillic script, learning kanji was very difficult.

  • Tips for adapting to Japanese culture.

    I love Japan, so I adapted quickly. Observing and imitating how Japanese people work and behave is a great way to get used to the culture.

Company Overview

Company Name

Tohkon Co., Ltd.

Location

Miyake Building 502-1, 549-2 Shinanocho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Founded

October 1, 1963

Business Areas

Logistics outsourcing, practical IE consulting, design and manufacturing of plastic corrugated products, domestic and export packaging

Number of Employees

263

International Employees

China: 13, Philippines: 9, Vietnam: 7, Mongolia: 6, Nepal: 4, India: 4, Indonesia: 3, Myanmar: 2, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Taiwan, Nigeria, Peru, Russia: 1 each

Website

https://www.tohkon.co.jp/

As of October 1, 2025

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