How much does a printer make in Japan?

Printers check the job sheet, paper and ink, make a test run, adjust color and alignment, then watch the press and inspect the sheets. Bookbinders fold and sort pages, bind and trim them, then check and pack finished books.

Did you know? In Japan, printing can put images not just on paper, but on glass, metal, wood, and even round or bumpy surfaces.

Many people in Japan enter after high school, and no special degree or license is required. They learn on the job, starting with simple tasks or one machine, and can later use a related skills test to prove what they can do.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, pay can depend on experience, the employer’s pay rules and size, location, and whether a printing or bookbinding skill certificate brings an allowance. Full-time or part-time hours, night shifts, busy-season overtime, and the machine or process a worker specializes in can also make a difference.