SSW Type 2 (Food Service): Exam info & official links
A summary of how the exam works, plus the official pages for applying, studying, and residence procedures. The real exam is in Japanese only. Get the full picture before you start preparing.
Exam basics
- Format
- CBT, held year-round (taken on a computer at a test center)
- Time
- 70 min
- Max score
- 250 points
- Passing line
- 163+ points (65% correct)
- Answer format
- 3 choices
- Exam fee
- ¥14,000 (incl. tax)
- Japanese requirement
- You must also pass JLPT N3 or higher
Applications are made through the company you work for (you cannot book on your own).
Official links
Japanese (N3)
Last verified: 2026-07-25
This is based on official information, but the system, schedule, and fees may change without notice. Always check the latest details on each official site before taking the exam.
Source: OTAFF Exam guide ↗