I added background music for this video since it’s me talking for a longgg time, what do you guys think? Or would it be better not to use music? Haven’t had much time to film/edit videos recently, but I have so much content planned, so stay tuned! I’m also taking a trip to Hong Kong & Macau so look forward to some travel-related videos (my favorites to film and edit)!!!
i am 13 years old and i have always had a dream of moving to japan. i love japanese culture, such as their food, anime and more. here i am watching this video...
Expectation vs reality working in Japan Expectation: 50+ hours/month overtime is normal Reality: I only did it once in last 5 years Expectation: maximum salary increase will be 500,000 Yen per year Reality: got 1,000,000 Yen per year salary increase for 5 straight years Expectation: rush hour is bad Reality: rush hour is hell Expectation: coming late to the office will create bad reputation Reality: coming late at least once a month, still got salary increase
Expectation : the Japan is really clean overall. Reality : the Radiation in Japan is still high. Bottomline : I wouldn't go there until the Truth about the Fukushima is revealed.
TheClassicalSymphony this is the 21th Century, also I was making fun of your posh upper English class, you don’t like her voice, that’s ok, but she has a good English.
A lot of universities do require a Masters degree, but there are some that will hire based on experience and other qualifications. I don't have a Masters degree, but I have been teaching for over 25 years and have a professor position at a university in my area. This was a very informative blog!
Though I'm Japanese and can speak fluent Japanese, I speak English better than Japanese...when I had an interview with Japanese companies, they told me "your Japanese is good" it hurt me a lot
Thanks. I have Certificate 4 in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and I speak a little Japanese. I have been to Japan a few times and I love Japan and the Japanese people. I currently live in Australia. Thanks for your video.
In japan the ingeneer degree will be available of which are the main option case are always welcoming not to be intended the non culture man and the labour worker of the category might be suitable.
What?! 2 seconds in and I hear 'tout le monde' which means 'everybody'. The 'on' in 'monde' tells me your french is very good. You speak japanese, english, and french? I was raised french canadian, so it's natural that I speak french. But your french is excellent.
I don't know if this has been addressed but you mentioned that you are on a spouse visa and that you are only allowed to work up to 28 hours per week. However, with a japanese spouse Visa there are no work hour restrictions. Dependent visa (spouse of a Visa holder) can only work 28 hours per week. Spouse visa (married to a japanese national) can work as much as they want.
Since you'll be driving in 14 days and I probably won't have a video uploaded by then, a couple of tips I've learned so far: driving in Japan isn't too bad. I've driven 10 years in Canada/US so the first time i constantly was thinking which side of the road I should be on, but you'll get the hang of it after a bit. There are always aggressive drivers everywhere so just ignore those if you ever encounter them, but I've gotten honked at a couple of times in the beginning mostly my fault, but it doesn't happen too often. Try to follow other cars as much as you can because sometimes the light is at a weird place, and you can't be 100% if you are allowed to go or where exactly you have to stop. Use Google Maps for GPS or car GPS, and make sure to turn on Avoid Toll because otherwise it could cost you a ton of money to get anywhere (but of course it depends on where you are going, sometimes you may want to save time and just pay it, or maybe you can't avoid it). People always edge out as much as they can while waiting to turn, and you can go during that split second it turns red in order to turn right, because sometimes you just don't get a chance to go on busy roads otherwise. But basically it's not too different from trying in North America, you'll probably get confused and honked at a couple of times, but you'll get used to it fast.
@That Gaijin Fella - I'm just really concern as I heard rumors that some of them can be a road bully. Anyways, thanks, I'll be making my road trip from tokyo to osaka. Just hope everything will be alright.
@TokiYuYu - I'll be driving for 14 days. My trip to Japan is on December itself. I'm sure I wouldn't have any trouble driving in the suburbs, its the city I'm worried about. I'll only be getting my car when I'm leaving Tokyo and i'll make my way through to hakone, Nagoya, kyoto, Nara, and finally in Osaka. Big cities like osaka and kyoto might be a problem because I dont know how are some of the parking system works. I'm used to driving on the right side of the car because I'm from Malaysia. Thanks a bunch for the advice.
I have been sending in my resume to places in the field(s) of work I'd like to stay in; Media, entertainment, video, film, editing, graphic design, social media, advertising, marketing. Everything that I pretty much already do. I can say my resume looks great and I am confident in my skills, but no one is responding to me for even an interview ): I am letting everyone know that I am looking for a visa sponsorship. And I know there are companies out there that WILL sponsor you, and I am pretty sure some of the ones I've applied for, stated they offer visa sponsorship on the information page. But it's driving me nuts because I want to move there SO badly, and I kind of have a time constraint that I need to move from where I currently am. I don't want to panic, but I can't help but wonder if there's a better way to do this, than how I'm currently doing it and using all these sites to apply? I usually do very well in interviews, and can get across my skills, what I'm looking for, and what I can bring to a company, but I can't even get that opportunity. Not even for an English Media company that someone founded in Tokyo and are currently hiring for exactly what I'm looking for. I feel like it's such a catch 22, to need your visa sponsorship, but no one seems willing to give it, even if it states on their page. Even if I have the skills. >_______
Oh wow I work for a banking company that’s also works all around the world so if I ever decided to make that big step, I can talk to my recruiter about the opportunity working for the company in Japan
To me what seems like the best way would be to do some kind of western remote-work job while living in a rural area of Japan. Seems like you could reap that western salary while paying the dirt cheap rural living expenses in the Japanese countryside. Might have to work weird graveyard hours depending on the company, but that might be the wise move if you didn't want to teach English.
This video was quite helpful! I have been thinking about teaching English in Japan, but of course I don't want to do that for the rest of my life. This gave me some ideas of what I want to do after teaching! Thanks for making such great videos!
Yeah, I think a lot of people think that teaching English is the only way, and once they start it, they stay at the same position for the rest of their life. It's actually quite possible to explore lots of different options, you just gotta know where to look and what you want to do! Good luck!
JET Programme . I have worked with JET. This program was designed to put teachers in areas that are rural or undesirable areas where finding an English teacher may be difficult. Positions VARY GREATLY. It is a complete gamble. But if you have no expectations and do not mind being used for a year or two, please apply. You will learn a lot about Japan. But if you really want to teach and you are a teacher, do not apply. This programme really doesn't do a thing for the students other than allow them to "play" with a foreigner.
Im a 27 yr old male. I'm currently learning japanese. I work as a maintenance technician and sometimes, as a houseman in a hotel by Hilton. I want to work for a Hilton owned hotel in Japan as i become a resident. How likely will it be if i'm fluent to get the job?
I moved from living with my dad in California to living with my mom in Japan, I am turning 16 next month and in high school here, my mom is Japanese and my dad is American( so I’m half Japanese) and I want to earn money to go back to the US for college(if I want to go back for college I need to do a home stay because there is no room for me to live in my dad’s apartment where I grew up) but I am probably too young to get a job in Japan as a foreigner.... Also I was forced to move here if I had a choice I would have stayed in California....
maam I am in Japan Okinawa right now and handling only tourist visa until April 11, 2019. my daughter here in Okinawa can apply for me to extend it for more three months. but i will only do it if i could find a Job in Japan. i speak english only. I am a mechanical Engineer and 63 years old. please can you help me find a Job?
As far as I know, both JET and Eikaiwa require a bachelor's degree from a university, if you're a Canadian citizen on a working holiday. Have you heard of anyone with a regular work visa, but without a university degree, being able to teach English in an elementary / middle / high school?
I’m so glad I know a bit of Japanese because it would be very helpful for me in the future as I would want to live in Japan for part of my life, but I do not know complicated words or know how to read Japanese. I think I am pretty decent with my English didn’t get the best grades but as long as I can teach some people easy English I think I’ll be fine. Many thanks for this video.
My friend who is residing there in Japan. while I ask for any information regarding finding a job over there he instantly replies there wasn't any chance of getting hired in Japan without knowing Japanese...
I like what you had to say.I found it fun plus learned a lot. I’m single children grown up mowed away. Nothing to keep me here; my dream has been to go to Japan. I have a lots of life experience. Getting connect to the right person make a difference. Any advice you or anyone can help me with I would be so grateful for. Much thanks, Elisabeth
Thank you for this video! Im looking for options too in Japan. Husband is based here and Im a non native speaker but I’m working in a reputable American firm for quite sometime. I was thinking if I’m going to take the leap of faith in joining him in Japan.
Thank you that was very helpful. I'll be looking forward to moving there . I like the living in the middle of nowhere thing. Long as there's a beach around. Lol
Awesome video as always. Interesting enough I was reading an article on how much English speaking jobs have increase, especially with the Olympics coming up. You got me thinking of testing the waters outside of my company now. But there's some thing i have to ask, where in the world did you get that giant pink bunny with stars?
If anyone wants more in-depth info on English teaching, I recommend the channel “Dave Trippin” here on RUclips. He is a teacher in a Japanese middle school and all his videos are informative about the process and his daily life there. If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t have a college degree (and if you do) AND you are American (have a USA passport) check out usajobs.gov and search “Japan”. The military bases are in constant need of people for all sorts of jobs. They will sponsor Americans even for cashier jobs on the various bases. Some of these have a looonnnnggg description of necessary requirements so read the entire posting.
Dear sister I am Bangladeshi, I am a Radiation Therapy technologist, I want to living japan, how can I get a medical Technologist job in Japanese hospital, please let me know how can I go to Japan.
After I finished the university with a bachelor on media design I will try to get a job at a manga or anime studio in Japan then I could move to Japan from Germany
Hi, thanks for the informative videos from Japan. Also loved your videos from Seoul. I’m planning to go to Tokyo in 2019. Have you considered making vlogs from the different parts of Tokyo? F ex one from Shibuya, one from Shinjuku etc etc?
The agencies for working in a Japanese school teaching English sounds greatI actually studying to become a newcomers English teacher here in American and apply to work in japan my all time favorite place is really a nice idea Edit: I don’t care about grammar in my comments because I’m to lazy to type and extra . Or ,
So do I have to be an English native speaker to become an English teacher in Japan :/ Because I'm a French native speaker but I think I'm pretty fluent in English! :x
hi, im a mechanical engineer (bachelor degree) from germany, with 3 years of CAD experience , fluent in german and english and willing to learn japanese (already started with the basics). any tips on how to find a job in japan? im willing to move there and adapt to japanese culture and language. (im 32 years old btw :/ )
I want to work in Japan with working visa,how can I find job not including english teaching perhaps in restaurant,factories etc. I am a student now recently passed 12th grade.
On the United States, I work doing pest control against everything from roaches, termites, bees and animal trapping. How high is the need for individuals like myself as far as anyone can tell me?
i am not a native english speaker but i am fluent, i have lived for 6 years in an english speaking country, i also knew english before my move. How easy is to get a job in Japan? Thank you
Actually I have done BTech with electrical and electronic engineering and now I am doing graduate engineer trainee at an automobile company... I want to migrate to Japan please help I don't have any contact and any idea what to do? Please help me
If you don't have work experience, I suggest to go to university in Japan because Shinsotsu saiyo is the biggest and easiest job opportunity in Japan. If you have work experience, I suggest to get JLPT N2 for your job application.
Hi would you say moving to japan with three toddlers is not a good idea ? Lol always been obsessed with Asian culture and I would like for my kids to grow up there . My kids are already taking Japanese lessons :)
It depends on if you like certain aspects of Japanese culture. Maybe watch my "things I don't like about Japan" video and see if those things would bother you. Also, Japan focuses a lot on conformity/uniformity, social/age hierarchy, as well as traditional gender roles/treatment, so the environment for kids is very different compared to the west, like in North America. I certainly wouldn't say it's bad idea, but definitely do your research and maybe take a longer vacation there to try it out first
This video was so helpful! I'm moving to Japan as an undergraduate student next year, do Eikaiwas also accept students? Are there many teaching jobs open to students?
Sayuri most teaching jobs require a bachelors degree. And if you are going to Japan as a student, you will have a student visa. This is unacceptable for working any amount of hours, so you would have to talk to your nearest Japanese consulate about having your visa changed to allow for work.
Tigerlilycoconut I was told international students on a Student Visa could get a work permit at the airport and work for upto 28 hours a week when we have classes and 40 hours a week when we don't as long as it's during the academic session, not work in the entertainment industry and the work is solely to supplement your expenses and tuition in Japan and not for your actual livelihood (sending money to your home country) and doesn't interfere with your studies~
Sayuri - you will only be allowed to work part time and likely not in an eikaiwa, as they have to follow hiring and labour laws for teaching positions.
You need to apply for an authorization at the immigration office. I think some eikaiwa accepts students visa, usually it says in their description. You can always apply and see how it turns out. At my school, someone interviewed on a tourist visa the day before it expired. He got hired, and they are even helping with his visa process which is a first in our school. So yeah, never say never :P Each school is a different case when it comes to eikaiwa
What about wanting a job in japan with a Psychology degree (not only depression and mood disorders but nutrition with eating disorders)? Also without really knowing a lot of Japanese
can i just ask for a student who completed high school by studying visual arts, engeniering and graphics design and physics what options do i have more strongly focused on arts and engeneering and graphics design plz help
Thanks a lot. Now I am a student of English. I doing a Bachelor in English & I have a plan to go to Japan as an English teacher. What do you think about that?
As a psychologist/counselor, what job outlook is there in Japan for an English speaker? What is the best method of seeking demand and need? Eikawa is an option, as I have a masters.
can you recommended some website i can see for search job in japan?? i can't speak japan very well but i can speak english very well.. or i can do some IT job.
I have a bachelor's and want to apply from overseas. My question is, how far in advance should I start submitting resumes? Meaning, should I start contacting offices 3 months out...2 months out??
Hi, great video! I just found your channel and subscribed today. I just have a couple of questions. I currently live in US and planning to move to Japan with my wife who is a Japanese Citizen. Typically, how long is the hiring process for a English Teacher in Japan?(Not Jet Program, but for a Private Schools) I just want to have an idea how long it usually take for someone to get hired overseas and how long do companies usually give you to move to Japan? Thank you in advance and look forward to watching more of your informational videos!
Thank you so much for making this video! This is really informative and it gave me an idea of what exactly I need to do for me to live there in Japan. Living in Japan is my biggest dream and I also want to take care of my older brother who’s now a resident in Kanagawa (he’s sick and I worry so much about him). My first plan actually is to ask a colleague in Tokyo if there’s an opening for IT (i work as a web admin) and 2nd is to hone or improve my english skills so I could apply for an English teacher. What do you think about this idea? By the way, I’m already 32 and I hope this wont hinder my plans because i really really want to live there! 😭😭😭 Thanks again and I’m a Filipino fan of yours! I love all your videos!
I'm not sure of your background so I can only give you advice on what I know. I would say, try hard to find an IT job if you possibly can. Do you speak Japanese? You would have no problem finding a job if you are at N2 level, but with no Japanese, your options are limited (but not impossible, you just gotta be lucky or patient), but it would help a lot if you have contact in Tokyo like you said, since one of the most deciding factor is sometimes just knowing the job openings in Japan. If you can find a recruiter, that would help immensely as well. I feel like Japanese companies really love hiring recruitment agencies for their hiring. English teacher could be an option, but I think if you are not a native speaker or at native level, you could still find work, but the career advancement option would be very limited, and the kind of work you will do may not be very satisfying. Also, if you are not used to dealing with kids, it could be quite energy-consuming. It's complicated to explain everything in a short message, but I would say IT is a better bet for long-term.
Hi Tokiyuyu how is your experience so far living in japan? I will be moving there probably next year so would like to see how you enjoy it so far - coming from usa to japan. thanks!
Hellow maam I’ve being here at Nagoya for almost a year I have learned some basics of nihongo where I can’t reply but I can understand I mean I am not that fluent but I guess if I stay here for more than one year I can easily speak in Japanese so for that I need a job where nihongo is not that compulsory could u please help me out madam I have completed my Graduation from India 🇮🇳! Thanking you
Thanks for your awesome video! Of course you don't have to answer my question. I'm sure you are asked similar things a lot of times: I'm thinking about living in Japan for a long time but I wasn't able to practice Japanese well in Germany. It's like N5 maybe ... far away from what it should be and for the most jobs. Soon I want to do the next step anyway and I'm still not sure which kind of visa I should use. Working holiday visa and trying to find a full job in japan while I'm there for one year. Also trying to improve my Japanese skills in that time. Or going to an language school in Japan with the student visa.. I'm hesitating about this because it costs a lot even without thinking about the living expenses. Also I'm (obviously) not a native English speaker and I only have a intermediate school-leaving certificate (GCSE O-levels) so it often feels like it's impossible for me (I will try anyways) I'm a meda designer with 5 years working experience but it's not important at all for me to stay in this field. What do you think would be the best option for me ?
Have you considered looking for work on a tourist visa? That way you can avoid doing a bunch of paperwork if you don't end up finding something you like to do. Also, keep in mind that Japan puts great emphasis on paperwork/degree, so without a college degree limits your work options a lot. I don't recommend language school - it will take a great deal of time and money to get your language skills up to N1 or at least N2 level - usually the minimum requirement of jobs needing Japanese skills. Unless you think you can achieve that within a reasonable amount of time and okay with paying that much, it may not be worth it. You might as well stay in Germany and work hard to study on your own, pass N2 exam and then come to Japan (again, don't worry too much about oral skills, it's not on the exam and you can easily improve that once you come to Japan). If at all possible, work with an agency or recruiter in your field, it will help your chance immensely. If you are already working you probably come in contact with recruiters, ask them if they have colleagues specializing in Asian market, that would greatly improve your chance
TokiYuYu Thank you so much for your advice !! I have considered going there with a normal tourist visa but because of the missing collage degree and the poor Japanese skills I thought it would be better to go with a working holiday visa to have an easier first step into a company. For now I won't look for language schools so much anymore and think about your recommendations. Again thanks a lot for your time and the video of course!
I live in Kuwait. I have a college degree. Computer information systems. I have no experience but my English is good. Can i get a job? Whats your advice? Actually looking for a japanese spouse . Maybe moving there would be good?
I'm sure you would need to speak Japanese fluently unless you work for an international school. But schools in Japan don't really have school bus. Students generally commute to school by themselves I believe
So, I have a masters in counseling and an English major bachelor's degree. Is it best to move to Japan and then look? As far as the Visa is concerned, how difficult is it to get and maintain?
I would always recommend looking for a job before you move. Visa situation totally depends from person to person since it's dependent on your job situation
Plz dear help on my question I really want to work in japan I’m working in a bar as a barman am an indian I working in Dubai is it necessary to learn Japanese
I added background music for this video since it’s me talking for a longgg time, what do you guys think? Or would it be better not to use music?
Haven’t had much time to film/edit videos recently, but I have so much content planned, so stay tuned! I’m also taking a trip to Hong Kong & Macau so look forward to some travel-related videos (my favorites to film and edit)!!!
TokiYuYu I think it’s fine not too loud, not too soft
Yah, the background music is fine, so it's not too dry 😀
Yeah, it’s fine! 💕 Hoping for more top 10 videos soon 😊
background music was completely ok....dont worry....
For me is better without music, for a clear understanding ^^'
7:17 non English teaching jobs you’re welcome
Thanks bro
Thanks bro!
Hey Ashcan, am Esther from Kenya, done Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option)... I need a non teaching job
Thank you!
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i am 13 years old and i have always had a dream of moving to japan. i love japanese culture, such as their food, anime and more. here i am watching this video...
same
Ahh me too!
Same
Same! I'm also 13 and Dreamed of Going to Japan because of Anime
Megumin literally me😹
Expectation vs reality working in Japan
Expectation: 50+ hours/month overtime is normal
Reality: I only did it once in last 5 years
Expectation: maximum salary increase will be 500,000 Yen per year
Reality: got 1,000,000 Yen per year salary increase for 5 straight years
Expectation: rush hour is bad
Reality: rush hour is hell
Expectation: coming late to the office will create bad reputation
Reality: coming late at least once a month, still got salary increase
dfdtdfdx It really depends on the company, mine is unfortunately not the same. what industry and company are you in? are they still hiring? 😆😇
Yass are u guys hiringg?
I subscribe 😂 still hiring?
What did you work in?
Expectation : the Japan is really clean overall.
Reality : the Radiation in Japan is still high.
Bottomline : I wouldn't go there until the Truth about the Fukushima is revealed.
i seriously thought that you were a native English speaker... thats some great english
Your English is amazing
Your profile pic looks like a meme xd
TheClassicalSymphony hahaha only English upper classes hahahahahaha, please forgive mine English beloved chum! Hahahahahahaha
TheClassicalSymphony
Not sure whither you from, but thy grammar is awful
TheClassicalSymphony this is the 21th Century, also I was making fun of your posh upper English class, you don’t like her voice, that’s ok, but she has a good English.
TheClassicalSymphony however, I don’t like Jeremy Thorpe voice, but is my opinion, that doesn’t mean he don’t have a good English.
A lot of universities do require a Masters degree, but there are some that will hire based on experience and other qualifications. I don't have a Masters degree, but I have been teaching for over 25 years and have a professor position at a university in my area. This was a very informative blog!
Thanks for your input! Yeah qualification and experience definitely are more important than simply having a diploma or being a native speaker.
Any info on where I can find a job that doesn't require a japanese language proficiency certificate? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Though I'm Japanese and can speak fluent Japanese, I speak English better than Japanese...when I had an interview with Japanese companies, they told me "your Japanese is good" it hurt me a lot
Thanks. I have Certificate 4 in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and I speak a little Japanese. I have been to Japan a few times and I love Japan and the Japanese people. I currently live in Australia. Thanks for your video.
Very Informative...Next year i m moving to japan....and it was so helpful video for me...Thank you sooo much...
Emina Hasan My roommate and I are trying to move to japan in 2 years 😸
Did you move yet
Hows japan?
damn bro dont keep us hanging
How is it?
and then there is me, no degree no experience n job, currently learning japanese
Neko take me with you lol
Neko xD help me find a job
In japan the ingeneer degree will be available of which are the main option case are always welcoming not to be intended the non culture man and the labour worker of the category might be suitable.
I live Japan, you can get my help !
Marry a japanese guy
What?! 2 seconds in and I hear 'tout le monde' which means 'everybody'. The 'on' in 'monde' tells me your french is very good.
You speak japanese, english, and french? I was raised french canadian, so it's natural that I speak french. But your french is excellent.
T’es canadien ?
@@kurohige1698
Franco-ontarien, mon homme.
Yamaha NTX700 t’es etudiant ?
I don't know if this has been addressed but you mentioned that you are on a spouse visa and that you are only allowed to work up to 28 hours per week. However, with a japanese spouse Visa there are no work hour restrictions. Dependent visa (spouse of a Visa holder) can only work 28 hours per week. Spouse visa (married to a japanese national) can work as much as they want.
Nice Video Toki, I am from Germany and looking forward to move there :D
Hi Yu, do a video on driving ethics or road manners in Japan =) love your videos. keep it up!!
AlwaysHungry Nigel - driving here can be a nightmare as many road users have no fear of death!
That is why you should do a video about it =) I'll be renting a car and I'll be driving around Japan for 14 days. don't know what to expect.
Since you'll be driving in 14 days and I probably won't have a video uploaded by then, a couple of tips I've learned so far: driving in Japan isn't too bad. I've driven 10 years in Canada/US so the first time i constantly was thinking which side of the road I should be on, but you'll get the hang of it after a bit. There are always aggressive drivers everywhere so just ignore those if you ever encounter them, but I've gotten honked at a couple of times in the beginning mostly my fault, but it doesn't happen too often. Try to follow other cars as much as you can because sometimes the light is at a weird place, and you can't be 100% if you are allowed to go or where exactly you have to stop. Use Google Maps for GPS or car GPS, and make sure to turn on Avoid Toll because otherwise it could cost you a ton of money to get anywhere (but of course it depends on where you are going, sometimes you may want to save time and just pay it, or maybe you can't avoid it). People always edge out as much as they can while waiting to turn, and you can go during that split second it turns red in order to turn right, because sometimes you just don't get a chance to go on busy roads otherwise. But basically it's not too different from trying in North America, you'll probably get confused and honked at a couple of times, but you'll get used to it fast.
@That Gaijin Fella - I'm just really concern as I heard rumors that some of them can be a road bully. Anyways, thanks, I'll be making my road trip from tokyo to osaka. Just hope everything will be alright.
@TokiYuYu - I'll be driving for 14 days. My trip to Japan is on December itself. I'm sure I wouldn't have any trouble driving in the suburbs, its the city I'm worried about. I'll only be getting my car when I'm leaving Tokyo and i'll make my way through to hakone, Nagoya, kyoto, Nara, and finally in Osaka. Big cities like osaka and kyoto might be a problem because I dont know how are some of the parking system works. I'm used to driving on the right side of the car because I'm from Malaysia. Thanks a bunch for the advice.
Thank you! very informative and honest video keep up the good work. I can't wait to visit Japan
I have been sending in my resume to places in the field(s) of work I'd like to stay in; Media, entertainment, video, film, editing, graphic design, social media, advertising, marketing.
Everything that I pretty much already do.
I can say my resume looks great and I am confident in my skills, but no one is responding to me for even an interview ):
I am letting everyone know that I am looking for a visa sponsorship. And I know there are companies out there that WILL sponsor you, and I am pretty sure some of the ones I've applied for, stated they offer visa sponsorship on the information page.
But it's driving me nuts because I want to move there SO badly, and I kind of have a time constraint that I need to move from where I currently am.
I don't want to panic, but I can't help but wonder if there's a better way to do this, than how I'm currently doing it and using all these sites to apply?
I usually do very well in interviews, and can get across my skills, what I'm looking for, and what I can bring to a company, but I can't even get that opportunity.
Not even for an English Media company that someone founded in Tokyo and are currently hiring for exactly what I'm looking for.
I feel like it's such a catch 22, to need your visa sponsorship, but no one seems willing to give it, even if it states on their page. Even if I have the skills. >_______
This was a very thoughtful and informative video. You don't see very many people talking about varieties of jobs in Japan. Thanks!
Oh wow I work for a banking company that’s also works all around the world so if I ever decided to make that big step, I can talk to my recruiter about the opportunity working for the company in Japan
Nice vide! Great information for those out there thinking of coming to work in Japan.
To me what seems like the best way would be to do some kind of western remote-work job while living in a rural area of Japan. Seems like you could reap that western salary while paying the dirt cheap rural living expenses in the Japanese countryside. Might have to work weird graveyard hours depending on the company, but that might be the wise move if you didn't want to teach English.
This video was quite helpful! I have been thinking about teaching English in Japan, but of course I don't want to do that for the rest of my life. This gave me some ideas of what I want to do after teaching! Thanks for making such great videos!
Yeah, I think a lot of people think that teaching English is the only way, and once they start it, they stay at the same position for the rest of their life. It's actually quite possible to explore lots of different options, you just gotta know where to look and what you want to do! Good luck!
JET Programme . I have worked with JET. This program was designed to put teachers in areas that are rural or undesirable areas where finding an English teacher may be difficult. Positions VARY GREATLY. It is a complete gamble. But if you have no expectations and do not mind being used for a year or two, please apply. You will learn a lot about Japan. But if you really want to teach and you are a teacher, do not apply. This programme really doesn't do a thing for the students other than allow them to "play" with a foreigner.
Im a 27 yr old male. I'm currently learning japanese. I work as a maintenance technician and sometimes, as a houseman in a hotel by Hilton. I want to work for a Hilton owned hotel in Japan as i become a resident. How likely will it be if i'm fluent to get the job?
I moved from living with my dad in California to living with my mom in Japan, I am turning 16 next month and in high school here, my mom is Japanese and my dad is American( so I’m half Japanese) and I want to earn money to go back to the US for college(if I want to go back for college I need to do a home stay because there is no room for me to live in my dad’s apartment where I grew up) but I am probably too young to get a job in Japan as a foreigner.... Also I was forced to move here if I had a choice I would have stayed in California....
maam I am in Japan Okinawa right now and handling only tourist visa until April 11, 2019. my daughter here in Okinawa can apply for me to extend it for more three months. but i will only do it if i could find a Job in Japan. i speak english only. I am a mechanical Engineer and 63 years old. please can you help me find a Job?
As far as I know, both JET and Eikaiwa require a bachelor's degree from a university, if you're a Canadian citizen on a working holiday. Have you heard of anyone with a regular work visa, but without a university degree, being able to teach English in an elementary / middle / high school?
I need to know this as well
Can't wait for the new video's serie!
I’m so glad I know a bit of Japanese because it would be very helpful for me in the future as I would want to live in Japan for part of my life, but I do not know complicated words or know how to read Japanese. I think I am pretty decent with my English didn’t get the best grades but as long as I can teach some people easy English I think I’ll be fine. Many thanks for this video.
im a mechanical engineer from germany and 31 years old. where can i search for jobs in that field? :)
Omg thank you so much for this video. Its very informative and its exactly what I needed. 😘
My friend who is residing there in Japan. while I ask for any information regarding finding a job over there he instantly replies there wasn't any chance of getting hired in Japan without knowing Japanese...
I like what you had to say.I found it fun plus learned a lot. I’m single children grown up mowed away. Nothing to keep me here; my dream has been to go to Japan. I have a lots of life experience.
Getting connect to the right person make a difference. Any advice you or anyone can help me with I would be so grateful for. Much thanks, Elisabeth
TokiYuYu thank you for the excellent information. Good format, well-spoken and beautiful presence. Keep up the good work YVO.
Thank you for this video! Im looking for options too in Japan. Husband is based here and Im a non native speaker but I’m working in a reputable American firm for quite sometime. I was thinking if I’m going to take the leap of faith in joining him in Japan.
Try to look for a recruiter who can introduce you to one of his/her colleagues that specialize in Asian market, it would make things much easier
Thank you that was very helpful. I'll be looking forward to moving there . I like the living in the middle of nowhere thing. Long as there's a beach around. Lol
Awesome video as always. Interesting enough I was reading an article on how much English speaking jobs have increase, especially with the Olympics coming up. You got me thinking of testing the waters outside of my company now. But there's some thing i have to ask, where in the world did you get that giant pink bunny with stars?
If anyone wants more in-depth info on English teaching, I recommend the channel “Dave Trippin” here on RUclips. He is a teacher in a Japanese middle school and all his videos are informative about the process and his daily life there.
If you don’t speak Japanese, don’t have a college degree (and if you do) AND you are American (have a USA passport) check out usajobs.gov and search “Japan”. The military bases are in constant need of people for all sorts of jobs. They will sponsor Americans even for cashier jobs on the various bases. Some of these have a looonnnnggg description of necessary requirements so read the entire posting.
Tigerlilycoconut thank you
my biggest thing has always been where to find and how to apply for jobs
Dear sister I am Bangladeshi, I am a Radiation Therapy technologist, I want to living japan, how can I get a medical Technologist job in Japanese hospital, please let me know how can I go to Japan.
After I finished the university with a bachelor on media design I will try to get a job at a manga or anime studio in Japan then I could move to Japan from Germany
What about job as a warehouse clerk, delivery assistant , packaging of goods ,have 20 years experience in warehouse
Hi, thanks for the informative videos from Japan. Also loved your videos from Seoul. I’m planning to go to Tokyo in 2019. Have you considered making vlogs from the different parts of Tokyo? F ex one from Shibuya, one from Shinjuku etc etc?
Definitely! Just have been busy and got so many videos to make I haven't gotten around to it. But stay tuned~!
The agencies for working in a Japanese school teaching English sounds greatI actually studying to become a newcomers English teacher here in American and apply to work in japan my all time favorite place is really a nice idea
Edit: I don’t care about grammar in my comments because I’m to lazy to type and extra . Or ,
I'm a Btech graduate....wanna work in Japan ... absolutely love that country
Thanks yuyu! You did some awesome work
So do I have to be an English native speaker to become an English teacher in Japan :/ Because I'm a French native speaker but I think I'm pretty fluent in English! :x
I'm in the exact same situation but if you re really fluent in English I don't see why it should be a problem...
Good to know you..are you still in Japan....
Toki,thanks for the lucid explanation,I am quite grateful.
hi, im a mechanical engineer (bachelor degree) from germany, with 3 years of CAD experience , fluent in german and english and willing to learn japanese (already started with the basics). any tips on how to find a job in japan? im willing to move there and adapt to japanese culture and language. (im 32 years old btw :/ )
very helpful, thanks. might consider going to language school there for a few months then find a job to switch to working visa.
Good luck!
This Series will be so helpful thank you so much
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing information with us!!!
I want to work in Japan with working visa,how can I find job not including english teaching perhaps in restaurant,factories etc. I am a student now recently passed 12th grade.
Very informative and straight to the point maybe u can add a little smile ? :) have a good one!.
Great video ! Very informative. Thanks
thank God..... I found this video.. thank you. ITS help me to know more.
I'm a busser where the wait for a table is 3 hours. I am very willing to work long hours^^
On the United States, I work doing pest control against everything from roaches, termites, bees and animal trapping. How high is the need for individuals like myself as far as anyone can tell me?
i wish i could live in japan but i do really want to work to woodshop in japan
Thank you info meshan
i am not a native english speaker but i am fluent, i have lived for 6 years in an english speaking country, i also knew english before my move. How easy is to get a job in Japan? Thank you
I liked the music. Very interesting!
I am qualified in computer repairs , also computer
Literate in level 1 how do get a job in the computer feild
Hello it is the first taim i see you chanel aim in morrocco can see the jobe in tokyou thinks
How difficult is it to open your own business, like do you have to have a Japaneses partner for example.
im not sure, my mom owns a company in the uk and based off that its probably a meeting with a local city/town council
Interesting and informative! Thanks for talking about this :)
Actually I have done BTech with electrical and electronic engineering and now I am doing graduate engineer trainee at an automobile company... I want to migrate to Japan please help I don't have any contact and any idea what to do?
Please help me
If you don't have work experience, I suggest to go to university in Japan because Shinsotsu saiyo is the biggest and easiest job opportunity in Japan. If you have work experience, I suggest to get JLPT N2 for your job application.
Hi would you say moving to japan with three toddlers is not a good idea ? Lol always been obsessed with Asian culture and I would like for my kids to grow up there . My kids are already taking Japanese lessons :)
It depends on if you like certain aspects of Japanese culture. Maybe watch my "things I don't like about Japan" video and see if those things would bother you. Also, Japan focuses a lot on conformity/uniformity, social/age hierarchy, as well as traditional gender roles/treatment, so the environment for kids is very different compared to the west, like in North America. I certainly wouldn't say it's bad idea, but definitely do your research and maybe take a longer vacation there to try it out first
This video was so helpful! I'm moving to Japan as an undergraduate student next year, do Eikaiwas also accept students? Are there many teaching jobs open to students?
Sayuri most teaching jobs require a bachelors degree. And if you are going to Japan as a student, you will have a student visa. This is unacceptable for working any amount of hours, so you would have to talk to your nearest Japanese consulate about having your visa changed to allow for work.
Tigerlilycoconut I was told international students on a Student Visa could get a work permit at the airport and work for upto 28 hours a week when we have classes and 40 hours a week when we don't as long as it's during the academic session, not work in the entertainment industry and the work is solely to supplement your expenses and tuition in Japan and not for your actual livelihood (sending money to your home country) and doesn't interfere with your studies~
Sayuri - you will only be allowed to work part time and likely not in an eikaiwa, as they have to follow hiring and labour laws for teaching positions.
That Gaijin Fella I hear private tutoring services are an option for students, I think I'll look into that then, thank you :)
You need to apply for an authorization at the immigration office. I think some eikaiwa accepts students visa, usually it says in their description. You can always apply and see how it turns out. At my school, someone interviewed on a tourist visa the day before it expired. He got hired, and they are even helping with his visa process which is a first in our school. So yeah, never say never :P Each school is a different case when it comes to eikaiwa
What about wanting a job in japan with a Psychology degree (not only depression and mood disorders but nutrition with eating disorders)? Also without really knowing a lot of Japanese
What do you think is the best way to get a pharmacist job there? I am looking to move to Japan after I finish pharmacy school here in the US.
Im searching jobs in japan but i don't know japanese language plz kindly guide me
can i just ask for a student who completed high school by studying visual arts, engeniering and graphics design and physics what options do i have more strongly focused on arts and engeneering and graphics design plz help
Thanks a lot. Now I am a student of English. I doing a Bachelor in English & I have a plan to go to Japan as an English teacher. What do you think about that?
There are lots of English teaching jobs in Japan (at least for now)
I am a business graduate on spouse dependent visa. I dun speak Japanese. Am I able to apply for management jobs here?
As a psychologist/counselor, what job outlook is there in Japan for an English speaker? What is the best method of seeking demand and need?
Eikawa is an option, as I have a masters.
Eikaiwa definitely is an option, I would also look into English-speaking college jobs, there are surprisingly a good number of them in Japan
is there a program that you can bring your family and work and also learn japanese language to?
can you recommended some website i can see for search job in japan??
i can't speak japan very well but i can speak english very well..
or i can do some IT job.
I have a bachelor's and want to apply from overseas. My question is, how far in advance should I start submitting resumes? Meaning, should I start contacting offices 3 months out...2 months out??
Hi, great video! I just found your channel and subscribed today. I just have a couple of questions. I currently live in US and planning to move to Japan with my wife who is a Japanese Citizen. Typically, how long is the hiring process for a English Teacher in Japan?(Not Jet Program, but for a Private Schools) I just want to have an idea how long it usually take for someone to get hired overseas and how long do companies usually give you to move to Japan? Thank you in advance and look forward to watching more of your informational videos!
Thank you so much for making this video! This is really informative and it gave me an idea of what exactly I need to do for me to live there in Japan. Living in Japan is my biggest dream and I also want to take care of my older brother who’s now a resident in Kanagawa (he’s sick and I worry so much about him). My first plan actually is to ask a colleague in Tokyo if there’s an opening for IT (i work as a web admin) and 2nd is to hone or improve my english skills so I could apply for an English teacher. What do you think about this idea? By the way, I’m already 32 and I hope this wont hinder my plans because i really really want to live there! 😭😭😭 Thanks again and I’m a Filipino fan of yours! I love all your videos!
I'm not sure of your background so I can only give you advice on what I know. I would say, try hard to find an IT job if you possibly can. Do you speak Japanese? You would have no problem finding a job if you are at N2 level, but with no Japanese, your options are limited (but not impossible, you just gotta be lucky or patient), but it would help a lot if you have contact in Tokyo like you said, since one of the most deciding factor is sometimes just knowing the job openings in Japan. If you can find a recruiter, that would help immensely as well. I feel like Japanese companies really love hiring recruitment agencies for their hiring. English teacher could be an option, but I think if you are not a native speaker or at native level, you could still find work, but the career advancement option would be very limited, and the kind of work you will do may not be very satisfying. Also, if you are not used to dealing with kids, it could be quite energy-consuming. It's complicated to explain everything in a short message, but I would say IT is a better bet for long-term.
Hi Tokiyuyu how is your experience so far living in japan? I will be moving there probably next year so would like to see how you enjoy it so far - coming from usa to japan. thanks!
Hi i am an supply chain manager working for an auto ancillary company, i don't know japanese suggest me good
Hellow maam I’ve being here at Nagoya for almost a year I have learned some basics of nihongo where I can’t reply but I can understand I mean I am not that fluent but I guess if I stay here for more than one year I can easily speak in Japanese so for that I need a job where nihongo is not that compulsory could u please help me out madam I have completed my Graduation from India 🇮🇳!
Thanking you
Thank you for this video 🙂
I am from India but I want and love to visit and work in Japan ..is there any chance to get job in Japan
I am also Indian and have the same dream 😄
Hello
Dear sir/ madam
I am from India..( mech engg)
Any opportunity please send me
I am always hopeful
Thanks for your awesome video! Of course you don't have to answer my question. I'm sure you are asked similar things a lot of times: I'm thinking about living in Japan for a long time but I wasn't able to practice Japanese well in Germany. It's like N5 maybe ... far away from what it should be and for the most jobs. Soon I want to do the next step anyway and I'm still not sure which kind of visa I should use. Working holiday visa and trying to find a full job in japan while I'm there for one year. Also trying to improve my Japanese skills in that time. Or going to an language school in Japan with the student visa.. I'm hesitating about this because it costs a lot even without thinking about the living expenses.
Also I'm (obviously) not a native English speaker and I only have a intermediate school-leaving certificate (GCSE O-levels) so it often feels like it's impossible for me (I will try anyways) I'm a meda designer with 5 years working experience but it's not important at all for me to stay in this field.
What do you think would be the best option for me ?
Have you considered looking for work on a tourist visa? That way you can avoid doing a bunch of paperwork if you don't end up finding something you like to do. Also, keep in mind that Japan puts great emphasis on paperwork/degree, so without a college degree limits your work options a lot.
I don't recommend language school - it will take a great deal of time and money to get your language skills up to N1 or at least N2 level - usually the minimum requirement of jobs needing Japanese skills. Unless you think you can achieve that within a reasonable amount of time and okay with paying that much, it may not be worth it. You might as well stay in Germany and work hard to study on your own, pass N2 exam and then come to Japan (again, don't worry too much about oral skills, it's not on the exam and you can easily improve that once you come to Japan).
If at all possible, work with an agency or recruiter in your field, it will help your chance immensely. If you are already working you probably come in contact with recruiters, ask them if they have colleagues specializing in Asian market, that would greatly improve your chance
TokiYuYu Thank you so much for your advice !! I have considered going there with a normal tourist visa but because of the missing collage degree and the poor Japanese skills I thought it would be better to go with a working holiday visa to have an easier first step into a company. For now I won't look for language schools so much anymore and think about your recommendations. Again thanks a lot for your time and the video of course!
Hi YuYu,
Thank you for sharing this informative video. A guidance towards a better picture. Once again thank you very much.
Is there age limit for English teacher? I am Business Administration graduate; Am I qualified?
I live in Kuwait. I have a college degree. Computer information systems. I have no experience but my English is good. Can i get a job? Whats your advice? Actually looking for a japanese spouse . Maybe moving there would be good?
Do you happen to know whether coaching is valuable in Japan? I work with life coaching, coaching for enterpreneurs and career coaching. Thanks!
I so I work as a bus aid in America and let’s say I want to work for the school district in japan. Can I do that.
I'm sure you would need to speak Japanese fluently unless you work for an international school. But schools in Japan don't really have school bus. Students generally commute to school by themselves I believe
TokiYuYu thanks for the info hun I wanna learn Japanese because learning can land me maybe different jobs.
hi I would like to work in japan currently I am working in china like as an English teacher so if possible please help me to find a job there
So, I have a masters in counseling and an English major bachelor's degree. Is it best to move to Japan and then look? As far as the Visa is concerned, how difficult is it to get and maintain?
I would always recommend looking for a job before you move. Visa situation totally depends from person to person since it's dependent on your job situation
Plz dear help on my question I really want to work in japan I’m working in a bar as a barman am an indian I working in Dubai is it necessary to learn Japanese
I so appreciate your video.
Hi I work for a Japanese company in India, so is there any chance or how can I apply for job in Japan... Reply at earliest..
Hi i am here in japan living in matsudo having international driving licence looking for job any where in japan