I was so close to visiting Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture actor and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to work in and visit Japan
I did Japanese at high school for 5 years and a degree in Japanese plus a working holiday to Japan for a year in between back in the early 90s. Im still in JP some 30 years later. Given the exchange rates and salary for entry level jobs, I doubt I would make the same move if i was graduating now. That said, your information is right on the mark.
Your drive and laser focus dedication to your goal is super admirable. I'm glad that worked out for you. This video also explains why you're so good at Japanese! Makes sense after all you've done.
Hello,Sarah. For not only people who like Japan,but all so people who want to go abroad this video gives us motivation to action, because you explain it with your experience and more.Going to abroad for work we need much energy! Thank you for your Advice ❤
Whoah Sarah, this video is a LEVEL UP. Great job! Love your work! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure a lot of folks will find it inspiring and practical. The concept of relocating to Japan seems like such an impossibility. It's good for all of us to see people actually do it. Tokyo Creative is lucky to have you and I'm sure they feel that way!
Thank you so much!! :) Wanted to give my first proper sit-down talk style video a good crack, the editing was fun but took hours 😂 If you set your mind to it, it's definitely possible to move to Japan and get a job!! Step one is believing in yourself!
She finally got her own channel!!! FINALLY so happy for her. I was so happy when she got more air time on Tokyo Creative. Subscribed for sure!! She so humble!!
I'm not sure moving to Japan would ever be for me, but this is still an interesting peak behind the curtain at the challenges that you face trying to do so. Big respect for anyone who managed to overcome all those hurdles. And I'm glad you got the job at Tokyo Creative as otherwise, I certainly wouldn't be here!
I recently discovered your channel for the very first time, and I was instantly captivated by the incredible journey you've shared. Your experiences, including the challenges and obstacles you've overcome, have deeply resonated with me. Your story is truly inspiring. 🥰
Really glad you made this video, Sarah. Inspiring story of how you chased down a dream and made it happen, including some great advice. My son has a strong interest in going to Japan, so I will make sure to share this with him as there is some great information here.
あなたのような美しい人が日本の文化、伝統、様々な物を好きになってくれて非常に嬉しいです！日本で仕事が見つかって良かったですね！ I'm very happy to hear that you like Japanese culture, traditional, j-pop music and something Japanese stuffs! Good for you to find a great job Tokyo Creative in Japan!
I live here too as an American and work at Japan Inc. for one of the biggest tech companies. Anytime there is a job posting where it says "Must have fluent - native level Japanese", that usually means they don't want foreigners. Even if you do get interviewed, chances are quite low. Many Japanese still aren't comfortable working with foreigners because it means more work to accommodate. But it's not the end all be all. Many Japanese companies need and want foreigners to cover jobs Japanese can't do. That's where I'm at. It may not be the ideal company but it can your ticket to Japan. I have experience in my field and came here alot older than the host. Good luck to those that are taking a leap of faith.
I've worked with Mongolians, Koreans, and Chinese in Tokyo who had near native-level fluency because they've been learning Japanese language from high-school and have degrees from Japanese universities. I've also worked with foreign-nationals who were raised and educated in Japan. (They were Peruvians, Indians, Brazilians, and Taiwanese.) So "native-level Japanese" doesn't necessarily imply Japanese nationals. What it means in reality is that they need formal Japanese education and degrees.
I am going to study Japanese, visit for 2 weeks next year to build up connections while networking, and try to apply for a visa once I get 5 years experience in Front End development. I might also, network with people at the Yokosuka base where I was stationed back in 05.
It’s really such a huge difference between work culture in Japan to just about anywhere else in the world! 😵💫 It’s amazing how much of your journey we have been able to share in and appreciate. Thank you for taking us along for it! Be safe, and keep up the great work!
@@sourahhshakt-ti8uz imagine American work culture x 100. It's so bad it is common to commit suicide at your job or get drunk shitess because your boss wants to get drunk.
Can't belive you've been with Tokyo Creative 3 years! Where had the time gone 0_o I've always enjoyed your work presenting; Sarah and Emma combo always put a smile on me and my partner's face :D Looking forward to your future work and thanks for sharing!
Great video Sarah, wish it was easy to get this information while I was in/leaving school but that was many many years ago (2001) so much easier now to get this information and find the right ways to go about things!
This is so interesting to me. We’ve very similar job but in Western Australia, doing Tourism consulting for local government and currently planning my work holiday visa to Japan. I’m so glad I found this channel!!
That’s cool! If I ever moved back to Sydney, I’d probably wanna work for tourism Australia, they do some really great projects! (Their socials are always popping off too haha) good luck with your working holiday!
Thank you for explaining how you landed your job with Tokyo Creative. You have been a wonderful and amazing addition since you joined! I doubt I'm the only viewer that would love to see your "Proposal Video". Do you have a copy online? If not, I look forward to the "Behind the scenes" video you mentioned.
Hi! I'm an American who is enamored with Japanese culture and traditions, and I am planning to move to Japan after I get my bachelor's degree. Thanks so much for this helpful video!
This is probably the best video from Tokyo Creative - Chris Broad - Trash Taste in regards to Big question. Working in Japan. Anyone can travel to Japan on Holiday. Learning to move there is complex question
How I did it: 1) went on semester abroad in Japan, 2) Graduated with double major in Japanese and engineering, 3) Got a job with an American company with Japanese operations, 4) got transferred to a Japanese office of the same American company. It was great. Don’t teach English, pursue a real career while you live in an exotic foreign land.
I’m from Italy and I have only an high school degree. In October I will move to Tokyo for 1 year with a student visa to study Japanese and I really hope that I will be able to find a job during my staying. Since Italian people are so rare in Japan, I hope that there will be something specifically for Italians. Wish me a good luck! ❤️ P.S.: congratulations for your job and your journey in finding it!
Sono anche io nella tua stessa situazione, stavo per prenotare la scuola ad ottobre poi ho desistito per paura di non riuscirci! Buona fortuna ti auguro di riuscirci, fa sapere com’è andata poi!
I have been a fan of Tokyo Creative and noticed that you are a big part of the channel. I totally admire your effort to be involved in Japanese things and that you have proved your dedication! (I am a Japanese expat living in Japan and lived in Australia as well!). I am sure that you got your current position because of your proficiency in Japanese culture and language AND your friendly personality ("fair dinkum" good Aussie Sheila" that is what I mean without sounding anything rude or pejorative). I wish you very well and love your uploads!
I cant imagine how much dedication you have! you moved high schools to study Japanese, minored in Japanese in university. Got a job as a barista in Japan and now this job. You motivate me to start making changes in my life to get what I wanted too!
Japanese language skills is also very important for most IT jobs here too. But I’d say 90% of places want N2 or N3, and you can even manage to get a job without JLPT if you manage to show you can speak the language to somewhat equivalent level during the job interviews.
@@EveLusiana while it’s good to have one, if you have any bachelor degree and experience in the IT industry, I think that most companies wouldn’t mind much. Specially because it is super common to work outside of your degree in Japan.
This is amazing! You are truly blessed! You are living my teen daughters dream lol well you are excellent at your work, I love your videos and they do inspire me into wanting to visit Japan, it looks like such a beautiful and serene country ❤️✨️
I’m not even looking to work in Japan, but your videos seems very useful and practical for young people looking to start careers in Japan. I have been to Japan as a tourist multiple times, and my only comment would be that it would be difficult to find happiness working in Japan, unless you are fluent in Japanese.
One year late here but I was searching for Akita attractions and found your video! After many videos later, I saw this! I have been following Abroad in Japan and Sharmeleon and thought that Tokyo Creative sounded familar! Your video inspired me to continue learning Japanese and hopefully (after more trips to Japan) I can move there :) Subscribed!
Thank you for making this video, Sarah! I am going to be studying abroad in Tokyo from fall for the next year, and the content in the video is so applicable to me. Its such a strange and pleasant coincidence that this video so aligned with my goals is posted right before I start my journey. It must be destiny! hehehe
Great video Sarah. Japanese business culture is tough, i work for an american company in the US owned by a japanese parent company. So we often have visitors from japan and we do have a few expats stationed in our building. i would love to go to japan for work and stay on the back end too for some vacation, we will see. unfortunately im getting old (at 37) so learning a language is getting tougher and tougher. in university it was easy to pick things up now im not sure if i could do it.
Hi Sarah, I have been watching you through Tokyo Creative and I didn't even know you had your own channel until it came up in my recommendations! I found this video so interesting! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I found it so inspiring to my own career path! I'm currently working as a Production Assistant at a studio in my local city, but my goal is to one day move to Japan and work as a Production Co-ordinator / Production Manager! I'm currently around N5, so my Japanese skills will need a little more work before then, but you have definitely motivated me to keep at it, and maybe one day I can achieve that goal! 🌟 All the best with your future goals! 💖
YAAAS! Subbed. I reckon you'd be incredibly popular as a youtuber too. You and Emma are incredibly funny and great when you travel together, though it would be cool to see content from you too.
Hi! I teach Japanese in America. Sometimes people ask me how you can get a job in Japan. Thank you very much for explaining so well. I will recommend watching your video next time somebody asks me.
You are an amazing person. I just bumped into your video. It is probably hard to explain how cool and wonderous your Career to Japan is.. It's my flight date back to Australia I've been here for 2 weeks and 3 days.. Man. So much thing to do here even for a Lifetime you won't able to finish the exploration.
32 year old me with no degree and no possibilities of ever living there watching this like 👁️ 👄 👁️ Jokes aside, only watching this to support the channel. Happy to be a lifetime tourist of Japan 😂
Nice overview of the more common ways to get yourself to Japan and great insight into how you did it. It does seem to follow the typical story line however. The vast majority of people who have shared their "Getting to Japan" stories appear to have these common core points: 1. Early positive exposure AND interest in Japan, at least by High School age (often earlier) 2. Some manner of early study abroad, student exchange, family vacation to actually visit the country of Japan 3. Almost immediate arrival in the country via University study, work study, or teaching In al, the average pre-Japan efforts seem at least 5 years in duration.
That's a really uplifting story. I don't think I was even aware of Japanese culture until I was 24 and most of that was from InitialD xD . I tried a few times to learn Japanese on my own, but never got far. Maybe I would have tried harder or paid for lessons at the time if I'd been looking for software engineer jobs over there. Your cafe uniform looked so cute. Will we ever see a return of top-knot-and-apron Sarah? LOL
N1 is hard. Joey has said in the past that there are natives that can’t even pass the N1 because the language is always adding more and more kanji or understandings of things
I will clear this up for you. I'd say almost all second year middle school students in Japan would pass the exam easily and some primary school students would pass. The exam is not that hard. Kanji kentei level 1 though is a different story 😂
It’s cool to see videos from a creative in Japan! I’m currently in college for a bfa in graphic design and have been looking for what routes I should be taking to maybe get a job in Japan. However I haven’t been able to find anyone talking about creative jobs like that lol
I'll be studying Japanese at a University in Nagoya from the end of August!! Completing my bachelor degree as an exchange student is the best I think. Actually it will be my 8th time in Japan including a working holiday year in 2015-2016. My goal have always been to find a job in Japan and actually be able to live there. Very good video, I will try to work up my friend network and ask around, ask recruiters, everybody... I hope I can find something I like. Anyways, I gotta study hard...
I'm currently here on a working holiday visa as well, but I kinda just use it so I can tour the whole country with the car I bought here :) I do like the idea of moving here properly, but I don't really know what kind of job I want to do unfortunately. Kind of want to move away from IT, but not sure where to
Loved this video amazing work! I am not a huge fan of the TC videos because it is too cutesy for me sometimes but individually Your and Emma's videos are my favourites. I hope to see more videos coming on this channel ❤
This was a great video, I am a 3D motion designer and I came from TUNISIA, good thing we have a 90 days tourist without Visa here, it's been almost 3 weeks now, and I am doing my best searching for jobs.
Your video inspired me to achieve my dream to one day live overseas and JAPAN is up there. I'm thinking work from home job that allows working from overseas is the key to living outside of the U.S.. Congrats for your hardship of achieving that, I feel ya for getting emotional for trying soooo hard to achieve something and succeeding in that. 👍
Thank you Sarah for making this video. I have been to Japan twice. Once right wen Corona started and once again for three weeks in may this year. I have been travelling the country a lot and I am really in love with it. I start to think about more and more about trying to get a Job there and stay longer. Your video gave me a lot of mental tailwind on that so thank you very much. I will keep learning and practicing Japanese and I am also taking N4 in summer. Maybe I can find an expat job for next year :)
Really appreciate this video, thanks! :) I would love to live and work in Japan as a VFX artist... the only thing that scares me is the intense Japanese work culture... But I would still be willing to give it a try!
There are lots of 'Western' / 'International' companies in Tokyo, so I would recommend trying to get a role at one of those! I have lots of friends who have a good work/life balance, so you've just got to find the right company here! :)
I just moved here on a Working Holiday Visa (finally now the pandemic is over wiiii!) and my goodness, I'm so jealous but happy for you! Can't wait for the BTS videos ^^ I'm also making videos here on RUclips and would love to see what a Tokyo Creative shoot looks like ~
I feel like I could copy paste this video onto my channel because our paths and advice are soo similar 😂 Loved to hear about your story!!! I’ll have to do this sometime
Hey! Extremely helpful video. I would love to hear more about your honest experience in Japan - I’m also a young female from Australia and genuinely considering moving there for a while. It would be amazing to hear how you thrived as well since I’ve only read that it can be extremely difficult for foreigners relocating there 😊
How I got my full-time job in Japan: Go to Japan as an exchange student, learn Japanese in a year, go through the recruitment process as other Japanese students, get a job, done! That gives you a job in a year and a half. 😎
what you didnt mention is the high school fees and that you need to show them how much money you have on your bank which is like over 2000 dollars. the whole stay, school , activities are paid by your parents.
Japan is notorious for paying IT workers exceptionally low wages compared to any other country. Probably because the old Japanese men who run the companies don't really understand what they do.
That was quite helpful. I have worked for a Japanese Company in the UK where ¬1/4 Engineers were Japanese. But I would love to work in Japan. I didn't know there was an N5 Language Level. I will have to looking into what is involved in getting that.
I will be in Nagoya for the next year with a student visa from in about a month I already passed the JLPT N1 here in Germany but it is my first time being outside of europe Lets see what happens~
Thank you so much for this informative video!! Honestly it is amazing how much hard work you put into wanting to eventually work in Japan, and I'm sure there were a lot of hardships along the way...!!! I'm also Australian and as someone in their late-ish 20s after graduating from uni (with N2 as well), I tried to look for work in Melbourne where I could use Japanese but I wasn't able to find anything (I have no 'qualifications' besides my Japanese)...I'll be starting my new full-time role in an environment unrelated to Japanese. It's been a harsh reality accepting that and watching this video, whilst making me very anxious along with thinking "I'll never be able to do this because it's too late for me", watching this video has given me hope. I hope that next time I ever comment on one of your videos I am also working towards the goal of eventually ending up in Japan working. You're an inspiration to many people, thank you💕
It's definitely never too late and I really believe if you keep searching, you'll find something where you can use your Japanese skills, especially if you have N2!! ❤ In Sydney, we have lots of local Japanese magazines targeted at Japanese people living here or on the working holiday, so maybe Melbourne has some like that which could have job info! (e.g. Nichigo Press, Japaralia) I used to like reading these and sometimes saw job postings.. Otherwise, joining local Japanese FB groups in Melbourne could have some info. Another option you could try is reaching out to local Japanese businesses and offer to help with local marketing as a bilingual + Aussie native with their social media, as a side hustle potentially! Good luck with the future search and your new job!
What up part timer slash now your working full time on youtube I'm proud of you also I'm not promoting my self I want to go to Japan so badly to irl stream hopping my stream will get me there anyways good luck and congratulations on your channel I'm loving the new videos see you on Emma stream ❤
Businesses etiquette is hard to learn even for native Japanese. There is a bunch of local people who don’t know business etiquette well and make serious mistakes. My advise when you do business in Japan is “Instead of showing superficial Japanese etiquette, be an amicable person like you are welcoming your friends”. Welcoming attitude always works.
Currently learning programming to being able to get an job (which has his props being able to work remote) and go to live on japan, the language itselft i have been learning it around a little more than 3 years ago ( still doing it every single day) at this point i can understand news and my main goal is trying to acquire more less frequent vocabulary at this point although i havent take the jlp exam i have an good lv on it. Kinda feel the pressure,anxiety and rush with 26 years old, wanting to once for all get an job and a decent income for being able to live there, been on my parents house for more longer its not an option hahah.
Thank you for your video. Very interesting, and yes, there is a lot of misinformation about learning Japanese and being in Japan. I mean, even for an English teaching job, what I had heard is that, 'you don't need Japanese, and actually...' Basically that's not true, as you've said. I'm really interested in this actual specific topic because from what I hear, MEXT is kind of changing the way it thinks about the ALT program, which might have been kind of an experiment on their part, and they might be thinking of pulling the plug in the next few years... I might be mistaken. That's my interpretation of the subtle hints I see, so I said to myself, you need to learn Japanese if you want to stay here, because this job is going away... And then you made this video, and I was like, "Oh." It confirms some of the things I thought about language. If I had one question, it would be, "What does it mean/what is the process to get a student visa?" I'm not asking for a 'how-to' video on that, but I'm curious about the process in the sense that... uh, I need to prove I'm a student, go to an embassy with paperwork, and then I get x-amount of time? I guess those are 3 things I'd like to understand about that. How do you get the document, from whom do you get the document, and how long do you get to live in Japan with that document? Most foreign nationals living abroad do have majors in business and marketing if they're not English teachers. My degree is in chemistry, and I have years of experience as a research chemist. (I'm good at it, but in school I also worked as a sound engineer and in restaurants, because I was not rich, and I had to pay for school). I wonder about that, when it comes to the potential of working in Japan as 'not an English teacher'. In California, we definitely had scientists who had limited English, but their English was good enough to document the day's events. My Japanese is not, but it's improving every day. JPLT? Have you heard of Kanji Kentei (sp? Another standardized test, and supposedly one the locals take)? What's your stance on kanji/learning it as a foreigner, now that I think about that? Do you want to get a cup of coffee? (Just kidding, I'm sure you're too far and not interested, but I do feel like I'd enjoy talking with you every time you share your real thoughts).
As a Japanese, Australia is a dream country for me😮 I have already used the working holiday Visa. I reckon I need to take a similar steps as you did in order to come to Japan🤫 must be hard, but she’ll be right lol
Hi l would love to see a what’s it like working At Tokyo Creative video! I don’t think one has been done in years an a peek behind the scenes would be so helpful/ interesting Thanks
I'll never forget how hyped I was for the 2020 Olympics. I had just gotten hired by 2 companies as a free lancer to advertise for them for the Olympics. Unfortunately, the pandemic happened and I haven't really bothered in trying to work in Japan since then.
Good topic, currently weighing up whether I move to Singapore or Japan. Heart says japan but head says Singapore just because of where I am language wise
You're gonna find the job :) It's okay if you don't have a holiday visa, student visa or modelling/creative career. How? 1. Reach JLPT N3 level 2. Become good at a specific skill, be it engineering, marketing and alike. 3. Be persistent and apply via portals (there are many just Google) Be patient, it's gonna work out ❤
I went to a local university up north and asked if they were looking. They were. That was in 2018, I have been working at the same university in research ever since. Have JLPT N2 and recently got my permanent visa. I am currently thinking about leaving the Uni though. Anyways good luck to any people trying to move here, it takes a lot but it's definitely not undoable
Thoroughly enjoyed this vid. I think the most important aspect of moving to/living in Japan is a love for the culture, people, food and geography of Japan…like you mentioned at the beginning of the vid. I’m thinking if that’s not initially there, or developed quickly after arriving, it’s any easy decision to leave, and continue to search for where you belong. Happily you seemingly already knew Japan was “home”. Sidenote: you must be a Capricorn, because your seeming approach to life, and path to eventually moving to Japan, remind me of my Capricorn friends. 😆
for the longest time i wanted to live and work in Japan but now i am over it since i am in a different position in my life. I am happy to say i visit Japane ever couple of years doing work travel where I am looked after by Japanese coleagues. Visiting customers they forgive my foregineness e.g. its fine for me not to wear a suit :D And I have a childhood freind who has now returned home to Japan so when I go i get to catch up with him and have them show me the night life of Tokyo. Sure If I Was yonger and not in an established carer that enables to me travel I would still be looking into getting a job over there
This video was full of great advice and congrats on having your dedication pay off! I'm just wondering if you have heard of the new J- FIND ( and J-SKIP) visas and what you think about them. Would they be any more advantageous than the WHV?
Man, I was so bummed when I found out they didn't have working holiday visas for Americans. After finishing JET and remembering how many aussies were working in the ski towns, I thought, "that's my next move!" only to be disappointed :(
I've been wanting to make this video for SO long!! Hope my story & advice is helpful to any of you wanting to work in Japan 🇯🇵
You did such a great job! Thank you!!!
So awesome that you shared this with everyone! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for making this video!!!
I was so close to visiting Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture actor and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to work in and visit Japan
Out of curiosity, is Tokyo Creative in need of any DP's?
I did Japanese at high school for 5 years and a degree in Japanese plus a working holiday to Japan for a year in between back in the early 90s. Im still in JP some 30 years later.
Given the exchange rates and salary for entry level jobs, I doubt I would make the same move if i was graduating now. That said, your information is right on the mark.
You made good choices and took advantage of them. Good work! I wish I was younger, I would jump at the chance without a second thought.
Your drive and laser focus dedication to your goal is super admirable. I'm glad that worked out for you. This video also explains why you're so good at Japanese! Makes sense after all you've done.
Hello,Sarah. For not only people who like Japan,but all so people who want to go abroad this video gives us motivation to action, because you explain it with your experience and more.Going to abroad for work we need much energy! Thank you for your Advice ❤
Whoah Sarah, this video is a LEVEL UP. Great job! Love your work! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure a lot of folks will find it inspiring and practical. The concept of relocating to Japan seems like such an impossibility. It's good for all of us to see people actually do it. Tokyo Creative is lucky to have you and I'm sure they feel that way!
Thank you so much!! :) Wanted to give my first proper sit-down talk style video a good crack, the editing was fun but took hours 😂
If you set your mind to it, it's definitely possible to move to Japan and get a job!! Step one is believing in yourself!
She finally got her own channel!!! FINALLY so happy for her. I was so happy when she got more air time on Tokyo Creative. Subscribed for sure!! She so humble!!
I'm not sure moving to Japan would ever be for me, but this is still an interesting peak behind the curtain at the challenges that you face trying to do so. Big respect for anyone who managed to overcome all those hurdles. And I'm glad you got the job at Tokyo Creative as otherwise, I certainly wouldn't be here!
I would love to go there one day, Japan is such an interesting country 😄
I recently discovered your channel for the very first time, and I was instantly captivated by the incredible journey you've shared. Your experiences, including the challenges and obstacles you've overcome, have deeply resonated with me. Your story is truly inspiring. 🥰
Tokyo Creative are really lucky to have you, your videos along with everyone else's are awesome Sarah.
Really glad you made this video, Sarah. Inspiring story of how you chased down a dream and made it happen, including some great advice.
My son has a strong interest in going to Japan, so I will make sure to share this with him as there is some great information here.
あなたのような美しい人が日本の文化、伝統、様々な物を好きになってくれて非常に嬉しいです！日本で仕事が見つかって良かったですね！
I'm very happy to hear that you like Japanese culture, traditional, j-pop music and something Japanese stuffs! Good for you to find a great job Tokyo Creative in Japan!
I live here too as an American and work at Japan Inc. for one of the biggest tech companies. Anytime there is a job posting where it says "Must have fluent - native level Japanese", that usually means they don't want foreigners. Even if you do get interviewed, chances are quite low. Many Japanese still aren't comfortable working with foreigners because it means more work to accommodate.
But it's not the end all be all. Many Japanese companies need and want foreigners to cover jobs Japanese can't do. That's where I'm at. It may not be the ideal company but it can your ticket to Japan. I have experience in my field and came here alot older than the host. Good luck to those that are taking a leap of faith.
I've worked with Mongolians, Koreans, and Chinese in Tokyo who had near native-level fluency because they've been learning Japanese language from high-school and have degrees from Japanese universities. I've also worked with foreign-nationals who were raised and educated in Japan. (They were Peruvians, Indians, Brazilians, and Taiwanese.) So "native-level Japanese" doesn't necessarily imply Japanese nationals. What it means in reality is that they need formal Japanese education and degrees.
I am going to study Japanese, visit for 2 weeks next year to build up connections while networking, and try to apply for a visa once I get 5 years experience in Front End development. I might also, network with people at the Yokosuka base where I was stationed back in 05.
It’s really such a huge difference between work culture in Japan to just about anywhere else in the world! 😵💫 It’s amazing how much of your journey we have been able to share in and appreciate. Thank you for taking us along for it! Be safe, and keep up the great work!
What is bad about japnese work culture?
@@sourahhshakt-ti8uz imagine American work culture x 100.
It's so bad it is common to commit suicide at your job or get drunk shitess because your boss wants to get drunk.
Can't belive you've been with Tokyo Creative 3 years! Where had the time gone 0_o
I've always enjoyed your work presenting; Sarah and Emma combo always put a smile on me and my partner's face :D
Looking forward to your future work and thanks for sharing!
I can't believe it either!! So happy to still be in TC working with Emma and the team! Thanks for all the support
Great video Sarah, wish it was easy to get this information while I was in/leaving school but that was many many years ago (2001) so much easier now to get this information and find the right ways to go about things!
This is so interesting to me. We’ve very similar job but in Western Australia, doing Tourism consulting for local government and currently planning my work holiday visa to Japan.
I’m so glad I found this channel!!
That’s cool! If I ever moved back to Sydney, I’d probably wanna work for tourism Australia, they do some really great projects! (Their socials are always popping off too haha) good luck with your working holiday!
amazing video about your life in japan. I am watching your videos from quite sometime, and it is fun to watch them. Keep bringing such contents.
Thank you for explaining how you landed your job with Tokyo Creative. You have been a wonderful and amazing addition since you joined! I doubt I'm the only viewer that would love to see your "Proposal Video". Do you have a copy online? If not, I look forward to the "Behind the scenes" video you mentioned.
Hi! I'm an American who is enamored with Japanese culture and traditions, and I am planning to move to Japan after I get my bachelor's degree. Thanks so much for this helpful video!
This is probably the best video from Tokyo Creative - Chris Broad - Trash Taste in regards to Big question. Working in Japan. Anyone can travel to Japan on Holiday. Learning to move there is complex question
Hi, Sarah, we're a great addition to TC and Japan as a whole, thank you for sharing your story, you are awesomely wonderful!
How I did it: 1) went on semester abroad in Japan, 2) Graduated with double major in Japanese and engineering, 3) Got a job with an American company with Japanese operations, 4) got transferred to a Japanese office of the same American company. It was great. Don’t teach English, pursue a real career while you live in an exotic foreign land.
Nothing wrong with going out and teaching English ya tool
Do you have social media I can reach out and ask questions possibly
I’m from Italy and I have only an high school degree. In October I will move to Tokyo for 1 year with a student visa to study Japanese and I really hope that I will be able to find a job during my staying. Since Italian people are so rare in Japan, I hope that there will be something specifically for Italians. Wish me a good luck! ❤️
P.S.: congratulations for your job and your journey in finding it!
with high scholl degree won;t approve you to get working visa
@@wallace6228 not true
i think they allow you to get part time jobs while on a Student Visa, but you will need a Work Visa if you want to stay there after your studies.
Sono anche io nella tua stessa situazione, stavo per prenotare la scuola ad ottobre poi ho desistito per paura di non riuscirci! Buona fortuna ti auguro di riuscirci, fa sapere com’è andata poi!
@@Feljo thats not really true
I have been a fan of Tokyo Creative and noticed that you are a big part of the channel. I totally admire your effort to be involved in Japanese things and that you have proved your dedication! (I am a Japanese expat living in Japan and lived in Australia as well!). I am sure that you got your current position because of your proficiency in Japanese culture and language AND your friendly personality ("fair dinkum" good Aussie Sheila" that is what I mean without sounding anything rude or pejorative). I wish you very well and love your uploads!
I cant imagine how much dedication you have! you moved high schools to study Japanese, minored in Japanese in university. Got a job as a barista in Japan and now this job. You motivate me to start making changes in my life to get what I wanted too!
That makes me happy to hear! Good luck with everything! ☺️
Japanese language skills is also very important for most IT jobs here too. But I’d say 90% of places want N2 or N3, and you can even manage to get a job without JLPT if you manage to show you can speak the language to somewhat equivalent level during the job interviews.
do we need IT bachelor degree?
@@EveLusiana while it’s good to have one, if you have any bachelor degree and experience in the IT industry, I think that most companies wouldn’t mind much. Specially because it is super common to work outside of your degree in Japan.
This is amazing! You are truly blessed! You are living my teen daughters dream lol well you are excellent at your work, I love your videos and they do inspire me into wanting to visit Japan, it looks like such a beautiful and serene country ❤️✨️
Loved listening to how you ended up on tokyo creative glad you landed on your feet after the pandemic 😊
What a cool video, and congrats on getting your job. I see you on TokiDoki's videos and you popped up on my list, so nice to see you have a channel.
i really like your channel. This is my first post from the US
I’m not even looking to work in Japan, but your videos seems very useful and practical for young people looking to start careers in Japan. I have been to Japan as a tourist multiple times, and my only comment would be that it would be difficult to find happiness working in Japan, unless you are fluent in Japanese.
wow you did a lot of things, girl! so hardworking, well done :)
Aww thank you Marina!!!
One year late here but I was searching for Akita attractions and found your video! After many videos later, I saw this! I have been following Abroad in Japan and Sharmeleon and thought that Tokyo Creative sounded familar! Your video inspired me to continue learning Japanese and hopefully (after more trips to Japan) I can move there :) Subscribed!
Thank you for making this video, Sarah! I am going to be studying abroad in Tokyo from fall for the next year, and the content in the video is so applicable to me. Its such a strange and pleasant coincidence that this video so aligned with my goals is posted right before I start my journey. It must be destiny! hehehe
Great video Sarah. Japanese business culture is tough, i work for an american company in the US owned by a japanese parent company. So we often have visitors from japan and we do have a few expats stationed in our building. i would love to go to japan for work and stay on the back end too for some vacation, we will see. unfortunately im getting old (at 37) so learning a language is getting tougher and tougher. in university it was easy to pick things up now im not sure if i could do it.
Hi Sarah, I have been watching you through Tokyo Creative and I didn't even know you had your own channel until it came up in my recommendations!
I found this video so interesting! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I found it so inspiring to my own career path! I'm currently working as a Production Assistant at a studio in my local city, but my goal is to one day move to Japan and work as a Production Co-ordinator / Production Manager! I'm currently around N5, so my Japanese skills will need a little more work before then, but you have definitely motivated me to keep at it, and maybe one day I can achieve that goal! 🌟
All the best with your future goals! 💖
good luck its not that easy hahah
YAAAS!
Subbed. I reckon you'd be incredibly popular as a youtuber too.
You and Emma are incredibly funny and great when you travel together, though it would be cool to see content from you too.
Hi! I teach Japanese in America. Sometimes people ask me how you can get a job in Japan. Thank you very much for explaining so well. I will recommend watching your video next time somebody asks me.
I had always seen you at the Tokyo creative videos but didn't realise you had your own channel awesome :)
Very informative video :)
You are an amazing person. I just bumped into your video. It is probably hard to explain how cool and wonderous your Career to Japan is.. It's my flight date back to Australia I've been here for 2 weeks and 3 days.. Man. So much thing to do here even for a Lifetime you won't able to finish the exploration.
32 year old me with no degree and no possibilities of ever living there watching this like 👁️ 👄 👁️
Jokes aside, only watching this to support the channel. Happy to be a lifetime tourist of Japan 😂
Nice overview of the more common ways to get yourself to Japan and great insight into how you did it. It does seem to follow the typical story line however. The vast majority of people who have shared their "Getting to Japan" stories appear to have these common core points:
1. Early positive exposure AND interest in Japan, at least by High School age (often earlier)
2. Some manner of early study abroad, student exchange, family vacation to actually visit the country of Japan
3. Almost immediate arrival in the country via University study, work study, or teaching
In al, the average pre-Japan efforts seem at least 5 years in duration.
That's a really uplifting story. I don't think I was even aware of Japanese culture until I was 24 and most of that was from InitialD xD . I tried a few times to learn Japanese on my own, but never got far. Maybe I would have tried harder or paid for lessons at the time if I'd been looking for software engineer jobs over there. Your cafe uniform looked so cute. Will we ever see a return of top-knot-and-apron Sarah? LOL
N1 is hard. Joey has said in the past that there are natives that can’t even pass the N1 because the language is always adding more and more kanji or understandings of things
I will clear this up for you. I'd say almost all second year middle school students in Japan would pass the exam easily and some primary school students would pass. The exam is not that hard. Kanji kentei level 1 though is a different story 😂
This was so interesting, thanks for sharing! 😊
It’s cool to see videos from a creative in Japan! I’m currently in college for a bfa in graphic design and have been looking for what routes I should be taking to maybe get a job in Japan. However I haven’t been able to find anyone talking about creative jobs like that lol
I'll be studying Japanese at a University in Nagoya from the end of August!!
Completing my bachelor degree as an exchange student is the best I think. Actually it will be my 8th time in Japan including a working holiday year in 2015-2016. My goal have always been to find a job in Japan and actually be able to live there. Very good video, I will try to work up my friend network and ask around, ask recruiters, everybody... I hope I can find something I like. Anyways, I gotta study hard...
I'm currently here on a working holiday visa as well, but I kinda just use it so I can tour the whole country with the car I bought here :) I do like the idea of moving here properly, but I don't really know what kind of job I want to do unfortunately. Kind of want to move away from IT, but not sure where to
Yay your own channel! Subscribed!
Loved this video amazing work! I am not a huge fan of the TC videos because it is too cutesy for me sometimes but individually Your and Emma's videos are my favourites. I hope to see more videos coming on this channel ❤
It was nice to hear your background story Sarah!
thanks Sarah!!! this helps alot!
Thanks for the advice! It cleared my head and I have a few plans now.
Happy to hear it! Good luck :)
It's so useful for me as I'm newly arrived and live in nagoya......but didn't get job yet .....me from 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
Very inspiring thank you so much. I love Japan so much. I still have to go to Japan.
This was a great video, I am a 3D motion designer and I came from TUNISIA, good thing we have a 90 days tourist without Visa here, it's been almost 3 weeks now, and I am doing my best searching for jobs.
Your video inspired me to achieve my dream to one day live overseas and JAPAN is up there. I'm thinking work from home job that allows working from overseas is the key to living outside of the U.S.. Congrats for your hardship of achieving that, I feel ya for getting emotional for trying soooo hard to achieve something and succeeding in that. 👍
Thank you Sarah for making this video. I have been to Japan twice. Once right wen Corona started and once again for three weeks in may this year. I have been travelling the country a lot and I am really in love with it. I start to think about more and more about trying to get a Job there and stay longer. Your video gave me a lot of mental tailwind on that so thank you very much. I will keep learning and practicing Japanese and I am also taking N4 in summer. Maybe I can find an expat job for next year :)
Really appreciate this video, thanks! :) I would love to live and work in Japan as a VFX artist... the only thing that scares me is the intense Japanese work culture... But I would still be willing to give it a try!
There are lots of 'Western' / 'International' companies in Tokyo, so I would recommend trying to get a role at one of those! I have lots of friends who have a good work/life balance, so you've just got to find the right company here! :)
@@seerasan will definitely be keeping an eye out for those; thanks! :D
NEVER GIVE UP ON JAPAN!!!
I just moved here on a Working Holiday Visa (finally now the pandemic is over wiiii!) and my goodness, I'm so jealous but happy for you! Can't wait for the BTS videos ^^ I'm also making videos here on RUclips and would love to see what a Tokyo Creative shoot looks like ~
I feel like I could copy paste this video onto my channel because our paths and advice are soo similar 😂 Loved to hear about your story!!! I’ll have to do this sometime
Yes!!! I would love to hear your story!!
Hey! Extremely helpful video. I would love to hear more about your honest experience in Japan - I’m also a young female from Australia and genuinely considering moving there for a while. It would be amazing to hear how you thrived as well since I’ve only read that it can be extremely difficult for foreigners relocating there 😊
awesome story. You are an ispiration for many. You are important.
How I got my full-time job in Japan: Go to Japan as an exchange student, learn Japanese in a year, go through the recruitment process as other Japanese students, get a job, done! That gives you a job in a year and a half. 😎
you had me until "learn Japanese in a year".
what you didnt mention is the high school fees and that you need to show them how much money you have on your bank which is like over 2000 dollars. the whole stay, school , activities are paid by your parents.
@@ルユク-h3h I was an exchange student, so I was paying my home university's fees , not the Japanese one's. That's the best part.
I always wonder how foreigners living in Japan made it work or what path they took to live that dream. Another great video Seersan!👏👏👏
I arrived on a student visa. I agree I really recommend it. I found a job, I’ve been here for over 14 years lol
Thank you for the amazing videos! They're very helpful and you are breathtakingly beautiful!
My husband is a senior software engineer in the USA and we would love to move to Japan but it's such a daunting process so thanks for the video!
Japan is notorious for paying IT workers exceptionally low wages compared to any other country. Probably because the old Japanese men who run the companies don't really understand what they do.
you are an inspiration. keep up the good work =)
Happy to see your journey into japan wish you the best to for the future ahead 😊
Thank you for sharing your journey!
That was quite helpful. I have worked for a Japanese Company in the UK where ¬1/4 Engineers were Japanese. But I would love to work in Japan.
I didn't know there was an N5 Language Level. I will have to looking into what is involved in getting that.
Man, you’re so lucky. Being Australian and also having access to Japanese lessons in high school and college. Perfect hand in life dealt.
I will be in Nagoya for the next year with a student visa from in about a month
I already passed the JLPT N1 here in Germany but it is my first time being outside of europe
Lets see what happens~
Thank you so much for this informative video!!
Honestly it is amazing how much hard work you put into wanting to eventually work in Japan, and I'm sure there were a lot of hardships along the way...!!! I'm also Australian and as someone in their late-ish 20s after graduating from uni (with N2 as well), I tried to look for work in Melbourne where I could use Japanese but I wasn't able to find anything (I have no 'qualifications' besides my Japanese)...I'll be starting my new full-time role in an environment unrelated to Japanese. It's been a harsh reality accepting that and watching this video, whilst making me very anxious along with thinking "I'll never be able to do this because it's too late for me", watching this video has given me hope.
I hope that next time I ever comment on one of your videos I am also working towards the goal of eventually ending up in Japan working.
You're an inspiration to many people, thank you💕
It's definitely never too late and I really believe if you keep searching, you'll find something where you can use your Japanese skills, especially if you have N2!! ❤
In Sydney, we have lots of local Japanese magazines targeted at Japanese people living here or on the working holiday, so maybe Melbourne has some like that which could have job info! (e.g. Nichigo Press, Japaralia) I used to like reading these and sometimes saw job postings.. Otherwise, joining local Japanese FB groups in Melbourne could have some info. Another option you could try is reaching out to local Japanese businesses and offer to help with local marketing as a bilingual + Aussie native with their social media, as a side hustle potentially! Good luck with the future search and your new job!
Awesome video + advice!
Thank you! :)
What up part timer slash now your working full time on youtube I'm proud of you also I'm not promoting my self I want to go to Japan so badly to irl stream hopping my stream will get me there anyways good luck and congratulations on your channel I'm loving the new videos see you on Emma stream ❤
super informative video! thank you
Businesses etiquette is hard to learn even for native Japanese. There is a bunch of local people who don’t know business etiquette well and make serious mistakes. My advise when you do business in Japan is “Instead of showing superficial Japanese etiquette, be an amicable person like you are welcoming your friends”. Welcoming attitude always works.
Nice to meet you from Tokyo
Wow! You are so lucky
Currently learning programming to being able to get an job (which has his props being able to work remote) and go to live on japan, the language itselft i have been learning it around a little more than 3 years ago ( still doing it every single day) at this point i can understand news and my main goal is trying to acquire more less frequent vocabulary at this point although i havent take the jlp exam i have an good lv on it.
Kinda feel the pressure,anxiety and rush with 26 years old, wanting to once for all get an job and a decent income for being able to live there, been on my parents house for more longer its not an option hahah.
me too! I was able to pass the n4 level recently and now I know I can pass n2/n3 this year if I study. Don't give up!
Thank you for your video. Very interesting, and yes, there is a lot of misinformation about learning Japanese and being in Japan. I mean, even for an English teaching job, what I had heard is that, 'you don't need Japanese, and actually...' Basically that's not true, as you've said. I'm really interested in this actual specific topic because from what I hear, MEXT is kind of changing the way it thinks about the ALT program, which might have been kind of an experiment on their part, and they might be thinking of pulling the plug in the next few years... I might be mistaken. That's my interpretation of the subtle hints I see, so I said to myself, you need to learn Japanese if you want to stay here, because this job is going away...
And then you made this video, and I was like, "Oh." It confirms some of the things I thought about language. If I had one question, it would be, "What does it mean/what is the process to get a student visa?" I'm not asking for a 'how-to' video on that, but I'm curious about the process in the sense that... uh, I need to prove I'm a student, go to an embassy with paperwork, and then I get x-amount of time? I guess those are 3 things I'd like to understand about that. How do you get the document, from whom do you get the document, and how long do you get to live in Japan with that document?
Most foreign nationals living abroad do have majors in business and marketing if they're not English teachers. My degree is in chemistry, and I have years of experience as a research chemist. (I'm good at it, but in school I also worked as a sound engineer and in restaurants, because I was not rich, and I had to pay for school). I wonder about that, when it comes to the potential of working in Japan as 'not an English teacher'. In California, we definitely had scientists who had limited English, but their English was good enough to document the day's events. My Japanese is not, but it's improving every day. JPLT? Have you heard of Kanji Kentei (sp? Another standardized test, and supposedly one the locals take)? What's your stance on kanji/learning it as a foreigner, now that I think about that? Do you want to get a cup of coffee? (Just kidding, I'm sure you're too far and not interested, but I do feel like I'd enjoy talking with you every time you share your real thoughts).
As a Japanese, Australia is a dream country for me😮 I have already used the working holiday Visa. I reckon I need to take a similar steps as you did in order to come to Japan🤫 must be hard, but she’ll be right lol
Hi l would love to see a what’s it like working At Tokyo Creative video! I don’t think one has been done in years an a peek behind the scenes would be so helpful/ interesting Thanks
I'll never forget how hyped I was for the 2020 Olympics. I had just gotten hired by 2 companies as a free lancer to advertise for them for the Olympics. Unfortunately, the pandemic happened and I haven't really bothered in trying to work in Japan since then.
What I care about is not the content of the video but your beauty
Good topic, currently weighing up whether I move to Singapore or Japan. Heart says japan but head says Singapore just because of where I am language wise
Why not do both? :) You can definitely get by in Japan with limited Japanese and enroll in language school to learn too!
With the same intent, I signed up for my working holiday visa, moved to Japan and with so much excitement, landed in Tokyo on March 2020. 😥
You're gonna find the job :)
It's okay if you don't have a holiday visa, student visa or modelling/creative career.
How?
1. Reach JLPT N3 level
2. Become good at a specific skill, be it engineering, marketing and alike.
3. Be persistent and apply via portals (there are many just Google)
Be patient, it's gonna work out ❤
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!
That was a great video, and I'm not even thinking about moving to Japan. Or am I 🤔
I went to a local university up north and asked if they were looking. They were. That was in 2018, I have been working at the same university in research ever since. Have JLPT N2 and recently got my permanent visa. I am currently thinking about leaving the Uni though. Anyways good luck to any people trying to move here, it takes a lot but it's definitely not undoable
Thoroughly enjoyed this vid. I think the most important aspect of moving to/living in Japan is a love for the culture, people, food and geography of Japan…like you mentioned at the beginning of the vid. I’m thinking if that’s not initially there, or developed quickly after arriving, it’s any easy decision to leave, and continue to search for where you belong. Happily you seemingly already knew Japan was “home”. Sidenote: you must be a Capricorn, because your seeming approach to life, and path to eventually moving to Japan, remind me of my Capricorn friends. 😆
I'm hoping for the expat route. Long shot but it would be bomb.
for the longest time i wanted to live and work in Japan but now i am over it since i am in a different position in my life. I am happy to say i visit Japane ever couple of years doing work travel where I am looked after by Japanese coleagues. Visiting customers they forgive my foregineness e.g. its fine for me not to wear a suit :D And I have a childhood freind who has now returned home to Japan so when I go i get to catch up with him and have them show me the night life of Tokyo. Sure If I Was yonger and not in an established carer that enables to me travel I would still be looking into getting a job over there
This video was full of great advice and congrats on having your dedication pay off! I'm just wondering if you have heard of the new J- FIND ( and J-SKIP) visas and what you think about them. Would they be any more advantageous than the WHV?
Man, I was so bummed when I found out they didn't have working holiday visas for Americans. After finishing JET and remembering how many aussies were working in the ski towns, I thought, "that's my next move!" only to be disappointed :(