Although not a requirement for every job, Japan is a country that is famous for its lack of English language use. Therefore, an applicant who is willing to learn and use Japanese will impress employers.
Signing up for social security in Japan is not difficult. When you apply for your residence card, you will automatically be registered with the Japanese social security. You may receive your digit number on the same day that you apply for it, but it will be a few weeks before you get your official card in the mail. Expats interested in self-employment in Japan may face some difficulties. As a cultural norm, Japanese people tend to be loyal to one workplace their entire lives.
They view their colleagues as extended family members. Because of this, people who do not work in a traditional work environment are viewed skeptically.
Although self-employment is gaining traction in Japan, self-employed people may have to work harder to prove themselves. Keep in mind that while working in Japan provides many benefits such as a high average salary nearly 4 million JPY 37, USD per year and a business culture that promotes communal effort, Japan is also a very work-centric nation. Expats looking to have a laidback lifestyle may want to look elsewhere in Asia. Want to know what it is like to live in Japan?
This section of our guide covers everything you need to know to make this high-tech, modern Asian nation your new home. Whether you need to know about the cultural taboos or what national holidays to expect, we provide the information to help you feel at home in no time. One way to feel at home is by knowing how to drive in Japan. Did you know that it is uncommon to hear honking in this country, and doing so is seen as aggressive?
Roads in Japan are well maintained and drivers are generally courteous. If you are not keen on driving, there is no problem. Public transportation around Japan is highly efficient. Trains are so punctual that when they are late, it often makes national news. It is possible to find every mode of transport throughout the country such as trains, buses, ferries, and domestic flights.
There are four major airports servicing the country, making it easy to fly in and out as often as needed. Once we've helped you move to Japan, we can make you feel at home by introducing you to other expats who have already settled and are part of our Japan Community.
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Get started. Housing The thought of accommodation in Japan calls to mind two things: expensive and space. Healthcare The healthcare system and health insurance in Japan is one of the best in the world. Ready to Move to Japan? Education Expats moving to Japan with children will have a lot of options to choose from between public, private, and international schools in the country. Working Want to know how to get a job in Japan?
Living Want to know what it is like to live in Japan? Updated on: November 11, Join Our Exciting Events in Japan Once we've helped you move to Japan, we can make you feel at home by introducing you to other expats who have already settled and are part of our Japan Community. Residence permission is granted in periods of between 4 months and 5 years and is extendable.
Workers may bring their spouses and children to Japan on a dependent visa. Dependents are not allowed to engage in any paid activities, unless they get permission from the immigration office, but even then, they may work only a set maximum number of hours per week.
The so-called "Specified Skills" status allows for work in one of over a dozen professional fields, including construction, hospitality, nursing and manufacturing.
Applicants do not need a degree but have to pass a technical skills test and know some Japanese. There are two types: Type 1 allows workers to stay in Japan for up to five years, but they may not bring their family. Type 2 is for more highly qualified workers, can be extended indefinitely and allows for the family to live in Japan.
Type 1 holders may upgrade to type 2 after five years. Furthermore, there is the "Technical Intern Training Program" that lets foreign workers acquire skills at a workplace in Japan that they could not otherwise acquire in their home countries. After a few years, participants become eligible to switch to the above-mentioned "Specified Skill" type 1 status.
Most trainees come from South East Asia and China. This is a special visa type that allows some paid activity for citizens of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and a few other countries between the ages of 18 and Consult the working holiday visa page for more details. Foreigners who wish to study in Japan except for short term studies at language schools need to get a student visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate outside of Japan in order to enter the country on a status of residence that permits long term studies.
Sponsorship from an educational institution in Japan and proof of sufficient funds to cover all your expenses during your stay are required to qualify for a student visa. Residence permission is granted in periods of between 3 months and 4 years and 3 months and is extendable.
Students are not allowed to engage in any paid activities, unless they get permission from the immigration office. Even then, students may work only a set maximum number of hours per week. Foreigners who are married to a Japanese national or to a permanent resident of Japan see below can obtain a spouse visa, which allows them to engage in any paid activity in Japan. Residence permission is granted in periods of 6 months or 1, 3 or 5 years and is extendable.
Inside Japan, most immigration-related matters, such as extending residence permission or changing the status of residence, are handled by the Immigration Bureau Nyukoku Kanrikyoku , which has branches across the country. All new foreign residents are issued a residence card upon initially entering Japan at Narita , Haneda , Kansai or Chubu Airports.
New residents arriving through different ports can get their cards at their municipal offices. The residence card is an important document required for opening a bank account , obtaining a cell phone , converting a drivers license and similar activities.
Like voices in your head trying to drown out and push down this feeling that you just might have the guts to do this. One Day. You want to find out where Japanese fashion really gets started or where you can find your own Samurai sword. You want to walk through a Japanese garden and see a real Japanese temple on the streets of Kyoto.
There are currently 67 countries that do not require visas at all if only staying for up to 90 days. Please take utmost care to not exceed this 90 day stay, as Japan, like many countries, may take severe action and prevent you from entering Japan several months to several years if you break this rule.
Thailand and Brunei are notable exceptions, as they are only granted 15 days without a visa. For more information on this complicated list of countries and exceptions, please carefully go through this Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan link:. Several countries do require visas to enter Japan including China, Russia, the Philippines, Peru, etc. Japan does not offer visas of arrival of any kind. Going in and out too often into Japan may trigger suspicion by the Japanese immigration authorities and result in you being denied entry into Japan if you do this too many times in too short a period.
This is because it seems that you may be living in Japan or illegally working there without being on the proper visa. I have personally known people that this has happened to and it DOES happen. Obtain multiple tourist visas to Japan at your own risk. One further note: it is possible to change your tourist visa to a working visa if you are able to find a company in Japan to sponsor you after getting a job offer and the proper documentation from the company to take the immigration office.
This may also require you to leave Japan and wait for a foreign Japanese consulate to process the paperwork. If it worked for them, it can also work for you…. The best way to get to know a culture is truly to live with people from that country in their country for as long as possible. There are several programs worldwide that provide programs to make it possible to stay with a Japanese family in Japan for a wide variety of times. Organizing a homestay with a family is not easy and I would recommend it first through a company or an established university program in order to ensure a secure process.
If you have a friend who has had a homestay before and can set you up directly, this could be the cheapest option but will understandably require a lot of trust on both sides. Check out the link below to get familiar with different regions, options, and prices for checking out the homestay option.
I would also recommend reaching out to Japanese contacts in your local community such as Japanese associations, Japanese language clubs, or teachers of Japanese classes in local high schools who may have resources that will provide more options. Your homestay in Japan may just end up being through a friend of a friend who knows a family in Japan willing to host you for an agreed upon length of time.
Once being accepted into a Japanese University, the school will help you obtain your student visa. It is generally easier for a foreign student to gain admission to a Japanese university compared to their Japanese counterparts, but the basic requirements for having a chance to get accepted include:. Applying for a Japanese university is a post unto itself, but for a list of Japanese universities to which you can apply, check out the following link:.
Just like the Japanese university arranging the proper documents required for you to submit with your student visa application, Japanese language schools can also play the part of employer and help you achieve your dream of getting to Japan if planning to study in Japan for longer than 90 days. Please find a link below to a database of several Japanese language schools throughout Japan. Some of the websites will only be in Japanese, but use a Google Chrome browser that offers Google Translate to navigate your way through these all Japanese sites.
If your Japanese is very limited, you may want to contact schools that offer more English support. Please note that anyone receiving a student visa, whether from a university or language school, need to apply for the visa from a Japanese consulate or embassy before entering Japan.
In order to be able to work as a student in Japan, you must apply for permission from the Minister of Justice in advance please ask your employer in Japan or language school for information about this. Essentially, you will first interview at an office of the Japanese-based company in your home country or go through a Skype or phone session that may will allow you to get the documents from a company already in Japan.
For those with four-year degrees and have native English speaking ability, it is by far the easiest to get this visa in order to become an English teacher in Japan. You do not need to have a degree in anything English-related to become an English teacher — just a four-year degree.
Getting the degree will require a trip to your local Japanese consulate or embassy after the company that has hired you sends you their end of the paperwork, which hopefully should include a Certificate of Eligibility from the company or organization that is sponsoring your move to Japan. It is possible to obtain a work visa with alternative documentation documents supporting your stated reason for living in Japan, proof of financial means of support , but getting a Certificate of Eligibility will make the process so much easier for you.
Here is a link to some of the most popular English language schools in Japan. I strongly advise you to research each of these schools separately to find out more about their reputations.
A separate post will be forthcoming from me on the differences between these schools. This visa is restricted to Japanese public schools. Something important to note about working visas in Japan is that your visa belongs to you in Japan once you receive it.
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