What's it like to work in Japan as a designer, these days?
We've all heard the usual stories of people in corporate jobs working 7 days a week, 14 hour-days, and having to take business partners out to the driving range on Sundays when you're working in Japan - in a way, that sounds almost leisurely in comparison to what it's like to work in the US or or Europe as a designer; ;-) does anyone know what it would be like to have a corporate design job in Japan these days?
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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You posted a couple of questions regarding to designer job in Japan. As an automobile designer, it is almost impossible to find a job with Toyota, Nissan, or any other big names unless your name is a world brand. It is quite same to say that it's very tough for a Japanese car designer who cannot speak English to find a design job at GM or Ford design headquarters. Of course there are always possibilities. FYI this is one of the biggest employment/recruiting/headhunting companies in Japan. http://www.recruit.co.jp/corporate/english/ And don't mess up with funny tales of Japanese businessmen.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Will an American Xbox 360 work in Japan without a voltage converter
Will an American Xbox 360 work in Japan without a voltage converter?
Will an American Xbox 360 work in Japan without a voltage converter? Does the "brick" convert voltage?
Xbox - 4 Answers
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nope
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Fondue, I'm sorry but it doesn't.
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no
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Everybody seemed to say no quite quickly. Maybe so. I'm no pro, but I can give you the readings off of my XBOX 360 which was purchased and is being used in Japan. Model: DPSN-186EB A Input AC: 100-127V~5A, 47-63Hz Output DC: 203W 12V---16.5A(16,5A), 5Vsb---1A Vendor: E131881 MS P/N: (then there is a bar code and then this number under the barcode) X808155-003 Looking at the question in the link below it looks like it is the same one that I have. Assuming that this question was from somebody in the States then it seems that the one you have will work in Japan. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080223194800AAf2Usa One problem that you might have is that most places in Japan only have two-prong outlets whereas in the States the outlets are three-prong. You should get one of those cheap adapters that go from three to two. If the cord going from the brick to the wall is already a two-prong plug, then you should be good to go. It seems that both two-prong and three-prong were sold in the US. I hope this helps.
Will an American Xbox 360 work in Japan without a voltage converter? Does the "brick" convert voltage?
Xbox - 4 Answers
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nope
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Fondue, I'm sorry but it doesn't.
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no
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Everybody seemed to say no quite quickly. Maybe so. I'm no pro, but I can give you the readings off of my XBOX 360 which was purchased and is being used in Japan. Model: DPSN-186EB A Input AC: 100-127V~5A, 47-63Hz Output DC: 203W 12V---16.5A(16,5A), 5Vsb---1A Vendor: E131881 MS P/N: (then there is a bar code and then this number under the barcode) X808155-003 Looking at the question in the link below it looks like it is the same one that I have. Assuming that this question was from somebody in the States then it seems that the one you have will work in Japan. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080223194800AAf2Usa One problem that you might have is that most places in Japan only have two-prong outlets whereas in the States the outlets are three-prong. You should get one of those cheap adapters that go from three to two. If the cord going from the brick to the wall is already a two-prong plug, then you should be good to go. It seems that both two-prong and three-prong were sold in the US. I hope this helps.
Monday, December 7, 2009
How do sex clubs work in japan
How do sex clubs work in japan?
I went to japan and some sex clubs said: 30 min 30000 Y 60 min 50000 Y I did not enter, one said gaijin only, and in another they invited us to go in but my firend didnt want to. So, how does it work? is it like a strip club? or do they have actual sex? How about drinks? are they included in the price? thanks for serious answers... just curious
Japan - 3 Answers
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Myself, I havent gone, but i ran accross a book somehow on amazon that had that info...link below
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It is hard to answer your question not knowing exactly what type of establishment it was. It can be all of the above or none of the above.
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60 Minutes for 50000 sounds like an all inclusive price for sex to me. If you just get a girlie show and drinks for 5 man you've been had. However a clip joint wouldn't be likely to have their prices out front. Sounds like an honest brothel to me. For the purposes of the anti-prostitution law, a definition of sex as narrow as Bill Clinton's is used. Therefore they could be selling what most would regard as sex and be fairly up-front about it.
I went to japan and some sex clubs said: 30 min 30000 Y 60 min 50000 Y I did not enter, one said gaijin only, and in another they invited us to go in but my firend didnt want to. So, how does it work? is it like a strip club? or do they have actual sex? How about drinks? are they included in the price? thanks for serious answers... just curious
Japan - 3 Answers
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Myself, I havent gone, but i ran accross a book somehow on amazon that had that info...link below
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It is hard to answer your question not knowing exactly what type of establishment it was. It can be all of the above or none of the above.
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60 Minutes for 50000 sounds like an all inclusive price for sex to me. If you just get a girlie show and drinks for 5 man you've been had. However a clip joint wouldn't be likely to have their prices out front. Sounds like an honest brothel to me. For the purposes of the anti-prostitution law, a definition of sex as narrow as Bill Clinton's is used. Therefore they could be selling what most would regard as sex and be fairly up-front about it.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Where can I buy a cell phone that will work in Korea? Would the same cell phone work in Japan
Where can I buy a cell phone that will work in Korea? Would the same cell phone work in Japan?
I have a Range Roamer SIM card that supposedly work in Japan and Korea, but need a 3G Phone?
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If you do have in fact a SIM that works both in S. Korea and in Japan then you should be able to insert it into any Quad Band Cell Phone and it should work. Please check out this web site for more info.
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if a cell phone is absolutely necessary buy one in each country. not all sims in american phones in all countries. they are cheap to buy---especially if you :pay as you go" with minute cards.
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buy a sim at your destination
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If you have a 3G phone, then you can use it both in Korea and japan. if your phone is not 3G, then it can't work. Japs and Koreans use CDMA phones, which is also equivalent to 3G phones.
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3g world phones will work
I have a Range Roamer SIM card that supposedly work in Japan and Korea, but need a 3G Phone?
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If you do have in fact a SIM that works both in S. Korea and in Japan then you should be able to insert it into any Quad Band Cell Phone and it should work. Please check out this web site for more info.
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if a cell phone is absolutely necessary buy one in each country. not all sims in american phones in all countries. they are cheap to buy---especially if you :pay as you go" with minute cards.
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buy a sim at your destination
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If you have a 3G phone, then you can use it both in Korea and japan. if your phone is not 3G, then it can't work. Japs and Koreans use CDMA phones, which is also equivalent to 3G phones.
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3g world phones will work
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Will a 120V hair straightener work in Japan
Will a 120V hair straightener work in Japan?
I brought a Remington hair straightener today that works on worldwide voltage. However I noticed on the iron that it says 120-240V~. Will this still work in Japan, but only slower?
Japan - 1 Answers
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Japan runs on 100V, but if your hair straightener runs on 120V, it "should" be okay. For a short trip, nothing bad will happen. It's only 10V. However, if you plan to live in Japan for up to a year, you may consider buying a new one. I have a set of electric clippers that broke on me, but only after 2 years in Japan, and it was already over 7 years old when it broke. It wasn't "worldwide voltage" rated. Only North American rated. Japan also runs two types of Hz cycles. 50Hz in Tokyo and 60Hz in Osaka. It shouldn't be a big problem either.
I brought a Remington hair straightener today that works on worldwide voltage. However I noticed on the iron that it says 120-240V~. Will this still work in Japan, but only slower?
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Japan runs on 100V, but if your hair straightener runs on 120V, it "should" be okay. For a short trip, nothing bad will happen. It's only 10V. However, if you plan to live in Japan for up to a year, you may consider buying a new one. I have a set of electric clippers that broke on me, but only after 2 years in Japan, and it was already over 7 years old when it broke. It wasn't "worldwide voltage" rated. Only North American rated. Japan also runs two types of Hz cycles. 50Hz in Tokyo and 60Hz in Osaka. It shouldn't be a big problem either.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
How to live and work in japan
How to live and work in japan?
Say you know the japanese lingo mildly well,and you live in america, hoping to live in japan. How do you get a ob there,how do you get a house, do you do it ahead of time or sleep on the street untill you find a place to live as well as a place to work. But more questions ahead,such as do you need to have a document to work in another country as well as live there and where do you get one???
Japan - 3 Answers
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It's not that simple. You just can't go there and sleep on the street while looking for work. A tourist visa is only good for 90 days. And you can't legally work on a tourist visa. To get a work visa you need to have a job waiting for you. Most Americans there teach English. And you need at least a BA / BS degree to do that. You can't even get a job at McDonalds unless you can speak Japanese as well as a native born Japanese. Unemployment is going up there, and many young people are looking for work. Guess who'll get hired first ? Rents are very high, and many landlords won't rent to a non-Japanese. And yes they can get away with it. Sorry, but if it was so easy, I'd be in Japan right now myself !
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Well there is always the JET program. This program put on by the Japanese government invites English speakers to teach English to Japanese student in Japan. They provide your job. salary, and place to live. There are also other jobs available that they offer.
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The first problem would be your visa. In order to work legally in Japan, you need a working visa. In order to get a working visa, you need to have some business or organization sponsor you for that visa. So depending on what field you would be working in and organization sponsoring you, you would have to provide proof that you are able to work in that field. Once all your documentation is mailed to your sponsor, the burden is now shifted to your sponsor. They will have to go to immigration with all their financial statments etc. to show immigration that they can afford to hire you. Then once they get approved, immigration will issue the "certificate of elegibility" which your sponsor would then mail to you. Once you receive it, you would have to go to the Japanese embassy with the CoE and then they would stamp your passport with the necessary visa. As for living arrangments, you would have to ask either a friend to find something for you, or your sponsor to find something for you. Then, once you get here, make some contacts, aclimatize to Japanese culture, you can find your own place. Good luck.
Say you know the japanese lingo mildly well,and you live in america, hoping to live in japan. How do you get a ob there,how do you get a house, do you do it ahead of time or sleep on the street untill you find a place to live as well as a place to work. But more questions ahead,such as do you need to have a document to work in another country as well as live there and where do you get one???
Japan - 3 Answers
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It's not that simple. You just can't go there and sleep on the street while looking for work. A tourist visa is only good for 90 days. And you can't legally work on a tourist visa. To get a work visa you need to have a job waiting for you. Most Americans there teach English. And you need at least a BA / BS degree to do that. You can't even get a job at McDonalds unless you can speak Japanese as well as a native born Japanese. Unemployment is going up there, and many young people are looking for work. Guess who'll get hired first ? Rents are very high, and many landlords won't rent to a non-Japanese. And yes they can get away with it. Sorry, but if it was so easy, I'd be in Japan right now myself !
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Well there is always the JET program. This program put on by the Japanese government invites English speakers to teach English to Japanese student in Japan. They provide your job. salary, and place to live. There are also other jobs available that they offer.
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The first problem would be your visa. In order to work legally in Japan, you need a working visa. In order to get a working visa, you need to have some business or organization sponsor you for that visa. So depending on what field you would be working in and organization sponsoring you, you would have to provide proof that you are able to work in that field. Once all your documentation is mailed to your sponsor, the burden is now shifted to your sponsor. They will have to go to immigration with all their financial statments etc. to show immigration that they can afford to hire you. Then once they get approved, immigration will issue the "certificate of elegibility" which your sponsor would then mail to you. Once you receive it, you would have to go to the Japanese embassy with the CoE and then they would stamp your passport with the necessary visa. As for living arrangments, you would have to ask either a friend to find something for you, or your sponsor to find something for you. Then, once you get here, make some contacts, aclimatize to Japanese culture, you can find your own place. Good luck.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Will an Audio CD imported from Japan work in an European player/computer
Will an Audio CD imported from Japan work in an European player/computer?
I was thinking about buying a Japanese CD but wanted to make sure that it'd work on an European player.
Music & Music Players - 3 Answers
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Yes , CDs aren't region coded.
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Yes, CDs don't have any DRM or Region Codes or anything to make them a pain.
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Yes
I was thinking about buying a Japanese CD but wanted to make sure that it'd work on an European player.
Music & Music Players - 3 Answers
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Yes , CDs aren't region coded.
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Yes, CDs don't have any DRM or Region Codes or anything to make them a pain.
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Yes
Sunday, November 1, 2009
What are the main types of work in Japan
What are the main types of work in Japan?
Can you please help me! All I need to know are the main types of work in japan for my homework.
Japan - 3 Answers
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Japan is a first world country. So that means a lot of what you would find in other first world countries as work, you would find in Japan.
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There are thousands of jobs in Japan. Basically, they are the same with jobs you see in your country.
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There are only 2 types of jobs in Japan: Sumo Wrestler Sumo Wrestler Diaper Washer (requires a BA degree)
Can you please help me! All I need to know are the main types of work in japan for my homework.
Japan - 3 Answers
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Japan is a first world country. So that means a lot of what you would find in other first world countries as work, you would find in Japan.
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There are thousands of jobs in Japan. Basically, they are the same with jobs you see in your country.
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There are only 2 types of jobs in Japan: Sumo Wrestler Sumo Wrestler Diaper Washer (requires a BA degree)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
What Are The Criteria & Conditions For Work Residency In Japan
What Are The Criteria & Conditions For Work Residency In Japan?
That's the 1st question, the second is: How difficult it is for a foreign doctor to work in Japan and what are tests/certificates required? NB. I am speaking about work residency, not permanent residency. Thanks in advance..
Japan - 3 Answers
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I am not sure of medical practice, but for my corporate transfer I had to prove I had a college degree. Basically, I had to get the university to write an official letter on official letterhead paper stating my completion of graduation and diploma verification. Next, my company (or the company hiring you) in Japan has to prove that they will hire you and sponsor your visa. On paper, the host company in Japan has to show that your position and skill set are unique and cannot be filled by a Japanese national. Once these things are completed, then there is a process to get a special stamp/sticker on your passport from a local Japanese consulate/embassy.
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You need a four year degree to work in Japan. You also need a work visa. To qualify for a work visa you need a solid job offer before you get there. You can't work in Japan as a doctor unless you graduated from a Japanese college. This would also require that you speak, read and write Japanese at a medical level. So I guess it's not possible, period. Maybe on a US military base, but I really doubt that too.
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A foreign doctor needs a Japanese license to practice in Japan. That should be fair enough. You are eligible to take the Japanese doctor's exam as a graduate of a non-Japanese medical school. Strangely enough, though, the Japanese government won't issue a work visa to a doctor who isn't a graduate of a Japanese medical school. So it seems the way it works right now, the Japanese work visa for doctors is really only for foreign students who attend Japanese medical school and wish to stay in Japan. Otherwise, there are 14 categories of work visas in Japan. Professor. Artist: Activities for the arts that provide income, including those carried out by composers, songwriters, artists, sculptors, craftspeople, photographers, etc. Religious Activities: Missionary and other religious activities conducted by members of foreign religious organizations. Journalist. Investor/Business Manager: Activities to commence the operation of international trade or other business, to invest in international trade or other business and to operate or manage that business, or to operate or manage international trade or other business on behalf of foreign nationals (including foreign corporations) who have begun such an operation or have invested in such a business. Legal/Accounting Services. Medical Services. Researcher: Activities to engage in examinations, surveys, research, etc. on the basis of a contract with a public or private organization in Japan. Instructor: Activities to engage in language instruction and other education at elementary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, schools for the blind, handicapped children's schools, miscellaneous schools. Engineer. Specialist in Humanities/International Services: Activities to engage in service that requires knowledge pertinent to jurisprudence, economics, sociology, or other human science fields. Activities to engage in service that requires specific ways of thought or sensitivity based on experience with foreign culture, such as interpreting, translation, copywriting, fashion design, interior design, sales, overseas business, information processing, international finance, design, or public relations and advertising based on a contract with a public or private organization in Japan. Intracompany Transferee: For employees of multinational corporations. Entertainer: Activities to engage in theatrical performances, arts, song, dance, musical performances, sports, or any other show business. Classical music musicians are sometimes miffed their visa category says "entertainer." Skilled Labor: Activities to engage in service that requires industrial techniques or skills belonging to special fields on the basis of a contract with a public or private organization in Japan. Half of these categories require a college degree. The other categories require a few years of experience in the field. For example, a chef generally needs 5-10 years of experience to get a visa under skilled labor. The criteria for artist tend to be the ability to make a minimum amount of income from art alone. It may not be a terribly high threshold considering that there are a few foreign animators at anime studios, and those are notoriously low-paying employers.
That's the 1st question, the second is: How difficult it is for a foreign doctor to work in Japan and what are tests/certificates required? NB. I am speaking about work residency, not permanent residency. Thanks in advance..
Japan - 3 Answers
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I am not sure of medical practice, but for my corporate transfer I had to prove I had a college degree. Basically, I had to get the university to write an official letter on official letterhead paper stating my completion of graduation and diploma verification. Next, my company (or the company hiring you) in Japan has to prove that they will hire you and sponsor your visa. On paper, the host company in Japan has to show that your position and skill set are unique and cannot be filled by a Japanese national. Once these things are completed, then there is a process to get a special stamp/sticker on your passport from a local Japanese consulate/embassy.
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You need a four year degree to work in Japan. You also need a work visa. To qualify for a work visa you need a solid job offer before you get there. You can't work in Japan as a doctor unless you graduated from a Japanese college. This would also require that you speak, read and write Japanese at a medical level. So I guess it's not possible, period. Maybe on a US military base, but I really doubt that too.
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A foreign doctor needs a Japanese license to practice in Japan. That should be fair enough. You are eligible to take the Japanese doctor's exam as a graduate of a non-Japanese medical school. Strangely enough, though, the Japanese government won't issue a work visa to a doctor who isn't a graduate of a Japanese medical school. So it seems the way it works right now, the Japanese work visa for doctors is really only for foreign students who attend Japanese medical school and wish to stay in Japan. Otherwise, there are 14 categories of work visas in Japan. Professor. Artist: Activities for the arts that provide income, including those carried out by composers, songwriters, artists, sculptors, craftspeople, photographers, etc. Religious Activities: Missionary and other religious activities conducted by members of foreign religious organizations. Journalist. Investor/Business Manager: Activities to commence the operation of international trade or other business, to invest in international trade or other business and to operate or manage that business, or to operate or manage international trade or other business on behalf of foreign nationals (including foreign corporations) who have begun such an operation or have invested in such a business. Legal/Accounting Services. Medical Services. Researcher: Activities to engage in examinations, surveys, research, etc. on the basis of a contract with a public or private organization in Japan. Instructor: Activities to engage in language instruction and other education at elementary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, schools for the blind, handicapped children's schools, miscellaneous schools. Engineer. Specialist in Humanities/International Services: Activities to engage in service that requires knowledge pertinent to jurisprudence, economics, sociology, or other human science fields. Activities to engage in service that requires specific ways of thought or sensitivity based on experience with foreign culture, such as interpreting, translation, copywriting, fashion design, interior design, sales, overseas business, information processing, international finance, design, or public relations and advertising based on a contract with a public or private organization in Japan. Intracompany Transferee: For employees of multinational corporations. Entertainer: Activities to engage in theatrical performances, arts, song, dance, musical performances, sports, or any other show business. Classical music musicians are sometimes miffed their visa category says "entertainer." Skilled Labor: Activities to engage in service that requires industrial techniques or skills belonging to special fields on the basis of a contract with a public or private organization in Japan. Half of these categories require a college degree. The other categories require a few years of experience in the field. For example, a chef generally needs 5-10 years of experience to get a visa under skilled labor. The criteria for artist tend to be the ability to make a minimum amount of income from art alone. It may not be a terribly high threshold considering that there are a few foreign animators at anime studios, and those are notoriously low-paying employers.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Is there any scholarship in social work in Japan? If yes, then how can I apply for it
Is there any scholarship in social work in Japan? If yes, then how can I apply for it?
I've completed my graduation on social work. Now I intendant to have my post-graduation from a prominent university of Japan. And I want a scholarship because I hardly the ability to bear the huge fees but I have the strong desire to achieve a post-graduation/graduation degree from Japan. Could you please help me?
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You might want to contact the university and see if they have any listed (you may got to there webstie)...I know my colleague who teaches social work in Japan - has gotten a lot of aid through UN and related organizations. DA
I've completed my graduation on social work. Now I intendant to have my post-graduation from a prominent university of Japan. And I want a scholarship because I hardly the ability to bear the huge fees but I have the strong desire to achieve a post-graduation/graduation degree from Japan. Could you please help me?
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You might want to contact the university and see if they have any listed (you may got to there webstie)...I know my colleague who teaches social work in Japan - has gotten a lot of aid through UN and related organizations. DA
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
I would like to live and work in Japan teaching English. Is it possible to do this for the rest of my life
I would like to live and work in Japan teaching English. Is it possible to do this for the rest of my life?
I am an American, but I do not want to stay in the U.S. I love Japan and everything about it....the people, the food, the culture, the technology, etc. I want to live and work in Japan, but I do not know of any other way to do this besides teaching English (I know very little Japanese). I am a native English speaker, and I have a Bachelor's degree from a four-year University. So I have the minimum requirements to teach English in Japan. I would like to hear from people who have been teaching English in Japan for a long time. I know you have to renew your contract with a school every year to two years. Is it possible to teach English at different schools in Japan for 40 years? How much can you get paid for teaching English after, say, 10 years? 20 years? 30? And what about the Health and Retirement Benefits? Can you stay in Japan for the rest of your life?
Japan - 15 Answers
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I guess so. But I think you need a Green Card
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i don't see any reason why not. i'm sure you can keep renewing your visa or apply for citizenship. i was living in Japan teaching for two years. i knew native north americans like yourself who had been there for ten plus years and had no plans to leave. one american i know over there is married to a a japanese girl and they have a child. it is quite possible to work in one school for a year or so then change. you can teach at language schools, secondary schools, colleges etc. There are many possibilities. Also, if you go to a big city and make the right contacts it is possible to change career. However, without citixenship you would need your employer to sponsor your VISA. I don't know much about the health and retirement benefits but i am pretty sure they would be good. Japan is a country run in a very good way. It wuld also depend on what type of company you are working for. I was working for a japanese company which was great. Be prepared for hard work but you will be rewarded if you work for a J company. Foreign companies may take advantage a bit. Have you been to Japan before? I wouldn't go planning the rest of your life there if not. Don't go thinking that you can never leave. take it as it comes. it doesn't suit everyone. also, do you really want to teach? or are you just using teaching to get you to Japan? I didn't want to teach, just wanted to go to japan, now i love teaching!!
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i don't think you want to be here for the rest of your life. it is horrible. unless you stuck here with what ever reason. (just like me!) you can come an get a real taste of salary man here, after a year you will be ready to leave without ever thinking of coming back.
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Oh, boy. I could bend your ear about this one for hours on end. I taught in Japan for ten years. You're right about the renewal every two years, but this changed in 2000 so that those in Japan over 10 years could renew every five years. I was one of the lucky first ones to receive this new visa. Anyway, it's entirely possible to spend your working life in Japan, but the pay doesn't necessarily increase as you go along. When I left, 250,000 yen a month was standard starting pay for most ESL teachers. To retire in Japan is a special problem; most companies are reluctant to set you up with a retirement program. And, citizenship (the last I heard) takes up to 20 years, and requires proof of great proficiency in Japanese. My advice to you would be, go, and make as much as you can, being careful to save as much money as possible. You can always make decisions about where to retire later on. But, be aware of this: no matter how many years of teaching you do in Japan, unless you have a degree in teaching, and obtain a teaching certificate in a U.S. state, switching from teaching in Japan to teaching in the U.S. could be nearly impossible. I wish you the best of luck.
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interesting that you like it so much. I live here now and the people are so shy and quiet it's hard for me to embrace the culture. i would say get a teaching credential so you won't make so little. if you can work at an international school instead, teaching regular subjects, you will make alot more. your salary as an english teacher won't go up as much as if you were a teacher in an international school. for info on teaching abroad, check out www.joyjobs.com your benefits will be better and because the school handles your visa, etc. you can stay for the rest of your life. there are many teachers at our school that have worked here for 30 years or so. check out: Tokyo International School Seisen and St Marys International School American School in Japan Sacred Heart Yokohama International School Canadian Academy in Kobe the salaries and benefits are good...much better than teaching english. Good luck!
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It is certainly possible to teach for the rest of your life. Since you have a Bachelor's degree, you'll have no problem getting a job. You have to renew a contract every year. It is certainly possible to teach in Japan for 40 years. If you meet a wife in Japan, life will be a lot easier for you. I've been here for 2 years but couldn't imagine staying forever. Good luck.
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It's possible, and plenty of people do it. However, it's not the most exciting of existences. I'd recommend starting out as a teacher here while you study Japanese, then move across into something more interesting. The long-term teachers here, particularly those still working at the major chains -- Nova, Aeon, Gaba, etc. -- are a pretty sad bunch. Work hard to build Japan-applicable skills and you can avoid the soul-crushing drudgery of years of teaching. Nothing wrong with starting out as a teacher; in fact, I recommend it. Just don't get stuck there. Japan treats foreigners comparatively badly, while also offering them bountiful opportunities. Stick at it, work hard and you'll be rewarded. If being a teacher is your ultimate goal, however, stay in your home country. Seriously. .
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Sure you can. I'm doing it. I have been here in Japan for over 15 years. I have set my roots down deep and I have no plans to leave. First of all, let's talk about your degree. Basically if you have a BA degree you can find work. It would be a lot better for you if your degree were in English, education, linguistics, or TESL/TESOL, etc. I have a friend who has an engineering degree and is here only because he got married to a Japanese girl. He hasn't had full-time work for about 10 years. He is doing the part-time thing, which is working at 10 different schools during the week. An hour here, and hour there. He is making a lot of money, but his schedule is killing him. One reason is that his degree doesn't support teaching English even though he is a native speaker. Your lack of Japanese abilities is not a problem. It would help, but it is not a big deal. Full-time jobs are at a premium in Japan, so basically the idea of working at different schools is not really plausible. If you are looking at private English schools, you could do it, but not at public institutions or institutions of higher learning. As far as salary, you could start at 200,000 a month, then go as high as 500,000 a month in time. When I did the part time thing (for one and a half years) I was making around 350,000 a month but with potential for a lot more but the schedule would have been too hectic. If you work full-time, you can get full benefits, and they are great. If not, you will have to purchase health insurance from the government, but the percentages are a lot higher than the company insurance. Retirement only comes from full-time positions and the benefits are compiled yearly. So the longer you work full-time, the more you get when you retire. Bottom line, you can work and live forever in Japan. But where you work will play a large part in your quality of life. It was easy for me because I had a PhD in Linguistics, and I am married to a Japanese national. I also paid my dues working the hard life path for 5 years. Contact me if you have anymore specific questions.
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I am teaching the English in Tokyo for seven years. The student is nice and they liking me very much my lesson. My degree is engineering, but for teaching is so easy. Student is very nice and to give me some favor. I am planning continue to retirement. It is nice Tokyo, much better than my home country. The Japanese people is loving me. It is nice. .
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Definitely possible, but have you been before? As you can see some people love and some hate it. I loved working and teaching English in Japan. I met my partner there and now I'm studying so I can go back for life. I'd give it a trial run first, 6 to 12 months, you will have ups and downs, once you get through those you'll have a more honest idea of how you feel about the country. Also consider are you a country or city person. I love Tokyo but only for about 2 or 3 days at a time, if I moved there I would begin to hate my life because I like the country better. Consider this when choosing a location. Research your school before joining. Nova is set up so you work just under the hours required to enter the super scheme, this will leave you nothing to retire on. Geos seems to be more interested in long term teachers, training and promotion. I had no problems with Nova but I knew it was short term (18 months). I found most people that had gripes with Nova had never worked before and were fresh out of uni. If you have some life experience and work experience you'll see it's not so bad. The pay was more than enough to survive on. If you study Japanese there (most town halls have free lessons) and do the JLPT test every year, you may be able to move across into a Japanese company once your level is around 2. there are 4 levels with 4 being the lowest. Give it a try, steer clear of the negative people, get out and experience it and form your own opinion. Good luck.
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Yes they are possible. I suggest you have to know a lot of Japanese and speaking, writing and reading it. You also need a lot of patience too. Since you're being a teacher right? So good luck!
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First of all I have to say you can come to Japan to teach and dont have to go through the esl/Jet program. And if you do, you can get a three year visa, your job description is international specialist in human relations. Anyway, depending on your boss, you can renew every 3 years. If you marry a Japanese you can get a permanent spouse visa and dont have to get it renewed. Also, it is very helpful to have a certificate in ESL (English as second language) before you go, at least it makes you more marketable... Retirement in Japan is interesting. Usually, it applies to Japanese only- or it is rare to have a job that will give you retirement benefits as a foreigner. One tip I would give is to have a contract before you go and always keep it with you, make sure you spell out when you are working, holidays, time off all that stuff- if you do it right, you can really benefit in Japan.
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Yes, it is possible to do it for the rest of your life. I worked in Japan for 6 years as a full-time English teacher for the YMCA. (Yes, the YMCA!) The pay was not that bad at the time, and I got full benefits including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and rent assistance. In Western Japan, to rent an apartment, a security deposit (and key money) equal to 3 months rent must be paid in advance to the realtor to be able to secure an apartment. In other parts of Japan, I heard some places ask for 10 or even 12 months rent as a security deposit. My employer paid for that. In my case, I could already speak, read, and write Japanese while living in the States, so it was easy for me to get work in Japan by just sending in my resume to several of my friends back there. I was lucky because I went straight to Japan with a work visa in hand. (That was in the mid-80s, though.) One thing to remember is that as you get older, your parents and other relatives will get ill and pass away. Be sure you have money saved up to make trips back to visit your relatives. Also, ask yourself if you are prepared to spend your old age in Japan with nothing to return to in the States. If you have a Japanese wife, as I do, this will be possible, but you must keep this in mind even if you do meet and marry the right girl over there. I would advise you to get a degree in Linguistics, English, or Education. If possible, an MATESOL degree (what I have) would enable you to get teaching jobs at Universities in Japan, which pay better than language schools. For now, get all yourself ready and try working in Japan for 2 years. After that, you'll have a better idea of whether or not you can conceivably spend the rest of your life there. While there, learn Japanese and interact with the Japanese-at-large as much as possible. Then you will truly know if Japan is right for you.
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After about 6 months you will be sick of teaching English. You'll spend every Monday morning of your life asking Mr. Suzuki, "What did you do on the weekend?" And Mr. Suzuki will invariably reply, "I wash my car." Basically; the schools want people under 35, because who wants an old guy for a teacher? So you would be good for about ten years, then you'll just be a joke that the school wants to be rid of-"henna gaijin". There's always fresh meat arriving at Narita who can do the job as well as you can, so why should they bother with offering you a retirement plan? I don't mean to be negative, but that's just how it is.
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It's possible, but you really wouldn't want to do it. English teachers are basically considered losers in Japan. Those who try to make a career out of it completely bewilder the Japanese (and most other foreigners here). Not because the teachers here are bad people, but because the job is so completely crappy. If you really want to be in Japan, becoming a teacher (temporarily, with any luck) is a way to achieve that goal. If you really want to be a teacher, being in Japan is not gonna help; staying and working in your home country is the only way to go. .
I am an American, but I do not want to stay in the U.S. I love Japan and everything about it....the people, the food, the culture, the technology, etc. I want to live and work in Japan, but I do not know of any other way to do this besides teaching English (I know very little Japanese). I am a native English speaker, and I have a Bachelor's degree from a four-year University. So I have the minimum requirements to teach English in Japan. I would like to hear from people who have been teaching English in Japan for a long time. I know you have to renew your contract with a school every year to two years. Is it possible to teach English at different schools in Japan for 40 years? How much can you get paid for teaching English after, say, 10 years? 20 years? 30? And what about the Health and Retirement Benefits? Can you stay in Japan for the rest of your life?
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I guess so. But I think you need a Green Card
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i don't see any reason why not. i'm sure you can keep renewing your visa or apply for citizenship. i was living in Japan teaching for two years. i knew native north americans like yourself who had been there for ten plus years and had no plans to leave. one american i know over there is married to a a japanese girl and they have a child. it is quite possible to work in one school for a year or so then change. you can teach at language schools, secondary schools, colleges etc. There are many possibilities. Also, if you go to a big city and make the right contacts it is possible to change career. However, without citixenship you would need your employer to sponsor your VISA. I don't know much about the health and retirement benefits but i am pretty sure they would be good. Japan is a country run in a very good way. It wuld also depend on what type of company you are working for. I was working for a japanese company which was great. Be prepared for hard work but you will be rewarded if you work for a J company. Foreign companies may take advantage a bit. Have you been to Japan before? I wouldn't go planning the rest of your life there if not. Don't go thinking that you can never leave. take it as it comes. it doesn't suit everyone. also, do you really want to teach? or are you just using teaching to get you to Japan? I didn't want to teach, just wanted to go to japan, now i love teaching!!
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i don't think you want to be here for the rest of your life. it is horrible. unless you stuck here with what ever reason. (just like me!) you can come an get a real taste of salary man here, after a year you will be ready to leave without ever thinking of coming back.
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Oh, boy. I could bend your ear about this one for hours on end. I taught in Japan for ten years. You're right about the renewal every two years, but this changed in 2000 so that those in Japan over 10 years could renew every five years. I was one of the lucky first ones to receive this new visa. Anyway, it's entirely possible to spend your working life in Japan, but the pay doesn't necessarily increase as you go along. When I left, 250,000 yen a month was standard starting pay for most ESL teachers. To retire in Japan is a special problem; most companies are reluctant to set you up with a retirement program. And, citizenship (the last I heard) takes up to 20 years, and requires proof of great proficiency in Japanese. My advice to you would be, go, and make as much as you can, being careful to save as much money as possible. You can always make decisions about where to retire later on. But, be aware of this: no matter how many years of teaching you do in Japan, unless you have a degree in teaching, and obtain a teaching certificate in a U.S. state, switching from teaching in Japan to teaching in the U.S. could be nearly impossible. I wish you the best of luck.
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interesting that you like it so much. I live here now and the people are so shy and quiet it's hard for me to embrace the culture. i would say get a teaching credential so you won't make so little. if you can work at an international school instead, teaching regular subjects, you will make alot more. your salary as an english teacher won't go up as much as if you were a teacher in an international school. for info on teaching abroad, check out www.joyjobs.com your benefits will be better and because the school handles your visa, etc. you can stay for the rest of your life. there are many teachers at our school that have worked here for 30 years or so. check out: Tokyo International School Seisen and St Marys International School American School in Japan Sacred Heart Yokohama International School Canadian Academy in Kobe the salaries and benefits are good...much better than teaching english. Good luck!
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It is certainly possible to teach for the rest of your life. Since you have a Bachelor's degree, you'll have no problem getting a job. You have to renew a contract every year. It is certainly possible to teach in Japan for 40 years. If you meet a wife in Japan, life will be a lot easier for you. I've been here for 2 years but couldn't imagine staying forever. Good luck.
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It's possible, and plenty of people do it. However, it's not the most exciting of existences. I'd recommend starting out as a teacher here while you study Japanese, then move across into something more interesting. The long-term teachers here, particularly those still working at the major chains -- Nova, Aeon, Gaba, etc. -- are a pretty sad bunch. Work hard to build Japan-applicable skills and you can avoid the soul-crushing drudgery of years of teaching. Nothing wrong with starting out as a teacher; in fact, I recommend it. Just don't get stuck there. Japan treats foreigners comparatively badly, while also offering them bountiful opportunities. Stick at it, work hard and you'll be rewarded. If being a teacher is your ultimate goal, however, stay in your home country. Seriously. .
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Sure you can. I'm doing it. I have been here in Japan for over 15 years. I have set my roots down deep and I have no plans to leave. First of all, let's talk about your degree. Basically if you have a BA degree you can find work. It would be a lot better for you if your degree were in English, education, linguistics, or TESL/TESOL, etc. I have a friend who has an engineering degree and is here only because he got married to a Japanese girl. He hasn't had full-time work for about 10 years. He is doing the part-time thing, which is working at 10 different schools during the week. An hour here, and hour there. He is making a lot of money, but his schedule is killing him. One reason is that his degree doesn't support teaching English even though he is a native speaker. Your lack of Japanese abilities is not a problem. It would help, but it is not a big deal. Full-time jobs are at a premium in Japan, so basically the idea of working at different schools is not really plausible. If you are looking at private English schools, you could do it, but not at public institutions or institutions of higher learning. As far as salary, you could start at 200,000 a month, then go as high as 500,000 a month in time. When I did the part time thing (for one and a half years) I was making around 350,000 a month but with potential for a lot more but the schedule would have been too hectic. If you work full-time, you can get full benefits, and they are great. If not, you will have to purchase health insurance from the government, but the percentages are a lot higher than the company insurance. Retirement only comes from full-time positions and the benefits are compiled yearly. So the longer you work full-time, the more you get when you retire. Bottom line, you can work and live forever in Japan. But where you work will play a large part in your quality of life. It was easy for me because I had a PhD in Linguistics, and I am married to a Japanese national. I also paid my dues working the hard life path for 5 years. Contact me if you have anymore specific questions.
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I am teaching the English in Tokyo for seven years. The student is nice and they liking me very much my lesson. My degree is engineering, but for teaching is so easy. Student is very nice and to give me some favor. I am planning continue to retirement. It is nice Tokyo, much better than my home country. The Japanese people is loving me. It is nice. .
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Definitely possible, but have you been before? As you can see some people love and some hate it. I loved working and teaching English in Japan. I met my partner there and now I'm studying so I can go back for life. I'd give it a trial run first, 6 to 12 months, you will have ups and downs, once you get through those you'll have a more honest idea of how you feel about the country. Also consider are you a country or city person. I love Tokyo but only for about 2 or 3 days at a time, if I moved there I would begin to hate my life because I like the country better. Consider this when choosing a location. Research your school before joining. Nova is set up so you work just under the hours required to enter the super scheme, this will leave you nothing to retire on. Geos seems to be more interested in long term teachers, training and promotion. I had no problems with Nova but I knew it was short term (18 months). I found most people that had gripes with Nova had never worked before and were fresh out of uni. If you have some life experience and work experience you'll see it's not so bad. The pay was more than enough to survive on. If you study Japanese there (most town halls have free lessons) and do the JLPT test every year, you may be able to move across into a Japanese company once your level is around 2. there are 4 levels with 4 being the lowest. Give it a try, steer clear of the negative people, get out and experience it and form your own opinion. Good luck.
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Yes they are possible. I suggest you have to know a lot of Japanese and speaking, writing and reading it. You also need a lot of patience too. Since you're being a teacher right? So good luck!
12 :
First of all I have to say you can come to Japan to teach and dont have to go through the esl/Jet program. And if you do, you can get a three year visa, your job description is international specialist in human relations. Anyway, depending on your boss, you can renew every 3 years. If you marry a Japanese you can get a permanent spouse visa and dont have to get it renewed. Also, it is very helpful to have a certificate in ESL (English as second language) before you go, at least it makes you more marketable... Retirement in Japan is interesting. Usually, it applies to Japanese only- or it is rare to have a job that will give you retirement benefits as a foreigner. One tip I would give is to have a contract before you go and always keep it with you, make sure you spell out when you are working, holidays, time off all that stuff- if you do it right, you can really benefit in Japan.
13 :
Yes, it is possible to do it for the rest of your life. I worked in Japan for 6 years as a full-time English teacher for the YMCA. (Yes, the YMCA!) The pay was not that bad at the time, and I got full benefits including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and rent assistance. In Western Japan, to rent an apartment, a security deposit (and key money) equal to 3 months rent must be paid in advance to the realtor to be able to secure an apartment. In other parts of Japan, I heard some places ask for 10 or even 12 months rent as a security deposit. My employer paid for that. In my case, I could already speak, read, and write Japanese while living in the States, so it was easy for me to get work in Japan by just sending in my resume to several of my friends back there. I was lucky because I went straight to Japan with a work visa in hand. (That was in the mid-80s, though.) One thing to remember is that as you get older, your parents and other relatives will get ill and pass away. Be sure you have money saved up to make trips back to visit your relatives. Also, ask yourself if you are prepared to spend your old age in Japan with nothing to return to in the States. If you have a Japanese wife, as I do, this will be possible, but you must keep this in mind even if you do meet and marry the right girl over there. I would advise you to get a degree in Linguistics, English, or Education. If possible, an MATESOL degree (what I have) would enable you to get teaching jobs at Universities in Japan, which pay better than language schools. For now, get all yourself ready and try working in Japan for 2 years. After that, you'll have a better idea of whether or not you can conceivably spend the rest of your life there. While there, learn Japanese and interact with the Japanese-at-large as much as possible. Then you will truly know if Japan is right for you.
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After about 6 months you will be sick of teaching English. You'll spend every Monday morning of your life asking Mr. Suzuki, "What did you do on the weekend?" And Mr. Suzuki will invariably reply, "I wash my car." Basically; the schools want people under 35, because who wants an old guy for a teacher? So you would be good for about ten years, then you'll just be a joke that the school wants to be rid of-"henna gaijin". There's always fresh meat arriving at Narita who can do the job as well as you can, so why should they bother with offering you a retirement plan? I don't mean to be negative, but that's just how it is.
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It's possible, but you really wouldn't want to do it. English teachers are basically considered losers in Japan. Those who try to make a career out of it completely bewilder the Japanese (and most other foreigners here). Not because the teachers here are bad people, but because the job is so completely crappy. If you really want to be in Japan, becoming a teacher (temporarily, with any luck) is a way to achieve that goal. If you really want to be a teacher, being in Japan is not gonna help; staying and working in your home country is the only way to go. .
Thursday, October 1, 2009
what are living costs like in Japan and also, how easy is it to Find work
what are living costs like in Japan and also, how easy is it to Find work?
I am thinking about relocating from ENGLAND to some where in JAPAN for 12-18 months, and was wondering about living costs over there and also how easy it is for a Englishmen to find work in Japan. (ofc when the time comes to actually relocating, I would by then know basic japanese) So, what do you think? Have you ever been there and what can you tell me?
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Living costs are high. Tokyo is now at the top of the list for being the most expensive. Being a Brit, I think you can qualify for a ' working holiday". Without having a special skill, it's hard for anyone to find work. They're in a major recession, and even Japanese are having problems finding work. If you check out their government web site it will tell you all about visas. In most cases, you need a four year degree to work there.But I'm not sure if the working holiday visa falls under the same class. We Americans are not allowed the working holiday visa status. Good luck !
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Costs are high. You can easily become a English teacher. others,I don't know
I am thinking about relocating from ENGLAND to some where in JAPAN for 12-18 months, and was wondering about living costs over there and also how easy it is for a Englishmen to find work in Japan. (ofc when the time comes to actually relocating, I would by then know basic japanese) So, what do you think? Have you ever been there and what can you tell me?
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Living costs are high. Tokyo is now at the top of the list for being the most expensive. Being a Brit, I think you can qualify for a ' working holiday". Without having a special skill, it's hard for anyone to find work. They're in a major recession, and even Japanese are having problems finding work. If you check out their government web site it will tell you all about visas. In most cases, you need a four year degree to work there.But I'm not sure if the working holiday visa falls under the same class. We Americans are not allowed the working holiday visa status. Good luck !
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Costs are high. You can easily become a English teacher. others,I don't know
Monday, September 21, 2009
Can you work on a Precollege student visa in Japan
Can you work on a Precollege student visa in Japan?
A group of friends and I plan to study in Japan independently. What type of visa would we need to allow us to work in Japan and attend school?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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no precollege visas are for highschool students.
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i think with a student's visa (whether it's preollege or college student) you are never allowed to work (or only very few hours)...
A group of friends and I plan to study in Japan independently. What type of visa would we need to allow us to work in Japan and attend school?
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no precollege visas are for highschool students.
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i think with a student's visa (whether it's preollege or college student) you are never allowed to work (or only very few hours)...
Monday, September 14, 2009
Why do the kids in Japan work so hard
Why do the kids in Japan work so hard?
My teacher told me they go to normal school from 8-4, then eat some food, then club schools until 7, then cram school till 10, and then homework till 12. Why is this?
Other - Education - 6 Answers
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Because they want to be successful? Or they're flunking?
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bcoz they plain hardworking ppl....they are the asian bees!!!
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They are looking feture more lighted, and following the rules to climax they made.
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because that is there way of education system.
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Their way of education.
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Many kids want to go to a good college.Because of that they may even study at school on the weekends.
My teacher told me they go to normal school from 8-4, then eat some food, then club schools until 7, then cram school till 10, and then homework till 12. Why is this?
Other - Education - 6 Answers
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Because they want to be successful? Or they're flunking?
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bcoz they plain hardworking ppl....they are the asian bees!!!
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They are looking feture more lighted, and following the rules to climax they made.
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because that is there way of education system.
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Their way of education.
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Many kids want to go to a good college.Because of that they may even study at school on the weekends.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Do laptops bought in Japan work in the US
Do laptops bought in Japan work in the US?
I'm going to Japan soon. I was wondering if I decide to buy a laptop there, whether or not it will work here. And I mean will it work with our electric current since it's different in Japan. Or do I have to justbuy one and some special adapter thing? Thanks in advance!
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most laptop computers come with auto sensing ac adpaters, but you are right, the outlet cord may be different. check with the manufacturer to make sure you can get one for the US and one for Japan. Also make sure that settings such as language, currency, dictionairies, and dvd playback settings are set up for US market, especially the dvd settings. They can cause the DVD to be worthless, if not set correctly. Also look at the exchange rate, it may be cheaper to buy the laptop here than in Japan. even though a buck buys 1.18 in japan, there may be special taxes and duties that you will have to pay when you bring into this country
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yep... so ur very luky i want to go to japan lol srry good luck!
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Most OS is Japanese OS. And keyboard layout is for Japanese method. Don't worry about adopter. It is usually 100-240V. Wireless standard is also same. If you are going to buy Winows Vista, buy Ultimate edition. Ultimate can switch the Japanese menu to English.
I'm going to Japan soon. I was wondering if I decide to buy a laptop there, whether or not it will work here. And I mean will it work with our electric current since it's different in Japan. Or do I have to justbuy one and some special adapter thing? Thanks in advance!
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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most laptop computers come with auto sensing ac adpaters, but you are right, the outlet cord may be different. check with the manufacturer to make sure you can get one for the US and one for Japan. Also make sure that settings such as language, currency, dictionairies, and dvd playback settings are set up for US market, especially the dvd settings. They can cause the DVD to be worthless, if not set correctly. Also look at the exchange rate, it may be cheaper to buy the laptop here than in Japan. even though a buck buys 1.18 in japan, there may be special taxes and duties that you will have to pay when you bring into this country
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yep... so ur very luky i want to go to japan lol srry good luck!
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Most OS is Japanese OS. And keyboard layout is for Japanese method. Don't worry about adopter. It is usually 100-240V. Wireless standard is also same. If you are going to buy Winows Vista, buy Ultimate edition. Ultimate can switch the Japanese menu to English.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Where can I buy a hair dryer that will work in Japan in the US
Where can I buy a hair dryer that will work in Japan in the US?
I'm looking for a small travel blow dryer that will work in Japan. What are some brands or models that will? I know Japan has a smaller voltage and a 10hz difference (if in Tokyo.) I am afraid that a regular dryer would barely blow out at all. Links? Thanks!
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Go to Amazon.com and search for "dual voltage hair dryer." Hope this helps!
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Amazon does sell dual voltage hair dryers, suitable for world-wide usage. Check them out here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26search-alias%3Dhpc%26ref_%3Da9%5Fsc%5F1%26qid%3D1266464019%26field-keywords%3Ddual%2520voltage%2520hair%2520dryer&tag=petodorem-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
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Why don't you just wait until you get there to buy one. Some hotels have blowdryers mounted on the wall next to the bathroom sink--so you might not even need to buy one if you'll be in a hotel.
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Ebay
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I agree to wait until you are in Japan. Most hotels will have one. Do not worry about it too much.
I'm looking for a small travel blow dryer that will work in Japan. What are some brands or models that will? I know Japan has a smaller voltage and a 10hz difference (if in Tokyo.) I am afraid that a regular dryer would barely blow out at all. Links? Thanks!
Japan - 5 Answers
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Go to Amazon.com and search for "dual voltage hair dryer." Hope this helps!
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Amazon does sell dual voltage hair dryers, suitable for world-wide usage. Check them out here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26search-alias%3Dhpc%26ref_%3Da9%5Fsc%5F1%26qid%3D1266464019%26field-keywords%3Ddual%2520voltage%2520hair%2520dryer&tag=petodorem-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
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Why don't you just wait until you get there to buy one. Some hotels have blowdryers mounted on the wall next to the bathroom sink--so you might not even need to buy one if you'll be in a hotel.
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Ebay
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I agree to wait until you are in Japan. Most hotels will have one. Do not worry about it too much.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Is it illegal to call out of work in Japan
Is it illegal to call out of work in Japan?
I read somewhere that you could get fined or go to jail if you call out of work in Japan, and the reason is not legitimate. Is this true? Where would this information have come from?
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The labor is getting better in Japan due to pressure from america and the west the labor laws are getting better. As it is now, depending on the kind of contract you have with your employer, you may be fined if you are late, and you may be fined for calling out of work but no jail
2 :
they cant but they can fine you
3 :
No, it's not illegal.
I read somewhere that you could get fined or go to jail if you call out of work in Japan, and the reason is not legitimate. Is this true? Where would this information have come from?
Japan - 3 Answers
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1 :
The labor is getting better in Japan due to pressure from america and the west the labor laws are getting better. As it is now, depending on the kind of contract you have with your employer, you may be fined if you are late, and you may be fined for calling out of work but no jail
2 :
they cant but they can fine you
3 :
No, it's not illegal.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Is there a work exchange program that lets me move from America to Japan
Is there a work exchange program that lets me move from America to Japan?
It is a dream of mine, to live and work in Japan. The culture and lifestyle looks so inviting and amazing. But i will need a bit of help getting there. I want to work and live there for a while. I hope to do this with a friend to make the change a bit easier. I would prefer acting jobs. anything will help. Thank you.
Japan - 4 Answers
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Sorry, not possible. You need a four year degree to work in Japan. And a solid job offer to get a work visa. Most Americans there teach English. It's not the dream job it once was. Other jobs are almost impossible to get,unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have. To be an actor you would need to know how to speak, read and write Japanese at a native level. There isn't much demand for non-Japanese actors. As I've said before,Japan's economy is not good at this time.Sorry,unless you are a skilled worker of some kind,finding work will not be possible.If it were,I'd be there myself.
2 :
Yes there is but it depends on the company. In my case I was transferred to Japan to work in R&D. I was already with the company for 6 years and the opportunity came for me to work in Japan. There are many people who are internal transferees from companies such as Citicorp, Merry Lynch. In fact I met more banking and investor types versus the technical and engineering types. As far as acting and entertainment, I am not too knowlegdable, but one my son's pre school teachers was a musician at nite with a pre school day job.
3 :
Carl gets a little carried away sometimes, but he is basically right. It's not TOTALLY impossible, just really really hard. There are a lot of unemployed foreigners in Japan right now and acting isn't exactly a steady job. The chance of becoming a well-known "talent" is about the same as winning on American Idol. You can try to get a job as a daily extra (I did this twice during my 6 years in Japan) but the pay is very low for the amount of work (about 5000yen/$50 for 12hours on set), and opportunities are spotty at best. Most of the people who do it are in it just for a fun experience and not as a career. You would need a steady job (such as teaching English) to cover your living expenses and to sponsor your visa so that you can enter Japan to work. That requires either a 4-year degree or 10 years proven experience in a field of expertise. Technically you don't need to speak Japanese for these jobs, but given the long unemployment lines filled with experienced teachers who do speak Japanese, you need every possible advantage to even stand a chance.
4 :
The short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is, Japan is in a terrible recession right now, like the USA. There aren't enough jobs for Japanese people, let alone for people who come from other countries. The entertainment industry is shrinking, not growing. The long answer is, there's no program for that sort of thing. You would have to do it on your own, and you would have to fight against many very difficult obstacles. For example, Japan has a closed immigration policy, so just to live in Japan, you would need to either get a work visa (which requires a 4-year university degree or substantial work experience, and a sponsoring company) or you'd need to marry a Japanese citizen. There are maybe 3 or 4 Americans working regularly as actors in TV and movies in Japan. Out of a country of about 120 million, that's not very many. It's not impossible, but it's very unlikely, and expect a lot of resistance if you go down this path. Unless you're very talented or exceptional, you're going to have to work very hard and convince a lot of people to get someone to help you.
It is a dream of mine, to live and work in Japan. The culture and lifestyle looks so inviting and amazing. But i will need a bit of help getting there. I want to work and live there for a while. I hope to do this with a friend to make the change a bit easier. I would prefer acting jobs. anything will help. Thank you.
Japan - 4 Answers
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1 :
Sorry, not possible. You need a four year degree to work in Japan. And a solid job offer to get a work visa. Most Americans there teach English. It's not the dream job it once was. Other jobs are almost impossible to get,unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have. To be an actor you would need to know how to speak, read and write Japanese at a native level. There isn't much demand for non-Japanese actors. As I've said before,Japan's economy is not good at this time.Sorry,unless you are a skilled worker of some kind,finding work will not be possible.If it were,I'd be there myself.
2 :
Yes there is but it depends on the company. In my case I was transferred to Japan to work in R&D. I was already with the company for 6 years and the opportunity came for me to work in Japan. There are many people who are internal transferees from companies such as Citicorp, Merry Lynch. In fact I met more banking and investor types versus the technical and engineering types. As far as acting and entertainment, I am not too knowlegdable, but one my son's pre school teachers was a musician at nite with a pre school day job.
3 :
Carl gets a little carried away sometimes, but he is basically right. It's not TOTALLY impossible, just really really hard. There are a lot of unemployed foreigners in Japan right now and acting isn't exactly a steady job. The chance of becoming a well-known "talent" is about the same as winning on American Idol. You can try to get a job as a daily extra (I did this twice during my 6 years in Japan) but the pay is very low for the amount of work (about 5000yen/$50 for 12hours on set), and opportunities are spotty at best. Most of the people who do it are in it just for a fun experience and not as a career. You would need a steady job (such as teaching English) to cover your living expenses and to sponsor your visa so that you can enter Japan to work. That requires either a 4-year degree or 10 years proven experience in a field of expertise. Technically you don't need to speak Japanese for these jobs, but given the long unemployment lines filled with experienced teachers who do speak Japanese, you need every possible advantage to even stand a chance.
4 :
The short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is, Japan is in a terrible recession right now, like the USA. There aren't enough jobs for Japanese people, let alone for people who come from other countries. The entertainment industry is shrinking, not growing. The long answer is, there's no program for that sort of thing. You would have to do it on your own, and you would have to fight against many very difficult obstacles. For example, Japan has a closed immigration policy, so just to live in Japan, you would need to either get a work visa (which requires a 4-year university degree or substantial work experience, and a sponsoring company) or you'd need to marry a Japanese citizen. There are maybe 3 or 4 Americans working regularly as actors in TV and movies in Japan. Out of a country of about 120 million, that's not very many. It's not impossible, but it's very unlikely, and expect a lot of resistance if you go down this path. Unless you're very talented or exceptional, you're going to have to work very hard and convince a lot of people to get someone to help you.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Is there a work exchange program that lets me move from America to Japan
Is there a work exchange program that lets me move from America to Japan?
It is a dream of mine, to live and work in Japan. The culture and lifestyle looks so inviting and amazing. But i will need a bit of help getting there. I want to work and live there for a while. I hope to do this with a friend to make the change a bit easier. I would prefer acting jobs. anything will help. Thank you.
Japan - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sorry, not possible. You need a four year degree to work in Japan. And a solid job offer to get a work visa. Most Americans there teach English. It's not the dream job it once was. Other jobs are almost impossible to get,unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have. To be an actor you would need to know how to speak, read and write Japanese at a native level. There isn't much demand for non-Japanese actors. As I've said before,Japan's economy is not good at this time.Sorry,unless you are a skilled worker of some kind,finding work will not be possible.If it were,I'd be there myself.
2 :
Yes there is but it depends on the company. In my case I was transferred to Japan to work in R&D. I was already with the company for 6 years and the opportunity came for me to work in Japan. There are many people who are internal transferees from companies such as Citicorp, Merry Lynch. In fact I met more banking and investor types versus the technical and engineering types. As far as acting and entertainment, I am not too knowlegdable, but one my son's pre school teachers was a musician at nite with a pre school day job.
3 :
Carl gets a little carried away sometimes, but he is basically right. It's not TOTALLY impossible, just really really hard. There are a lot of unemployed foreigners in Japan right now and acting isn't exactly a steady job. The chance of becoming a well-known "talent" is about the same as winning on American Idol. You can try to get a job as a daily extra (I did this twice during my 6 years in Japan) but the pay is very low for the amount of work (about 5000yen/$50 for 12hours on set), and opportunities are spotty at best. Most of the people who do it are in it just for a fun experience and not as a career. You would need a steady job (such as teaching English) to cover your living expenses and to sponsor your visa so that you can enter Japan to work. That requires either a 4-year degree or 10 years proven experience in a field of expertise. Technically you don't need to speak Japanese for these jobs, but given the long unemployment lines filled with experienced teachers who do speak Japanese, you need every possible advantage to even stand a chance.
4 :
The short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is, Japan is in a terrible recession right now, like the USA. There aren't enough jobs for Japanese people, let alone for people who come from other countries. The entertainment industry is shrinking, not growing. The long answer is, there's no program for that sort of thing. You would have to do it on your own, and you would have to fight against many very difficult obstacles. For example, Japan has a closed immigration policy, so just to live in Japan, you would need to either get a work visa (which requires a 4-year university degree or substantial work experience, and a sponsoring company) or you'd need to marry a Japanese citizen. There are maybe 3 or 4 Americans working regularly as actors in TV and movies in Japan. Out of a country of about 120 million, that's not very many. It's not impossible, but it's very unlikely, and expect a lot of resistance if you go down this path. Unless you're very talented or exceptional, you're going to have to work very hard and convince a lot of people to get someone to help you.
It is a dream of mine, to live and work in Japan. The culture and lifestyle looks so inviting and amazing. But i will need a bit of help getting there. I want to work and live there for a while. I hope to do this with a friend to make the change a bit easier. I would prefer acting jobs. anything will help. Thank you.
Japan - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sorry, not possible. You need a four year degree to work in Japan. And a solid job offer to get a work visa. Most Americans there teach English. It's not the dream job it once was. Other jobs are almost impossible to get,unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have. To be an actor you would need to know how to speak, read and write Japanese at a native level. There isn't much demand for non-Japanese actors. As I've said before,Japan's economy is not good at this time.Sorry,unless you are a skilled worker of some kind,finding work will not be possible.If it were,I'd be there myself.
2 :
Yes there is but it depends on the company. In my case I was transferred to Japan to work in R&D. I was already with the company for 6 years and the opportunity came for me to work in Japan. There are many people who are internal transferees from companies such as Citicorp, Merry Lynch. In fact I met more banking and investor types versus the technical and engineering types. As far as acting and entertainment, I am not too knowlegdable, but one my son's pre school teachers was a musician at nite with a pre school day job.
3 :
Carl gets a little carried away sometimes, but he is basically right. It's not TOTALLY impossible, just really really hard. There are a lot of unemployed foreigners in Japan right now and acting isn't exactly a steady job. The chance of becoming a well-known "talent" is about the same as winning on American Idol. You can try to get a job as a daily extra (I did this twice during my 6 years in Japan) but the pay is very low for the amount of work (about 5000yen/$50 for 12hours on set), and opportunities are spotty at best. Most of the people who do it are in it just for a fun experience and not as a career. You would need a steady job (such as teaching English) to cover your living expenses and to sponsor your visa so that you can enter Japan to work. That requires either a 4-year degree or 10 years proven experience in a field of expertise. Technically you don't need to speak Japanese for these jobs, but given the long unemployment lines filled with experienced teachers who do speak Japanese, you need every possible advantage to even stand a chance.
4 :
The short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is, Japan is in a terrible recession right now, like the USA. There aren't enough jobs for Japanese people, let alone for people who come from other countries. The entertainment industry is shrinking, not growing. The long answer is, there's no program for that sort of thing. You would have to do it on your own, and you would have to fight against many very difficult obstacles. For example, Japan has a closed immigration policy, so just to live in Japan, you would need to either get a work visa (which requires a 4-year university degree or substantial work experience, and a sponsoring company) or you'd need to marry a Japanese citizen. There are maybe 3 or 4 Americans working regularly as actors in TV and movies in Japan. Out of a country of about 120 million, that's not very many. It's not impossible, but it's very unlikely, and expect a lot of resistance if you go down this path. Unless you're very talented or exceptional, you're going to have to work very hard and convince a lot of people to get someone to help you.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Is it illegal to call out of work in Japan
Is it illegal to call out of work in Japan?
I read somewhere that you could get fined or go to jail if you call out of work in Japan, and the reason is not legitimate. Is this true? Where would this information have come from?
Japan - 3 Answers
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1 :
The labor is getting better in Japan due to pressure from america and the west the labor laws are getting better. As it is now, depending on the kind of contract you have with your employer, you may be fined if you are late, and you may be fined for calling out of work but no jail
2 :
they cant but they can fine you
3 :
No, it's not illegal.
I read somewhere that you could get fined or go to jail if you call out of work in Japan, and the reason is not legitimate. Is this true? Where would this information have come from?
Japan - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
The labor is getting better in Japan due to pressure from america and the west the labor laws are getting better. As it is now, depending on the kind of contract you have with your employer, you may be fined if you are late, and you may be fined for calling out of work but no jail
2 :
they cant but they can fine you
3 :
No, it's not illegal.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Will a cell phone bought in Japan work in the US/Canada
Will a cell phone bought in Japan work in the US/Canada?
I bought a cell phone in Japan in 2005-Casio G'zOne(Qualcomm 3G CDMA). Will it work now if I can unlock the phone and change the SIM card?
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Ummm i Think it should.
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I doubt it would work in USA. Do you realize that 3G CDMA is offerred only by Verizon and Sprint in USA, but not by AT&T and T-Mobile? Do you know that they don't have SIM cards for domestic CDMA phones? (They provide a SIM card for international phones with GSM bands, like a blackberry.) So, how do you get a SIM card from Verizon or Sprint for your Casio G'zOne? Besides, AU (for which the phone is for) uses the 2100MHz and 850MHz frequencies, whereas Verizon/Sprint use 1900MHz and 850MHz.
3 :
i concur with Alex , in the above answer, a CDMA network doesnt ( mostly) use SIM cards, and its only the GSM networks that can be mostly unlocked and used. try http://www.theunlockspot.com/ which gives you a list of GSM networks that can be used with unlocked phones
I bought a cell phone in Japan in 2005-Casio G'zOne(Qualcomm 3G CDMA). Will it work now if I can unlock the phone and change the SIM card?
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Ummm i Think it should.
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I doubt it would work in USA. Do you realize that 3G CDMA is offerred only by Verizon and Sprint in USA, but not by AT&T and T-Mobile? Do you know that they don't have SIM cards for domestic CDMA phones? (They provide a SIM card for international phones with GSM bands, like a blackberry.) So, how do you get a SIM card from Verizon or Sprint for your Casio G'zOne? Besides, AU (for which the phone is for) uses the 2100MHz and 850MHz frequencies, whereas Verizon/Sprint use 1900MHz and 850MHz.
3 :
i concur with Alex , in the above answer, a CDMA network doesnt ( mostly) use SIM cards, and its only the GSM networks that can be mostly unlocked and used. try http://www.theunlockspot.com/ which gives you a list of GSM networks that can be used with unlocked phones
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
What's the typical Japan work week for citizens
What's the typical Japan work week for citizens?
How many hours do they work? Is it the typical 9-5 like in the West.
Japan - 5 Answers
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I dont know exactly this is only going by how my host family works. But everyone works different hours unless you are a business person. (not counting the commute) My host dad works 8:30 - 6:00 He gets saturdays and sundays off
2 :
technically it's supposed to be 9-5, but most people put in a lot of overtime and work half day on saturdays
3 :
It's getting closer to the Western work week now, though there are still some dinosaur companies who rarely let their employees go home. I know someone who frequently spends the night in the office, there's no point driving an hour home when you get off at 1:00 a.m. and have to be back at 5:00 a.m. Americans take pride in productivity at work, and are not afraid to take time off when they get alot done during the course of an average work day. In the Japanese mind, time spent at work IS productivity, regardless of whether work is actually being done. It's more important to show how much you value your company and your co-workers be being in the office as long as possible. Consequently, much more time is spent chatting over tea, extended lunches, and just staring at the papers in front of you. I know this is going to draw many flames, but the foreigners with experience in Japanese office environments will mostly back me up.
4 :
Our company's day: 8:10 AM Cleaning the office( vaccuming, cleaning in front of the building, wiping the dust everywhere, cleaning the toilet, watering the flowers, etc.) 8:40 AM Morning briefing( chourei) 9:00 Start work 12:00(maybe few minutes later, but never even a second before) Lunch break- you finish your lunch asap and work for free. 13:00 Officially back to work 15:00 15 min coffee break (oyatsu time) The day ends for the regular office workers at 8:00 PM .I go back earlier, but obviously they eat dinner at the office, because I find dirty bowls and cups and spilt miso soup at the kitchen corner.
5 :
For a Japanese teacher at junior high school: Mon-Fri 8:00 Arrive at school 8:10 Morning meeting 8:30 Classes start 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Classes renew 3:30 End of school/ beginning of club activities 6:00 End of club Sat: Normally club activities in the morning and sometimes afternoon. Even though school ends at 6pm, my best friend is a young teacher and she often doesn't go home until 7-10pm because she is planning/marking or doing admin work.
How many hours do they work? Is it the typical 9-5 like in the West.
Japan - 5 Answers
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1 :
I dont know exactly this is only going by how my host family works. But everyone works different hours unless you are a business person. (not counting the commute) My host dad works 8:30 - 6:00 He gets saturdays and sundays off
2 :
technically it's supposed to be 9-5, but most people put in a lot of overtime and work half day on saturdays
3 :
It's getting closer to the Western work week now, though there are still some dinosaur companies who rarely let their employees go home. I know someone who frequently spends the night in the office, there's no point driving an hour home when you get off at 1:00 a.m. and have to be back at 5:00 a.m. Americans take pride in productivity at work, and are not afraid to take time off when they get alot done during the course of an average work day. In the Japanese mind, time spent at work IS productivity, regardless of whether work is actually being done. It's more important to show how much you value your company and your co-workers be being in the office as long as possible. Consequently, much more time is spent chatting over tea, extended lunches, and just staring at the papers in front of you. I know this is going to draw many flames, but the foreigners with experience in Japanese office environments will mostly back me up.
4 :
Our company's day: 8:10 AM Cleaning the office( vaccuming, cleaning in front of the building, wiping the dust everywhere, cleaning the toilet, watering the flowers, etc.) 8:40 AM Morning briefing( chourei) 9:00 Start work 12:00(maybe few minutes later, but never even a second before) Lunch break- you finish your lunch asap and work for free. 13:00 Officially back to work 15:00 15 min coffee break (oyatsu time) The day ends for the regular office workers at 8:00 PM .I go back earlier, but obviously they eat dinner at the office, because I find dirty bowls and cups and spilt miso soup at the kitchen corner.
5 :
For a Japanese teacher at junior high school: Mon-Fri 8:00 Arrive at school 8:10 Morning meeting 8:30 Classes start 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Classes renew 3:30 End of school/ beginning of club activities 6:00 End of club Sat: Normally club activities in the morning and sometimes afternoon. Even though school ends at 6pm, my best friend is a young teacher and she often doesn't go home until 7-10pm because she is planning/marking or doing admin work.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Can a playstation 3 from Japan work in the US? Are games compatible
Can a playstation 3 from Japan work in the US? Are games compatible?
Can US games be played on a playstation 3 purchased in Japan and used in the United states?
Games & Gear - 2 Answers
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no they are in different formats most likely... US being NTSC, Japan being PAL
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Yes. Like the PSP, the PS3 is region free for games. However it is not region free for DVDs.
Can US games be played on a playstation 3 purchased in Japan and used in the United states?
Games & Gear - 2 Answers
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no they are in different formats most likely... US being NTSC, Japan being PAL
2 :
Yes. Like the PSP, the PS3 is region free for games. However it is not region free for DVDs.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
How to apply to work in japan
How to apply to work in japan?
I wanted to know how I can go about applying for jobs in japan. Anything from teaching to general positions. If there is a website you guys know off that would be awesome! Preferably companies that are willing to fly you out there, even if needed to compensate. Also what more or less is required? I know I need a Work Visa anything else I am missing?
Japan - 4 Answers
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If you can get in, the JET program is the best, by far. It's government sponsored and boy do they take care of you. If you don't want to do J.E.T., apply for private companies. Some are shady, some are not. The thing is, they need to sponsor your visa before you even arrive in the freakin country. Sad fact of life, but it is doable. Do a google search for "japan work teach english." Go to the web sites and see what they offer. I like bing.com as a search engine lately; it cuts out the extraneous junk you don't need. I can just about guarantee you won't be doing any other kind of work in Japan unless you're fluent (and I mean FLUENT) in Japanese and you're a nuclear engineer or something ridiculous like that. You will be teaching English. If you go to Japan and find someone to hire you and they pay you "under the table," you will be deported so fast your head will spin. Japanese customs don't mess around. Hopefully they won't arrest you. Japanese jails are no freakin joke, man. the United Nations is on Japan for how they treat prisoners. Hope that helps.
2 :
First, you need a four year degree or ten years experience in a needed job field. Few exceptions would be entertainers / night club dancers... Few, if any companies are going to pay for your way there. Most Americans teach English. These jobs are becoming harder to get as competition is getting tougher. Other jobs are skilled high tech types. "General positions" are out because there's already enough people there to fill them. The employer has to sponsor the employee. This costs money and they're not going to do it unless they have to. Also realize these jobs would also require native Japanese. The only jobs we can get are the ones Japanese can't do. Try the sites below for some ideas.
3 :
Companies who are recruiting in Japan would not take you to Japan. They are looking for someone who is already in Japan. If you want someone who "flies you out", you need to find a company who is recruiting outside of Japan.
4 :
http://careers.gaba.co.jp/
I wanted to know how I can go about applying for jobs in japan. Anything from teaching to general positions. If there is a website you guys know off that would be awesome! Preferably companies that are willing to fly you out there, even if needed to compensate. Also what more or less is required? I know I need a Work Visa anything else I am missing?
Japan - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
If you can get in, the JET program is the best, by far. It's government sponsored and boy do they take care of you. If you don't want to do J.E.T., apply for private companies. Some are shady, some are not. The thing is, they need to sponsor your visa before you even arrive in the freakin country. Sad fact of life, but it is doable. Do a google search for "japan work teach english." Go to the web sites and see what they offer. I like bing.com as a search engine lately; it cuts out the extraneous junk you don't need. I can just about guarantee you won't be doing any other kind of work in Japan unless you're fluent (and I mean FLUENT) in Japanese and you're a nuclear engineer or something ridiculous like that. You will be teaching English. If you go to Japan and find someone to hire you and they pay you "under the table," you will be deported so fast your head will spin. Japanese customs don't mess around. Hopefully they won't arrest you. Japanese jails are no freakin joke, man. the United Nations is on Japan for how they treat prisoners. Hope that helps.
2 :
First, you need a four year degree or ten years experience in a needed job field. Few exceptions would be entertainers / night club dancers... Few, if any companies are going to pay for your way there. Most Americans teach English. These jobs are becoming harder to get as competition is getting tougher. Other jobs are skilled high tech types. "General positions" are out because there's already enough people there to fill them. The employer has to sponsor the employee. This costs money and they're not going to do it unless they have to. Also realize these jobs would also require native Japanese. The only jobs we can get are the ones Japanese can't do. Try the sites below for some ideas.
3 :
Companies who are recruiting in Japan would not take you to Japan. They are looking for someone who is already in Japan. If you want someone who "flies you out", you need to find a company who is recruiting outside of Japan.
4 :
http://careers.gaba.co.jp/
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Is it hard to get a working visa for Japan? What type of work do they want over there
Is it hard to get a working visa for Japan? What type of work do they want over there?
I have heard that if you want to live and work in Japan you have to get a bachelors degree here. I am 19 years old getting my associates but i am still unsure of my career choice.... I want to live in Japan, and work there obviously...so what kind of career should i study here to go there? and how does the working visa work?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Teaching English is one of the easiest ways to get a job in Japan. I know three people (2 friends and a sister) who taught in Japan directly out of college. They like to recruit college graduates. You may teach to private schools for kids or you may teach employees of companies. Your college should be able to point you to a reliable website.
2 :
You just need a degree to teach English in Japan.. Follow the links to see English teaching opportunities: http://careers.gaba.co.jp/ http://careers.berlitz.com/current_job_v... http://www.aeonet.com/application/index.... http://www.heart-school.jp/en/index.html If you want to see all jobs then: www.daijob.com/en/ All the Best !!!
I have heard that if you want to live and work in Japan you have to get a bachelors degree here. I am 19 years old getting my associates but i am still unsure of my career choice.... I want to live in Japan, and work there obviously...so what kind of career should i study here to go there? and how does the working visa work?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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1 :
Teaching English is one of the easiest ways to get a job in Japan. I know three people (2 friends and a sister) who taught in Japan directly out of college. They like to recruit college graduates. You may teach to private schools for kids or you may teach employees of companies. Your college should be able to point you to a reliable website.
2 :
You just need a degree to teach English in Japan.. Follow the links to see English teaching opportunities: http://careers.gaba.co.jp/ http://careers.berlitz.com/current_job_v... http://www.aeonet.com/application/index.... http://www.heart-school.jp/en/index.html If you want to see all jobs then: www.daijob.com/en/ All the Best !!!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
How long would it take to work in Japan
How long would it take to work in Japan?
Lets say a 17 year old guy whole dream is to work as a English teacher in Japan. What is the average time it would take if the teen as to earn a degree, getting a visa, finding a job, etc... I want to go to Japan before I turn 25.
Japan - 4 Answers
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Well, getting a four year degree means you will be ready to rock and roll when you are about 22. You could be investigating schools in the interim. Have to find a job before you get a visa. You could come for a 90 day visit and spend all the time going to job interviews. Regardless of what anybody tells you, you can change over to a work visa from a tourist visa. I know this for sure because I have been involved in giving such people work visas. You'll need to save up some money also. You can live in a gaijin house where you have your own room and share a toilet and bath. They run in the ballpark of 50,000 yen/month. Someone else may be able to give you a more accurate figure. If you want your own apartment, (which I would), you're looking at around 250,000 yen to move in, first months rent, key money (bye-bye) and deposit (maybe you can get it back). These figures would be based on an apartment costing 80,000 yen/month. Maybe the gaijin house when you first come and the apartment once you find a job would be the best plan.
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Depends on IF you can get a job. Once you get a 4 year degree, you can qualify for a job, but most English teaching jobs these days are going to insiders or those who have spouse visas or permanent residency or are willing to work for next to nothing. It is not like it was 10 years ago anymore. If you are American, you have to land the job before you get your visa. If you are from Canada, UK, New Zealand or Australia you can get a working holiday visa.
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First you need to go to school so you can speak, and write English properly(Let's, guy's, aN, Has). How long it takes for the teen to master English is up to him. Next, he needs to obtain a minimum 4-year degree in any discipline. Then, get a WorkVisa from the Japanese government. For this, he only needs the degree, a job offer from an employer who will sponsor him, proof of sufficient finances for at least 6 months(he must show the Embassy officials a copy of his bank account). He must look for such employer from OUTSIDE Japan: it is illegal to search for a job while having 'Temporary Visitor' Visa status. Finally, he only has to find accommodation for the length of time he will be in Japan. All he has to do is to find an owner who will rent to a foreigner, and pay the rent, damage deposit(1 ~ 2 months' worth of rent, 1 ~ 3 months' worth of rent for NON-refundable key money. All in all, it should take: finish highschool: 1 year complete college: 2 ~ 3 years university degree: 4 years finding a job that a native Japanese cannot do: 2 years(Japan has a very high unemployment rate, and a giant surplus of English teachers after the collapse of several English schools). finding residential accommodation for a year: 1/2 year.
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Do 4 years of college then apply for the JET program. If you get in there you should be able to make the connections for a real teaching job.
Lets say a 17 year old guy whole dream is to work as a English teacher in Japan. What is the average time it would take if the teen as to earn a degree, getting a visa, finding a job, etc... I want to go to Japan before I turn 25.
Japan - 4 Answers
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Well, getting a four year degree means you will be ready to rock and roll when you are about 22. You could be investigating schools in the interim. Have to find a job before you get a visa. You could come for a 90 day visit and spend all the time going to job interviews. Regardless of what anybody tells you, you can change over to a work visa from a tourist visa. I know this for sure because I have been involved in giving such people work visas. You'll need to save up some money also. You can live in a gaijin house where you have your own room and share a toilet and bath. They run in the ballpark of 50,000 yen/month. Someone else may be able to give you a more accurate figure. If you want your own apartment, (which I would), you're looking at around 250,000 yen to move in, first months rent, key money (bye-bye) and deposit (maybe you can get it back). These figures would be based on an apartment costing 80,000 yen/month. Maybe the gaijin house when you first come and the apartment once you find a job would be the best plan.
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Depends on IF you can get a job. Once you get a 4 year degree, you can qualify for a job, but most English teaching jobs these days are going to insiders or those who have spouse visas or permanent residency or are willing to work for next to nothing. It is not like it was 10 years ago anymore. If you are American, you have to land the job before you get your visa. If you are from Canada, UK, New Zealand or Australia you can get a working holiday visa.
3 :
First you need to go to school so you can speak, and write English properly(Let's, guy's, aN, Has). How long it takes for the teen to master English is up to him. Next, he needs to obtain a minimum 4-year degree in any discipline. Then, get a WorkVisa from the Japanese government. For this, he only needs the degree, a job offer from an employer who will sponsor him, proof of sufficient finances for at least 6 months(he must show the Embassy officials a copy of his bank account). He must look for such employer from OUTSIDE Japan: it is illegal to search for a job while having 'Temporary Visitor' Visa status. Finally, he only has to find accommodation for the length of time he will be in Japan. All he has to do is to find an owner who will rent to a foreigner, and pay the rent, damage deposit(1 ~ 2 months' worth of rent, 1 ~ 3 months' worth of rent for NON-refundable key money. All in all, it should take: finish highschool: 1 year complete college: 2 ~ 3 years university degree: 4 years finding a job that a native Japanese cannot do: 2 years(Japan has a very high unemployment rate, and a giant surplus of English teachers after the collapse of several English schools). finding residential accommodation for a year: 1/2 year.
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Do 4 years of college then apply for the JET program. If you get in there you should be able to make the connections for a real teaching job.
How to live and work in Japan but remain American
How to live and work in Japan but remain American?
HI I wish to move to Japan and work there, but remain American. I love a Japanese woman there and am currently trying to go to school to become an english teacher to teach english in Japan. I do not have a bachelors degree and am not in the Jet program, and it is too soon to Merry her. Is there any other ways around what I said to be living there as an American and work in Japan and if so were would I go to obtain this information?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Get a bachelor degree atleast in Education.
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Join the Air Force. They have bases over there.
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Contact the Japanese embassy. They will tell you what you need.
HI I wish to move to Japan and work there, but remain American. I love a Japanese woman there and am currently trying to go to school to become an english teacher to teach english in Japan. I do not have a bachelors degree and am not in the Jet program, and it is too soon to Merry her. Is there any other ways around what I said to be living there as an American and work in Japan and if so were would I go to obtain this information?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Get a bachelor degree atleast in Education.
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Join the Air Force. They have bases over there.
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Contact the Japanese embassy. They will tell you what you need.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Will having a tattoo prevent me from moving to Japan to live and work due to immigration rules
Will having a tattoo prevent me from moving to Japan to live and work due to immigration rules?
I've been told that having a tattoo of any kind will prevent me from emigrating to Japan. The person who told me this could not tell me why, and the only reason I can think of is that tattoos are associated with gangsters (Yakuza) in Japan. I have no tattoos or piercings at all at the moment, and my life's dream is to live and work in Japan, so if the answer is "no tattoos" then living there takes priority.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The honest answer is, "It might". Tats are considered the mark of an undesirable person in Japan, if you have one or more you're not allowed to use public bath houses, yadda yadda. If you must go to Japan, get there first and become a citizen, THEN see about getting tatted up.
I've been told that having a tattoo of any kind will prevent me from emigrating to Japan. The person who told me this could not tell me why, and the only reason I can think of is that tattoos are associated with gangsters (Yakuza) in Japan. I have no tattoos or piercings at all at the moment, and my life's dream is to live and work in Japan, so if the answer is "no tattoos" then living there takes priority.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The honest answer is, "It might". Tats are considered the mark of an undesirable person in Japan, if you have one or more you're not allowed to use public bath houses, yadda yadda. If you must go to Japan, get there first and become a citizen, THEN see about getting tatted up.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Where can i find a hair straightener that will work in Japan
Where can i find a hair straightener that will work in Japan?
I'm going to Japan early next year and i really wanted to take my hair straightener. but it wont work. I wanted to buy a new japanese one online before i go, can anyone link me a store that sells them online? thanks.
Japan - 2 Answers
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There are many online shops in Japan. But if you want to buy it "before" you go, it's limited because the store must ship internationally. This is one. http://en.rakuten.co.jp/?l-id=os_topjp_0033
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It would be a lot cheaper just to buy one as soon as you get here. If you won't be able to use it until you get here anyway then there doesn't seem to be much point in paying expensive international shipping. All major electronics stores will stock hair straighteners. Presumably you are flying in to Tokyo or Osaka which have many electronics stores. One word of warning, Japanese hair straighteners don't reach as high temperatures as Australian ones (not sure about US), at least according to a friend of mine. I don't personally ever use a hair straightener.
I'm going to Japan early next year and i really wanted to take my hair straightener. but it wont work. I wanted to buy a new japanese one online before i go, can anyone link me a store that sells them online? thanks.
Japan - 2 Answers
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There are many online shops in Japan. But if you want to buy it "before" you go, it's limited because the store must ship internationally. This is one. http://en.rakuten.co.jp/?l-id=os_topjp_0033
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It would be a lot cheaper just to buy one as soon as you get here. If you won't be able to use it until you get here anyway then there doesn't seem to be much point in paying expensive international shipping. All major electronics stores will stock hair straighteners. Presumably you are flying in to Tokyo or Osaka which have many electronics stores. One word of warning, Japanese hair straighteners don't reach as high temperatures as Australian ones (not sure about US), at least according to a friend of mine. I don't personally ever use a hair straightener.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Who has advice for my partner and me to find work in Japan, teaching English
Who has advice for my partner and me to find work in Japan, teaching English?
My partner and I want to move to japan for a year or two to teach Japanese and immerse ourselves in it's stunning culture and wonderful people. I've taught there for two years previously, we both have university degrees. We're both friendly and outgoing, good with kids and looking to work with a smaller, more intimate school. Anyone with advice on websites or people to contact, please please drop me a line.
Japan - 2 Answers
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I recommend you to look at this page : http://www.jobsinjapan.com/jobs/teaching.html They add new job positions on a daily basis. Among offers, quite a few come from "smaller", friendly language schools, so you may find what you're looking for there.
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I work or a company that sounds great for you! And it has company apartments for couples Its called Peppy kids club. You teach little kids english as little as 1-4 hours a day and you get paid daily not hourly. I must warn you, the training is extremly intense! But after your finished, your off and on your own teaching at your very own schools Its awsome! kids are amazing and the job is not hard at all
My partner and I want to move to japan for a year or two to teach Japanese and immerse ourselves in it's stunning culture and wonderful people. I've taught there for two years previously, we both have university degrees. We're both friendly and outgoing, good with kids and looking to work with a smaller, more intimate school. Anyone with advice on websites or people to contact, please please drop me a line.
Japan - 2 Answers
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I recommend you to look at this page : http://www.jobsinjapan.com/jobs/teaching.html They add new job positions on a daily basis. Among offers, quite a few come from "smaller", friendly language schools, so you may find what you're looking for there.
2 :
I work or a company that sounds great for you! And it has company apartments for couples Its called Peppy kids club. You teach little kids english as little as 1-4 hours a day and you get paid daily not hourly. I must warn you, the training is extremly intense! But after your finished, your off and on your own teaching at your very own schools Its awsome! kids are amazing and the job is not hard at all
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Can an unlocked Blackberry Storm work in Japan and on their cell phone network
Can an unlocked Blackberry Storm work in Japan and on their cell phone network?
The Blackberry Storm says it supports 3G but I'm not sure if it will correctly work on Japan's native cell phone network.
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Yo try it in that network & check whether it is unlocked or not if it work and active it supporting otherwise you want to contact the Service provider or the Mobile service Center I followed clearly the unlocking instructions got from the site http://www.mobileunlockguide.com/ and then i unlocked MY Blackberry from the T-Mobile US nEtwork it now working on the Vodafone Australia.
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You can chk with service center. Or you can get it online from http://www.mobileunlocksolutions.com/ @ cheaper rate
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You get the unlocking code from http://www.unlocking4u.com/ .After you can use the any network in your mobile....It's useful for you.
The Blackberry Storm says it supports 3G but I'm not sure if it will correctly work on Japan's native cell phone network.
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Yo try it in that network & check whether it is unlocked or not if it work and active it supporting otherwise you want to contact the Service provider or the Mobile service Center I followed clearly the unlocking instructions got from the site http://www.mobileunlockguide.com/ and then i unlocked MY Blackberry from the T-Mobile US nEtwork it now working on the Vodafone Australia.
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You can chk with service center. Or you can get it online from http://www.mobileunlocksolutions.com/ @ cheaper rate
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You get the unlocking code from http://www.unlocking4u.com/ .After you can use the any network in your mobile....It's useful for you.
Friday, May 1, 2009
How does the school system in Japan work
How does the school system in Japan work?
Specifically in Tokyo, what are middle schools/junior highs like throughout the year and on a day to day base? And what is juku like? International schools specifically
Japan - 3 Answers
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An International school isnt really part of the "school system" per day its kind of its own school system...
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Sorry to disappoint you, but I live in Nagoya city, which is in Aichi prefecture. But the school system isn't that at all different. Middle school (chugaku/chugakkou) -- In Japan all children are obliged to attend anc graduate middle school. If their parents can't afford it, the government will pay for the fees. Most Japanese students who are being bullied don't go to school in middle high. I had a classmate who only showed up for the first day of school, but if she attends graduation, she will graduate. There are no honors in public schools. Private schools require a child to take exams. But most children go to the nearest middle school from their homes. Most walk to school. The school I went to didn't allow bicycles to avoid accidents. If some children attend private schools they can attend a school that is far from their homes. Day to day: We buy a summer uniform, winter uniform, coat, and gym clothes (winter and summer) Most schools have grades color coded. Ex: 1st gr. red 2nd gr. green 3rd gr. blue. But the color you get on your 1st yr will be the color you have for 3 yrs. Classes are by number. 1,2,3,4. We have little buttons that says the number of our class. When the year changes, we trade. We can buy lunch at school. There are menus that are given. You can pick from 2 choices. There is a machine and you put in your lunch card, you choose the one you want and a small paper will be printed out. You give that paper to the lunch lady when you get your lunch. There are lunch boxes, but sometimes you can eat at the cafeteria. In our school we are seated by class and by number. Junior high is different. You have to take exams. There are private and public. Public schools are hard to get into, and most public schools are considered exceptional. I got into a private school by recommendation from my middle school. I have to write an essay and have an interview. Most public schools require you to take tests on 4 subjects. Japanese, math, english, social studies/history/science. We have bunkasai or cultural festival on September in my school. Clubs: In Japan people take clubs seriously. Most practice after school until 7 pm or at mornings before school. Some clubs practice in the summer or on weekends. My school's marching band is number one in all of Japan. They practice so hard. In middle school I was part of the volleyball club. We had to run around the school 3 times. I thought I was gonna die... lol. Juku: depends on what kind of juku it is. Kumon is a juku mostly for kids. To be honest I hate it. They give you loads of paper. I have no problem with homework, but they give you piles of paper. Some jukus though require you to buy exercise books. There is a juku called kobetsu juku, where a teahcer is in charge of one to three students at a time. Most jukus like kumon are in a classroom. They study there, and get their papers checked by 3-4 teachers. Some juku are concentrating more on jukenseis or students who are graduating and want to take exams for junior high/college. Jukus are quite expensive. But I don't know the exact price, sorry! International school: Most international schools have their school events the same with American schools. So they start school the same time as American schools do. They still have to study Japanese at school. Most students are bilingual. They can speak Japanese and English fluently. But I think they feel much more comfortable in speaking Japanese. International school graduates can either go to Japanese unis or unis outside of Japan. I used to babysit a boy who went to an international school. By the way they have recess. They also have school buses, which are rare in Japanese elementary schools. Well, this is some of the things I know, but this is not all of it.
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>what are middle schools/junior highs like throughout the year and on a day to day base? If you have ever attended schools in your country, you can think it's not different in Japan. School year starts in April. We have uniforms. day to day? We arrive at a school around 8:30, take classes, eat lunch, classes again, then get out of school around 2-3pm. Some of them do clubs. >And what is juku like? It's a place you go and study for entrance exams of higher schools.
Specifically in Tokyo, what are middle schools/junior highs like throughout the year and on a day to day base? And what is juku like? International schools specifically
Japan - 3 Answers
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An International school isnt really part of the "school system" per day its kind of its own school system...
2 :
Sorry to disappoint you, but I live in Nagoya city, which is in Aichi prefecture. But the school system isn't that at all different. Middle school (chugaku/chugakkou) -- In Japan all children are obliged to attend anc graduate middle school. If their parents can't afford it, the government will pay for the fees. Most Japanese students who are being bullied don't go to school in middle high. I had a classmate who only showed up for the first day of school, but if she attends graduation, she will graduate. There are no honors in public schools. Private schools require a child to take exams. But most children go to the nearest middle school from their homes. Most walk to school. The school I went to didn't allow bicycles to avoid accidents. If some children attend private schools they can attend a school that is far from their homes. Day to day: We buy a summer uniform, winter uniform, coat, and gym clothes (winter and summer) Most schools have grades color coded. Ex: 1st gr. red 2nd gr. green 3rd gr. blue. But the color you get on your 1st yr will be the color you have for 3 yrs. Classes are by number. 1,2,3,4. We have little buttons that says the number of our class. When the year changes, we trade. We can buy lunch at school. There are menus that are given. You can pick from 2 choices. There is a machine and you put in your lunch card, you choose the one you want and a small paper will be printed out. You give that paper to the lunch lady when you get your lunch. There are lunch boxes, but sometimes you can eat at the cafeteria. In our school we are seated by class and by number. Junior high is different. You have to take exams. There are private and public. Public schools are hard to get into, and most public schools are considered exceptional. I got into a private school by recommendation from my middle school. I have to write an essay and have an interview. Most public schools require you to take tests on 4 subjects. Japanese, math, english, social studies/history/science. We have bunkasai or cultural festival on September in my school. Clubs: In Japan people take clubs seriously. Most practice after school until 7 pm or at mornings before school. Some clubs practice in the summer or on weekends. My school's marching band is number one in all of Japan. They practice so hard. In middle school I was part of the volleyball club. We had to run around the school 3 times. I thought I was gonna die... lol. Juku: depends on what kind of juku it is. Kumon is a juku mostly for kids. To be honest I hate it. They give you loads of paper. I have no problem with homework, but they give you piles of paper. Some jukus though require you to buy exercise books. There is a juku called kobetsu juku, where a teahcer is in charge of one to three students at a time. Most jukus like kumon are in a classroom. They study there, and get their papers checked by 3-4 teachers. Some juku are concentrating more on jukenseis or students who are graduating and want to take exams for junior high/college. Jukus are quite expensive. But I don't know the exact price, sorry! International school: Most international schools have their school events the same with American schools. So they start school the same time as American schools do. They still have to study Japanese at school. Most students are bilingual. They can speak Japanese and English fluently. But I think they feel much more comfortable in speaking Japanese. International school graduates can either go to Japanese unis or unis outside of Japan. I used to babysit a boy who went to an international school. By the way they have recess. They also have school buses, which are rare in Japanese elementary schools. Well, this is some of the things I know, but this is not all of it.
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>what are middle schools/junior highs like throughout the year and on a day to day base? If you have ever attended schools in your country, you can think it's not different in Japan. School year starts in April. We have uniforms. day to day? We arrive at a school around 8:30, take classes, eat lunch, classes again, then get out of school around 2-3pm. Some of them do clubs. >And what is juku like? It's a place you go and study for entrance exams of higher schools.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
How do general admission tickets work in Japan
How do general admission tickets work in Japan?
I have a ticket for a concert in Japan that doesn't have assigned seats. How does admission work, is it the first ones in line go first or is there a different system that tells who goes in first?
Japan - 3 Answers
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I think it's the same with other concert policies where you either have no seats or have first come first serve available seats. Usually they're standing in General Admission Tickets.
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The two shows I've been to that didn't have assigned seating had a number on the ticket. You line up outside in the order of your ticket numbers, and enter the venue that way. They did this at Pennylane 24, and Zepp Sapporo.
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Yep, you basically stand in line and when the doors open, go find whatever available seating there is. Usually there are designated seating areas for seniors and the handicapped, but everything else is first come first serve.
I have a ticket for a concert in Japan that doesn't have assigned seats. How does admission work, is it the first ones in line go first or is there a different system that tells who goes in first?
Japan - 3 Answers
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I think it's the same with other concert policies where you either have no seats or have first come first serve available seats. Usually they're standing in General Admission Tickets.
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The two shows I've been to that didn't have assigned seating had a number on the ticket. You line up outside in the order of your ticket numbers, and enter the venue that way. They did this at Pennylane 24, and Zepp Sapporo.
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Yep, you basically stand in line and when the doors open, go find whatever available seating there is. Usually there are designated seating areas for seniors and the handicapped, but everything else is first come first serve.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
How can I live and work in Japan without a collage degree. What are my options to make this happen.
How can I live and work in Japan without a collage degree. What are my options to make this happen.?
I'm a US citizen in my early 30's hoping to live and work in Japan for at least a year and hopefully longer but I do not have a BA degree for the visa requirement. What would be my best course of action for realizing this goal? I have worked in construction management for several years, owned my own business for a time and held positions which normally require a degree but I lack that elusive paper. Are there any other courses I can take or skills that can help get around this requirement? Which visa should I apply for if I intend to visit and search for a job? Can I be sponsored by a company if I am already there? I know a 4 year degree is best but I would be nearly 40 by the time I could have that and I would like to be in Japan within a year or so. I welcome any answers or ideas, have you done this or know how? Please help. I have researched many answers here and also most of the Japan jobs websites so I have an idea of whats out there. I appreciate any advise. Also, I am completely open to a new career, really anything. The main reason I desire to try Japan is a life long fascination with the culture and I would be willing to sacrifice some comforts to be there. Thanks for the replies.
Teaching - 3 Answers
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it is easy you go back to college and finish it because if you do you will get more money to live in a mansion in Japan
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If this is truly your goal to live and work in Japan in your present field, than you should likely get the BA that you think that you need. You will be nearly 40 in 4 years even if you don't go to University. If you simply want to go to Japan to work to experience the culture, you may want to consider teaching English as a second language. The training period is relatively short -- weeks, not years -- and jobs seem to be plentiful. I know a couple of young people who have done this here in Canada. It may be something you want to investigate. Good luck.
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Obtain BA in the US first is the best way. And start to learn Japanese. Japan don't take positive immigrant policy like the west. They are mono culture. Since 98% of the population is Japanese, people do not (need to) speak English in their daily life. Speaking Japanese is necessary for getting decent job. Employer can't hire tourist cos they know it is illegal. And Japan do not issue visa for simile labors, such as waiter, dish washer, janitor and construction worker, etc. Going to Japanese language school is another option. However, it'll cost a lot.
I'm a US citizen in my early 30's hoping to live and work in Japan for at least a year and hopefully longer but I do not have a BA degree for the visa requirement. What would be my best course of action for realizing this goal? I have worked in construction management for several years, owned my own business for a time and held positions which normally require a degree but I lack that elusive paper. Are there any other courses I can take or skills that can help get around this requirement? Which visa should I apply for if I intend to visit and search for a job? Can I be sponsored by a company if I am already there? I know a 4 year degree is best but I would be nearly 40 by the time I could have that and I would like to be in Japan within a year or so. I welcome any answers or ideas, have you done this or know how? Please help. I have researched many answers here and also most of the Japan jobs websites so I have an idea of whats out there. I appreciate any advise. Also, I am completely open to a new career, really anything. The main reason I desire to try Japan is a life long fascination with the culture and I would be willing to sacrifice some comforts to be there. Thanks for the replies.
Teaching - 3 Answers
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it is easy you go back to college and finish it because if you do you will get more money to live in a mansion in Japan
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If this is truly your goal to live and work in Japan in your present field, than you should likely get the BA that you think that you need. You will be nearly 40 in 4 years even if you don't go to University. If you simply want to go to Japan to work to experience the culture, you may want to consider teaching English as a second language. The training period is relatively short -- weeks, not years -- and jobs seem to be plentiful. I know a couple of young people who have done this here in Canada. It may be something you want to investigate. Good luck.
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Obtain BA in the US first is the best way. And start to learn Japanese. Japan don't take positive immigrant policy like the west. They are mono culture. Since 98% of the population is Japanese, people do not (need to) speak English in their daily life. Speaking Japanese is necessary for getting decent job. Employer can't hire tourist cos they know it is illegal. And Japan do not issue visa for simile labors, such as waiter, dish washer, janitor and construction worker, etc. Going to Japanese language school is another option. However, it'll cost a lot.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Wanting to live/work in Japan although I barely know the language. No Bachelors degree any suggestions
Wanting to live/work in Japan although I barely know the language. No Bachelors degree any suggestions?
Hello I am wanting to experience life in Tokyo, Japan. I have always been fascinated with Japan. Does anyone know any programs that are available for temporary work in Japan that one may obtain without a Bachelors Degree? I am currently in college but my university does not allow study abroad and my college doesn't offer Japanese language classes. I am wanting a total immersion in the culture any suggestions?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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If you don't mind paying for them, then there are plenty of programs out there for you to take. Just because your university doesn't allow study abroad doesn't mean that you can't go. It just means that will not get any academic credits for going. You can just apply for a program. Of course, the negative side of this is that you can only go in the summer, or if you want to go for a semester or an academic year then you would have to request a break from your university. Again, there are many options available for total immersion, even in summer term. Another way is to look for program that are sponsored by a U.S. university. This basically means that the sponsored university will give you the credit and you can just transfer the credit from this university to your university. This way, the credits would just be "transfer credits," not "study abroad credits." Your university will probably accept them, unless there's policy against it somehow, though I can't think what that might be. Some examples of this transferable programs are the KCP International Japanese Language School (credits provided by Western Washington university) and the program at Sophia University of Japan (credits provided by University of Miami). Take a look at this for more program choices: http://www.studyabroad.com/programs/academic/japan As for working, Some semester and academic year programs do offer internship opportunities, and I've heard that if you do a good job they might offer you a permanent position after you graduate. I've heard about this at the IES (www.iesabroad.org), but you might want to double check this and to look around for other options. Hope this helps!
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well, there are factory & food types jobs you can do without knowing the language here. Also you can look into online study abroad programs like IES. They are for students who don't have affiliated study abroad contacts in the country you wish to study in. You don't need to know any Japanese, although you do study it once here. You could also be a private English tutor in Tokyo.
Hello I am wanting to experience life in Tokyo, Japan. I have always been fascinated with Japan. Does anyone know any programs that are available for temporary work in Japan that one may obtain without a Bachelors Degree? I am currently in college but my university does not allow study abroad and my college doesn't offer Japanese language classes. I am wanting a total immersion in the culture any suggestions?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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If you don't mind paying for them, then there are plenty of programs out there for you to take. Just because your university doesn't allow study abroad doesn't mean that you can't go. It just means that will not get any academic credits for going. You can just apply for a program. Of course, the negative side of this is that you can only go in the summer, or if you want to go for a semester or an academic year then you would have to request a break from your university. Again, there are many options available for total immersion, even in summer term. Another way is to look for program that are sponsored by a U.S. university. This basically means that the sponsored university will give you the credit and you can just transfer the credit from this university to your university. This way, the credits would just be "transfer credits," not "study abroad credits." Your university will probably accept them, unless there's policy against it somehow, though I can't think what that might be. Some examples of this transferable programs are the KCP International Japanese Language School (credits provided by Western Washington university) and the program at Sophia University of Japan (credits provided by University of Miami). Take a look at this for more program choices: http://www.studyabroad.com/programs/academic/japan As for working, Some semester and academic year programs do offer internship opportunities, and I've heard that if you do a good job they might offer you a permanent position after you graduate. I've heard about this at the IES (www.iesabroad.org), but you might want to double check this and to look around for other options. Hope this helps!
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well, there are factory & food types jobs you can do without knowing the language here. Also you can look into online study abroad programs like IES. They are for students who don't have affiliated study abroad contacts in the country you wish to study in. You don't need to know any Japanese, although you do study it once here. You could also be a private English tutor in Tokyo.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
How do I go about getting a work visa for working in Japan
How do I go about getting a work visa for working in Japan?
I am trying to get a job in Japan teaching in English. I've already applied to a grip of programs, but some of them ask if I've already got a work visa. How does one go about getting a work visa to work in Japan before being accepted to a program?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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You need to talk to your local Japanese Embassy/Consulate in the first instance, they can give you the forms to fill out. You may be able to contact them on the web
I am trying to get a job in Japan teaching in English. I've already applied to a grip of programs, but some of them ask if I've already got a work visa. How does one go about getting a work visa to work in Japan before being accepted to a program?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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You need to talk to your local Japanese Embassy/Consulate in the first instance, they can give you the forms to fill out. You may be able to contact them on the web
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Can someone help me understand how addressing in Japan work
Can someone help me understand how addressing in Japan work?
In US there is States then State's Capital and cities. Like California then some random cities of California: LA, Malibu etc... but in Japan how does that work? Cities, Prefecture, District? (I don't know any way to put this in sorry)
Japan - 2 Answers
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That really isn't addressing as you described. Do you mean "order of precedence" ? In the US a address is written as: Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code (zip code) For example: 123 Main Street Beverly Hills, California 90210 in Japan it is written as postal code prefecture (like a state), city, city area, and numbers designating what part of the city area, house number and or apartment numbers person's name If written in English, it can follow the American style of Name address numbers + area City, prefecture postal code Though there is no real "formal" way to do it if written in English. If you mean "order of precedence" like in America (vs addressing) It would be Prefecture, City (or town, village), then city area/ward area. USA is very similar, for example. New York State, New York City, Manhattan (or bronx or queens etc) when it comes to order of precedence. You go from largest to smallest in order of precedence.
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The Japanese addressing system works pretty much in the opposite way the western system does. It starts with the largest entity : prefectures. If I was to find a western equivalent, these are basically states, provinces or departments (depending on where you are currently located). There are 47 of these in Japan. The second part of the address is the municipality. For big cities, the city name is the municipality. Otherwise, a district and town or village name are also included in the address. Next, we have the ward, followed by the city district, the block, and finally the house number. On a more micro level, the block and house numbers are not attributed in a sequential manner, like in the west. Your block receives the number 1 if it was the first block built in that city district, and so on. It's the same thing for house numbers; if your house is the 5th to get built on that block, your house number will be 5 regardless of it's physical location on the block. So, to recap: 1. Prefecture 2. Municipality (for big cities) OR Municipality, District and Town/Village name. 3. Ward 4. City District 5. Block 6. House number Hope that helps! ------------ Interested in getting a first hand review of a trip to Australia? Might make you want to visit some day! http://joeinaus.blogspot.com/ (house number)
In US there is States then State's Capital and cities. Like California then some random cities of California: LA, Malibu etc... but in Japan how does that work? Cities, Prefecture, District? (I don't know any way to put this in sorry)
Japan - 2 Answers
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That really isn't addressing as you described. Do you mean "order of precedence" ? In the US a address is written as: Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code (zip code) For example: 123 Main Street Beverly Hills, California 90210 in Japan it is written as postal code prefecture (like a state), city, city area, and numbers designating what part of the city area, house number and or apartment numbers person's name If written in English, it can follow the American style of Name address numbers + area City, prefecture postal code Though there is no real "formal" way to do it if written in English. If you mean "order of precedence" like in America (vs addressing) It would be Prefecture, City (or town, village), then city area/ward area. USA is very similar, for example. New York State, New York City, Manhattan (or bronx or queens etc) when it comes to order of precedence. You go from largest to smallest in order of precedence.
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The Japanese addressing system works pretty much in the opposite way the western system does. It starts with the largest entity : prefectures. If I was to find a western equivalent, these are basically states, provinces or departments (depending on where you are currently located). There are 47 of these in Japan. The second part of the address is the municipality. For big cities, the city name is the municipality. Otherwise, a district and town or village name are also included in the address. Next, we have the ward, followed by the city district, the block, and finally the house number. On a more micro level, the block and house numbers are not attributed in a sequential manner, like in the west. Your block receives the number 1 if it was the first block built in that city district, and so on. It's the same thing for house numbers; if your house is the 5th to get built on that block, your house number will be 5 regardless of it's physical location on the block. So, to recap: 1. Prefecture 2. Municipality (for big cities) OR Municipality, District and Town/Village name. 3. Ward 4. City District 5. Block 6. House number Hope that helps! ------------ Interested in getting a first hand review of a trip to Australia? Might make you want to visit some day! http://joeinaus.blogspot.com/ (house number)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Can television bought in Japan work in India
Can television bought in Japan work in India?
I recently bought a television from Japan, when I played it in India the picture keeps flickering. Even when I play movies using with the DVD player I bought from Japan same thing happens. I using an adapter to convert the current from 220v - 100v Can someone tell me what might be the problem? Its more like a constant flickering where I cannot see the picture properly. Its more like running picture but the sound is fine. The same happens when I watch DVD movies using my DVD player and disc bought in Japan.
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I'm surprised that it works at all, considering that Japan uses NTSC-M, and India uses PAL-B. Besides being different color encoding standards, the horizontal scan rates and vertical refresh rates are also different. Be that as it may, you say it's working but you're bothered by a flickering. Since Japan's vertical refresh rate is 60 fields per second, and India's electrical frequency is 50 cycles per second, you're probably seeing the difference frequency between your TV display and the lights in your room. While 60 times a second is pretty fast, and even the slower 50 times a second is still okay, you're seeing a difference frequency of 10 times a second, and THAT is noticeable. Like watching an old cowboy movie where the stagecoach spokes appear to be spinning backward. The spiinning spokes are one frequency, but the film frame rate are a different frequency, so a difference is created that looks out of sync. If you turn off ALL lights, you should see the flicker substantially reduced. Edit: THAT sounds more likely. The TV cannot lock up to the video because it's playing at a different rate than the TV If that's the case, it probably looks like jagged slanted lines, maybe with color flickering in and out. It has nothing to do with power or adapters, but the different TV standards used in the two countries. You have an NTSC TV, which doesn't work with local PAL broadcasters. Even with an NTSC DVD player, you're buying local PAL DVD's which are incompatible. If you can buy NTSC DVD's, you should be able to watch them, but then you'll see the flickering that I described previously, like the old-time movie flickering.
I recently bought a television from Japan, when I played it in India the picture keeps flickering. Even when I play movies using with the DVD player I bought from Japan same thing happens. I using an adapter to convert the current from 220v - 100v Can someone tell me what might be the problem? Its more like a constant flickering where I cannot see the picture properly. Its more like running picture but the sound is fine. The same happens when I watch DVD movies using my DVD player and disc bought in Japan.
Other - Electronics - 1 Answers
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I'm surprised that it works at all, considering that Japan uses NTSC-M, and India uses PAL-B. Besides being different color encoding standards, the horizontal scan rates and vertical refresh rates are also different. Be that as it may, you say it's working but you're bothered by a flickering. Since Japan's vertical refresh rate is 60 fields per second, and India's electrical frequency is 50 cycles per second, you're probably seeing the difference frequency between your TV display and the lights in your room. While 60 times a second is pretty fast, and even the slower 50 times a second is still okay, you're seeing a difference frequency of 10 times a second, and THAT is noticeable. Like watching an old cowboy movie where the stagecoach spokes appear to be spinning backward. The spiinning spokes are one frequency, but the film frame rate are a different frequency, so a difference is created that looks out of sync. If you turn off ALL lights, you should see the flicker substantially reduced. Edit: THAT sounds more likely. The TV cannot lock up to the video because it's playing at a different rate than the TV If that's the case, it probably looks like jagged slanted lines, maybe with color flickering in and out. It has nothing to do with power or adapters, but the different TV standards used in the two countries. You have an NTSC TV, which doesn't work with local PAL broadcasters. Even with an NTSC DVD player, you're buying local PAL DVD's which are incompatible. If you can buy NTSC DVD's, you should be able to watch them, but then you'll see the flickering that I described previously, like the old-time movie flickering.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Do imported games from japan work on the us version of the dreamcast
Do imported games from japan work on the us version of the dreamcast?
i want to get a game but it is from japan will it work in my dreamcast
Video & Online Games - 1 Answers
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Yes, but you must burn a boot-cd first. I recommend Utopia. Find it here: http://dreamcast-talk.com/guides/utopia.html
i want to get a game but it is from japan will it work in my dreamcast
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Yes, but you must burn a boot-cd first. I recommend Utopia. Find it here: http://dreamcast-talk.com/guides/utopia.html
Sunday, March 1, 2009
does ps3 move controller bought from japan work in usa
does ps3 move controller bought from japan work in usa?
I'm currently in japan and the seller at the store warned me about buying the ps3 move controller, telling me that it WILL NOT work with north american devices. True or False?
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False. All controllers, from any country, will work with any PS3 system.
I'm currently in japan and the seller at the store warned me about buying the ps3 move controller, telling me that it WILL NOT work with north american devices. True or False?
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False. All controllers, from any country, will work with any PS3 system.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Will games I buy from Japan work in America
Will games I buy from Japan work in America?
I'm going to go to Japan during the summer and I was wondering if I buy a game for the Wii and DVDs from japan would it work in America? Some people told me that it wouldn't work and I just wanted to makes sure of it. It's for USA and Is it the same for DVDS?
Nintendo Wii - 4 Answers
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depends which country in américa, since even in the continent the game consoles have different tweaks. so be more specific to which country you are bringing those to.
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yes but only if is from the brand.
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The wii is region locked so Japanese games wont work on an American console, at least not without modifying the console, as for the DVD's it depends on the DVD player most wont play DVD's from other countries, but some do.
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Japanese DVD and Wii games will not work on an American Wii or Region 1 DVD. If you have a DVD player that's for all regions, then you can watch Japanese DVDs on it.
I'm going to go to Japan during the summer and I was wondering if I buy a game for the Wii and DVDs from japan would it work in America? Some people told me that it wouldn't work and I just wanted to makes sure of it. It's for USA and Is it the same for DVDS?
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depends which country in américa, since even in the continent the game consoles have different tweaks. so be more specific to which country you are bringing those to.
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yes but only if is from the brand.
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The wii is region locked so Japanese games wont work on an American console, at least not without modifying the console, as for the DVD's it depends on the DVD player most wont play DVD's from other countries, but some do.
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Japanese DVD and Wii games will not work on an American Wii or Region 1 DVD. If you have a DVD player that's for all regions, then you can watch Japanese DVDs on it.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Would a Gamecube memory card purchased in Japan work on an American Wii
Would a Gamecube memory card purchased in Japan work on an American Wii?
In the move to Japan I lost a memory card for my Gamecube. I was thinking about buying a new card here but I'm not sure if it will work for my American Wii. I know that I can't play Japanese games but I wondered if memory cards were coded similarly or not? First helpful answer wins the prize!
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I think it should work, I have used imported Japan games on other US systems that have saved to a US memory card- so I don't think it should be a problem the other way around.
In the move to Japan I lost a memory card for my Gamecube. I was thinking about buying a new card here but I'm not sure if it will work for my American Wii. I know that I can't play Japanese games but I wondered if memory cards were coded similarly or not? First helpful answer wins the prize!
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I think it should work, I have used imported Japan games on other US systems that have saved to a US memory card- so I don't think it should be a problem the other way around.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Will DVD's from Japan work in North America and will they have english subs
Will DVD's from Japan work in North America and will they have english subs?
I'd like to buy some of my favorite anime series online from Japan and I was wondering if they would work in a DVD player/PS3 in North America? And would they most likely have english subs? Don't ask me why I just don't buy the english dubs because they plain suck.
Other - Electronics - 3 Answers
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Most DVD's from the Japan will not work in North America because of the region codes. North America is region 1 Japan is region 2 If you are lucky, it won't have a region code, but I've only seen porn movies with no region codes. Region code ALL is another code that plays worldwide.
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depends but check your PS3 cuz it might be region free that can play any dvd... i have a region free dvd player... and i can watch any movie i want so call sony or check the ps3 box to see if its region free...
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Its not likely they will have English subs (unless they are being marketed to English audiences)... Many high production films in Japan dont even have English subs... except for the Ghibli movies for some reason. Good opportunity to learn some Japanese
I'd like to buy some of my favorite anime series online from Japan and I was wondering if they would work in a DVD player/PS3 in North America? And would they most likely have english subs? Don't ask me why I just don't buy the english dubs because they plain suck.
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Most DVD's from the Japan will not work in North America because of the region codes. North America is region 1 Japan is region 2 If you are lucky, it won't have a region code, but I've only seen porn movies with no region codes. Region code ALL is another code that plays worldwide.
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depends but check your PS3 cuz it might be region free that can play any dvd... i have a region free dvd player... and i can watch any movie i want so call sony or check the ps3 box to see if its region free...
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Its not likely they will have English subs (unless they are being marketed to English audiences)... Many high production films in Japan dont even have English subs... except for the Ghibli movies for some reason. Good opportunity to learn some Japanese
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Will a digital camera with a rechargeable battery bought in Japan work in Australia
Will a digital camera with a rechargeable battery bought in Japan work in Australia?
I want to buy a new camera from japan while im on holidays, will it work when i get back to australia?i know that i'll need an adaptor but i dont understand the voltage differences and if the battery charger will work here.
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Almost all chargers sold today will feature a power supply that can take any voltage in the world. If not then you can probably find something that will work in oz on ebay
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You'll probably be better off buying a camera where you are. Prices in Japan could be higher. Plus there maybe a problem with the warranty once you take it out of the country.Not to mention the added cost of buying a voltage converter.
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You will probably need an adapter but usually the cameras come with such things incorporated... I bought a Nikon from US and I am using it in Europe with no problem. I just changed the power adapter and I am charging my camera battery simple. You should ask the camera salesman if the camera you want to buy has an adapter incorporated and if not how much cost one and where can you find it. Good luck
I want to buy a new camera from japan while im on holidays, will it work when i get back to australia?i know that i'll need an adaptor but i dont understand the voltage differences and if the battery charger will work here.
Cameras - 3 Answers
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Almost all chargers sold today will feature a power supply that can take any voltage in the world. If not then you can probably find something that will work in oz on ebay
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You'll probably be better off buying a camera where you are. Prices in Japan could be higher. Plus there maybe a problem with the warranty once you take it out of the country.Not to mention the added cost of buying a voltage converter.
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You will probably need an adapter but usually the cameras come with such things incorporated... I bought a Nikon from US and I am using it in Europe with no problem. I just changed the power adapter and I am charging my camera battery simple. You should ask the camera salesman if the camera you want to buy has an adapter incorporated and if not how much cost one and where can you find it. Good luck
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
will text free for ipod touch work in japan
will text free for ipod touch work in japan?
im going to japan in two weeks and i live in the states. i wont be able to use my phone to text and so i was wondering if the app "text free" will work when i go over there and if it wont is there an app thats free and has unlimited texting?
Music & Music Players - 1 Answers
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As long as you can access the WiFi internet, you should be able to use "text free" in Japan, or anywhere in the world. (Maybe not in China because of the censorship.) The problem is, how you find a free WiFi, or even a paid public WiFi service in Japan? Most paid WiFi services in Japan require the pre-registration to obtain a WEP key to connect to the service in the public place. You can not sign up for the service online at the time of the initial use, because they use the WEP key for security and you don't have it (WEP key) until you sign up to connect to their web site. Some places sell a one-day pass, though.
im going to japan in two weeks and i live in the states. i wont be able to use my phone to text and so i was wondering if the app "text free" will work when i go over there and if it wont is there an app thats free and has unlimited texting?
Music & Music Players - 1 Answers
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As long as you can access the WiFi internet, you should be able to use "text free" in Japan, or anywhere in the world. (Maybe not in China because of the censorship.) The problem is, how you find a free WiFi, or even a paid public WiFi service in Japan? Most paid WiFi services in Japan require the pre-registration to obtain a WEP key to connect to the service in the public place. You can not sign up for the service online at the time of the initial use, because they use the WEP key for security and you don't have it (WEP key) until you sign up to connect to their web site. Some places sell a one-day pass, though.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
How to get a visa that allows me to work in Japan
How to get a visa that allows me to work in Japan?
I'm from Ireland. How do I get a visa that allows me to work in Japan? (working visa,etc). I have already worked in Japan for 1 year on a working holiday visa. Now that visa has expired and I have returned to my home country. However I would like to move back to Japan again next year. As far as I know, I cannot get another working holiday visa. What visa do I need that would let me work in Japan long term (teaching English). Thank you.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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search the US STATE DEPARTMENT JOBS site and ask them if you can apply for a teaching position there. They have several internal visa's available to those who work for them. see site below. best of luck to you.
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Your employer will have to apply for an employment visa for you.
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You could maybe get an English Teacher Assistant visa. It means, being the assistant of an English teacher in an English class. It's possible to get but you'll need to do some googling.
I'm from Ireland. How do I get a visa that allows me to work in Japan? (working visa,etc). I have already worked in Japan for 1 year on a working holiday visa. Now that visa has expired and I have returned to my home country. However I would like to move back to Japan again next year. As far as I know, I cannot get another working holiday visa. What visa do I need that would let me work in Japan long term (teaching English). Thank you.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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search the US STATE DEPARTMENT JOBS site and ask them if you can apply for a teaching position there. They have several internal visa's available to those who work for them. see site below. best of luck to you.
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Your employer will have to apply for an employment visa for you.
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You could maybe get an English Teacher Assistant visa. It means, being the assistant of an English teacher in an English class. It's possible to get but you'll need to do some googling.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
How does foreign exchange work? - Japan to America
How does foreign exchange work? - Japan to America?
To be blunt, I'm just trying to write a story about a Japanese kid going to America and figured I need details since I'm not japanese. What confused me was Japan's voluntary high school and their grade system. If you are a native Japanese exchanging to America, and you are in that "voluntary" high school, what do you exchange into in America? Say I'm "First Year" in Japan. Do I go to America's "Freshmen" grade? Also, how long can a foreign exchange student stay in America? A month? A year? Also, how young can these kids transfer? Is there an age limit?
Japan - 1 Answers
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>Say I'm "First Year" in Japan. Do I go to America's "Freshmen" grade? It depends on each school. 1st year of high school is 10th grade in US. So if the high school in US is 4-year one, he would be transferred to sophomore year. >Also, how long can a foreign exchange student stay in America? A month? A year? It's possible to stay one year if you got that kind of visa. >Also, how young can these kids transfer? Is there an age limit? If you are talking about high schools, you must be 15 to join a high school in Japan. So that's age limit.
To be blunt, I'm just trying to write a story about a Japanese kid going to America and figured I need details since I'm not japanese. What confused me was Japan's voluntary high school and their grade system. If you are a native Japanese exchanging to America, and you are in that "voluntary" high school, what do you exchange into in America? Say I'm "First Year" in Japan. Do I go to America's "Freshmen" grade? Also, how long can a foreign exchange student stay in America? A month? A year? Also, how young can these kids transfer? Is there an age limit?
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>Say I'm "First Year" in Japan. Do I go to America's "Freshmen" grade? It depends on each school. 1st year of high school is 10th grade in US. So if the high school in US is 4-year one, he would be transferred to sophomore year. >Also, how long can a foreign exchange student stay in America? A month? A year? It's possible to stay one year if you got that kind of visa. >Also, how young can these kids transfer? Is there an age limit? If you are talking about high schools, you must be 15 to join a high school in Japan. So that's age limit.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
How can I work in japan, to help..
How can I work in japan, to help...?
with the earthquake disaster. I'm trying to find a website, or company that will hire me, or give me info on how, I can go to Japan, and work, to help with the disaster.
Japan - 7 Answers
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I don't think there are any. Many Japanese from all over Japan have gone up there to help. What they really need is money. $300 billion of it. Just $10 can help.
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You at least have to pay your air fare and accommodation in Japan. And you will find many volunteer openings while you stay in Japan.
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Unless you can speak Japanese fluently you are going to be about as useful as tits on a bull. Maybe there are some groups in the U.S., or whatever country you are from, organizing such an effort and you could sign up to be part of it. Other than that, donations to the Red Cross are the easiest way to help out.
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You are not going to be hired for anything in Japan if you don't have a skill that they need regardless of how earnest you are in wanting to help. The Japanese affected by the tsunami need more than just someone passing out food and water. Japan is facing a growing financial crisis because the economy was not healthy even before the tsunami struck, and now it is even worse. Hiring any foreigner to work in Japan will have to meet one criteria - you must have a skill or expertise in something that the Japanese do not have AND it contributes to the growth of their economy. The entire infrastructure of the affected region is basically gone and that means no jobs in an already bad economy, no housing in a country already short on housing, no place to build new houses because the land sunk 14 inches and is now a flood plain which only makes any future typhoon or tsunami incursions a very a serious danger. Then there is the area around Fukushima which is a radiation hazard and will be that way until the reactors are dismantle if that is even possible. If you are serious about working in Japan, then get not just an education but a great education in a field that they need. Remember, Japan is a modern 21st century nation not some backwards 3rd world country. You are going to have to aim high.
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Not job per se, but volunteer work. If you are in college, or not, you could propose to local businesses or scholarship foundations to fund your trip to Japan, providing you are really doing useful work there on a volunteer basis. America has foundations like habitat for humanity, the Peace Corps, and many others. And now there are some groups dedicated to rebuilding Japan. Check them out. You won't necessarily get a paycheck, but volunteer work pays off in a lot of ways.
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The best way you can help support the relief effort is by making a donation to the Red Cross Japan Disaster Appeal via their website at https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp
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You are not going to be 'paid' for working in the disaster zone. You have not listed any skills whatsoever that is useful in disaster relief nor how can you contribute to the reconstruction efforts. You obviously have no idea what volunteer work is all about, since there are many organizations like the Red Cross that have raised assistance for Japan. Please do a search on Y!A before asking retarded questions again and again.
with the earthquake disaster. I'm trying to find a website, or company that will hire me, or give me info on how, I can go to Japan, and work, to help with the disaster.
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I don't think there are any. Many Japanese from all over Japan have gone up there to help. What they really need is money. $300 billion of it. Just $10 can help.
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You at least have to pay your air fare and accommodation in Japan. And you will find many volunteer openings while you stay in Japan.
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Unless you can speak Japanese fluently you are going to be about as useful as tits on a bull. Maybe there are some groups in the U.S., or whatever country you are from, organizing such an effort and you could sign up to be part of it. Other than that, donations to the Red Cross are the easiest way to help out.
4 :
You are not going to be hired for anything in Japan if you don't have a skill that they need regardless of how earnest you are in wanting to help. The Japanese affected by the tsunami need more than just someone passing out food and water. Japan is facing a growing financial crisis because the economy was not healthy even before the tsunami struck, and now it is even worse. Hiring any foreigner to work in Japan will have to meet one criteria - you must have a skill or expertise in something that the Japanese do not have AND it contributes to the growth of their economy. The entire infrastructure of the affected region is basically gone and that means no jobs in an already bad economy, no housing in a country already short on housing, no place to build new houses because the land sunk 14 inches and is now a flood plain which only makes any future typhoon or tsunami incursions a very a serious danger. Then there is the area around Fukushima which is a radiation hazard and will be that way until the reactors are dismantle if that is even possible. If you are serious about working in Japan, then get not just an education but a great education in a field that they need. Remember, Japan is a modern 21st century nation not some backwards 3rd world country. You are going to have to aim high.
5 :
Not job per se, but volunteer work. If you are in college, or not, you could propose to local businesses or scholarship foundations to fund your trip to Japan, providing you are really doing useful work there on a volunteer basis. America has foundations like habitat for humanity, the Peace Corps, and many others. And now there are some groups dedicated to rebuilding Japan. Check them out. You won't necessarily get a paycheck, but volunteer work pays off in a lot of ways.
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The best way you can help support the relief effort is by making a donation to the Red Cross Japan Disaster Appeal via their website at https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp
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You are not going to be 'paid' for working in the disaster zone. You have not listed any skills whatsoever that is useful in disaster relief nor how can you contribute to the reconstruction efforts. You obviously have no idea what volunteer work is all about, since there are many organizations like the Red Cross that have raised assistance for Japan. Please do a search on Y!A before asking retarded questions again and again.
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