are there any chances of an indian hospital sending doctors to work in japan?
and can a doctor get a job in japan-a foreign hospital without having to learn to be very fluent in the language?(i heard all the paper work is in japanese)
Japan - 4 Answers
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The short answer is no in that even Doctors without Borders weren't allowed to do emergency aid work after recent major earthquakes in Japan. It is possible for a foreign doctor to get a medical license in Japan. There are two exams to pass. One is a Japanese proficiency exam, and the other is a regular doctor's exam that a fresh graduate from medical school should be taking. Suppose an Indian doctor has the necessary Japanese medical license (not impossible, but the proficiency in Japanese is the bottleneck). It probably won't be the Indian hospital that sends the doctor to Japan. Japanese hospitals aren't recruiting in India either, so it's really the doctor making the move to Japan on their own prerogative.
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I don't think there are "foreign hospitals" in Japan. We have only Japanese hospitals. And they don't need to hire foreign doctors. So the short answer is NO.
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No chance.
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No chance because all medical doctors must have passed Japanese exam sucessfully to be qualified officially as to behave any medical treatment or consultation in Japan. Why don't Indian hospital invite Japanese patients to take medical treatment instead. Many Thailand hospitals are doing that kind of profitable business now already.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
I am a US citizen and my wife has US green card. Now I work in Japan. How can we keep the US green card
I am a US citizen and my wife has US green card. Now I work in Japan. How can we keep the US green card?
I was not sent to Japan by a US company. Before coming, I heard that if we continue filing US federal taxes, my wife can keep her US green card. Is this true or do I have to bring her back to US every 6 months to keep her green card active?
Immigration - 6 Answers
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keep it in your wallet
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Neither of your "options" is correct. You may file taxes as a nonresident. The card is not an ATM-like card that needs to be "activated" or "kept active". It doesn't work like that. Your wife can protect her status by obtaining a REENTRY PERMIT from the CIS. It is valid for a period of two years. She may reapply for another one if needed, as the document itself cannot be renewed. It is not issued overseas. She can stay out while the reentry permit is valid, and must reenter the U.S. before it expires. The only question someone will ask if you renew a reentry permit is what is her actual intent? If she cannot show an intent to return to the U.S. and resume her residence, the CIS does not have to renew the reentry permit. They have that option, and they may ask her to surrender her green card. I guess the big question here is, how long to you plan to stay in Japan? Is it your intent to return to the United States? Another thing to remember is that the time spent away does not count towards establishing residence in the U.S. for naturalization purposes.
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on returning to the states your wife can apply for permanent residency (because she is your wife) and therefore doesn't need a green card. Before permanent residency is granted she is able to work in the US. Once the marriage has been proved "lasting" the INIS will grant her permanent residency (almost never refused)
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To keep green card, she'll need to spend over 6 months in the US. it can be as much as 6 months and one day! if you already have your passport then your okay. you can stay out of the us as long as you wish. as far as the taxes, i'm not really sure.
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you can apply for a I-131 (application for extended stay outside of country) this your wife has to do while in the U.S . She does not have to wait for application to be approved before going to Japan however. On the form she can ask for extension to be sent to aU.S embassy in Japan which will post it to you!! This i-131 is valid for two years only. It will cost $305 for this application. However this will affect her time on applying for citizenship as the time she has already spent in U.S will not count . She will start from day one when re-entering U.S so she will have to wait a further 3-5 years to become a citizen!! if your wife does not apply for this and spends more than a year out of the U.S , it is considered an abandonment of residency and she will no longer be considered a permanent resident and as such you will have problems getting your wife back into U.S.
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Hi, You can find all types of info related to Green Card on http://www.guideforbetterlife.com . Good luck!
I was not sent to Japan by a US company. Before coming, I heard that if we continue filing US federal taxes, my wife can keep her US green card. Is this true or do I have to bring her back to US every 6 months to keep her green card active?
Immigration - 6 Answers
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keep it in your wallet
2 :
Neither of your "options" is correct. You may file taxes as a nonresident. The card is not an ATM-like card that needs to be "activated" or "kept active". It doesn't work like that. Your wife can protect her status by obtaining a REENTRY PERMIT from the CIS. It is valid for a period of two years. She may reapply for another one if needed, as the document itself cannot be renewed. It is not issued overseas. She can stay out while the reentry permit is valid, and must reenter the U.S. before it expires. The only question someone will ask if you renew a reentry permit is what is her actual intent? If she cannot show an intent to return to the U.S. and resume her residence, the CIS does not have to renew the reentry permit. They have that option, and they may ask her to surrender her green card. I guess the big question here is, how long to you plan to stay in Japan? Is it your intent to return to the United States? Another thing to remember is that the time spent away does not count towards establishing residence in the U.S. for naturalization purposes.
3 :
on returning to the states your wife can apply for permanent residency (because she is your wife) and therefore doesn't need a green card. Before permanent residency is granted she is able to work in the US. Once the marriage has been proved "lasting" the INIS will grant her permanent residency (almost never refused)
4 :
To keep green card, she'll need to spend over 6 months in the US. it can be as much as 6 months and one day! if you already have your passport then your okay. you can stay out of the us as long as you wish. as far as the taxes, i'm not really sure.
5 :
you can apply for a I-131 (application for extended stay outside of country) this your wife has to do while in the U.S . She does not have to wait for application to be approved before going to Japan however. On the form she can ask for extension to be sent to aU.S embassy in Japan which will post it to you!! This i-131 is valid for two years only. It will cost $305 for this application. However this will affect her time on applying for citizenship as the time she has already spent in U.S will not count . She will start from day one when re-entering U.S so she will have to wait a further 3-5 years to become a citizen!! if your wife does not apply for this and spends more than a year out of the U.S , it is considered an abandonment of residency and she will no longer be considered a permanent resident and as such you will have problems getting your wife back into U.S.
6 :
Hi, You can find all types of info related to Green Card on http://www.guideforbetterlife.com . Good luck!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Will an Japanese iPod (bought in Japan) work with a American iTunes
Will an Japanese iPod (bought in Japan) work with a American iTunes?
I live in Japan and I had an iPod bought in the US. The iPod broke and I am buying one from a Japanese store. Will it work with my iTunes?
Music & Music Players - 4 Answers
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Well as long as it's a genuine ipod I don't see why it won't work. Possible of course
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I bought my i-pod in Thailand... works fine, I'm in Europe... don't see why it shouldn't :)
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Yes it will work
I live in Japan and I had an iPod bought in the US. The iPod broke and I am buying one from a Japanese store. Will it work with my iTunes?
Music & Music Players - 4 Answers
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Well as long as it's a genuine ipod I don't see why it won't work. Possible of course
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I bought my i-pod in Thailand... works fine, I'm in Europe... don't see why it shouldn't :)
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Yes it will work
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I want to work in Japan but don't have a degree. Are there any ways around this
I want to work in Japan but don't have a degree. Are there any ways around this?
I'm 19, from the UK and have a National Diploma. Are there any ways to gain a working visa for Japan without having a degree. Can work experience substitute instead? What do i need without question? Thanks
Japan - 3 Answers
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Yes-you are from the UK so you could get a working holiday visa, which is actually the most desirable kind from the job-hunting perspective. You could also work up to 20 hours a week on a pre-college or a culture visa. They are a lot stricter nowadays about making sure you are actually attending classes, etc., but it's not as if someone follows you around and keeps track of how many hours you work. For the purpose of language teaching it's only contact hours that count towards your 20 in any case. Culture visas used to be abused back in the day and there was a crackdown, but it is still possible to obtain one if you are really keen on karate or tea ceremony or whatever. Obviously you couldn't be on a working holiday or student visa forever, but you could spin it out a couple of years. What you need without question is money, but you don't actually have to have cash to meet the working holiday financial requirement-a letter of credit will do. So save up your money and just go.
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You're in luck, you have several options available to you. The first is to get a 4 year degree or equivalent. The second is to marry a Japanese national. The third is to have 10 years of documented experience (which means you can only work in that field). The fourth is to go on a working holiday which means you're limited to only working for 20 hours a week. Those are your choices.
3 :
Working-Holiday visa is totally different from Working visa. You may enjoy it if you have enough stock in your back pack, otherwise, all you have to do would be hell damned English teacher without any net income. It is because using working-holiday visa, you are only allowed to work within few money by which you absolutely can't survive in. You'll soon have to be obliged to take some illegal side-jobs either way, if you don't have enough budget to stay there in advance. Without having 4 year degree or equivalent, it is hardly get any sponsor who can apply C.O.E. for you in Japan to apply the WORKING visa. In addition, due to heavily recession at the moment, not so many companies are looking for new intellectual foreign employee there. No Japanese language skill as same as mother tongue can let you qo real quick to apply working visa to Japan if you understand the reality.
I'm 19, from the UK and have a National Diploma. Are there any ways to gain a working visa for Japan without having a degree. Can work experience substitute instead? What do i need without question? Thanks
Japan - 3 Answers
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1 :
Yes-you are from the UK so you could get a working holiday visa, which is actually the most desirable kind from the job-hunting perspective. You could also work up to 20 hours a week on a pre-college or a culture visa. They are a lot stricter nowadays about making sure you are actually attending classes, etc., but it's not as if someone follows you around and keeps track of how many hours you work. For the purpose of language teaching it's only contact hours that count towards your 20 in any case. Culture visas used to be abused back in the day and there was a crackdown, but it is still possible to obtain one if you are really keen on karate or tea ceremony or whatever. Obviously you couldn't be on a working holiday or student visa forever, but you could spin it out a couple of years. What you need without question is money, but you don't actually have to have cash to meet the working holiday financial requirement-a letter of credit will do. So save up your money and just go.
2 :
You're in luck, you have several options available to you. The first is to get a 4 year degree or equivalent. The second is to marry a Japanese national. The third is to have 10 years of documented experience (which means you can only work in that field). The fourth is to go on a working holiday which means you're limited to only working for 20 hours a week. Those are your choices.
3 :
Working-Holiday visa is totally different from Working visa. You may enjoy it if you have enough stock in your back pack, otherwise, all you have to do would be hell damned English teacher without any net income. It is because using working-holiday visa, you are only allowed to work within few money by which you absolutely can't survive in. You'll soon have to be obliged to take some illegal side-jobs either way, if you don't have enough budget to stay there in advance. Without having 4 year degree or equivalent, it is hardly get any sponsor who can apply C.O.E. for you in Japan to apply the WORKING visa. In addition, due to heavily recession at the moment, not so many companies are looking for new intellectual foreign employee there. No Japanese language skill as same as mother tongue can let you qo real quick to apply working visa to Japan if you understand the reality.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
What kinds of models get work in Japan
What kinds of models get work in Japan?
I am a 21 yr old Caucasian Australian model with blond hair and pale skin. I am 5'10'' and size 8-10. Would I be able to get modeling work, either commercial or runway, in Japan? I am with an Australian agency already but would love to work overseas! Thanks for your help :-)
Other - Beauty & Style - 1 Answers
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Why don't you contact with model agencies in Japan? Many Australians work as models there.
I am a 21 yr old Caucasian Australian model with blond hair and pale skin. I am 5'10'' and size 8-10. Would I be able to get modeling work, either commercial or runway, in Japan? I am with an Australian agency already but would love to work overseas! Thanks for your help :-)
Other - Beauty & Style - 1 Answers
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Why don't you contact with model agencies in Japan? Many Australians work as models there.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
organizations for voluntary work in japan
organizations for voluntary work in japan?
are there any organizations where i can volunteer to go help in japan?
Civic Participation - 2 Answers
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Red Cross.
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ask any govt official they will definetly guide
are there any organizations where i can volunteer to go help in japan?
Civic Participation - 2 Answers
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Red Cross.
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ask any govt official they will definetly guide
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Can a Wii bought in Japan work in New Zealand
Can a Wii bought in Japan work in New Zealand?
Hi!!!! For my son's birthday I want to buy him a Wii. Problem is we will move back to NZ next year and I'm wondering if the games etc are going to be compatible. I've got an adapter for the power so don't worry about that. Any help would be most appreciated!
Nintendo Wii - 3 Answers
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I'm pretty sure it would however, if hats the case why not buy him a wii in New Zealand?
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I'm sorry to say, but I've just been to Japan myself and I was told not to buy any of the wii games because they would not be compatiable with Australian Wii. However, there is a chance what I was told was wrong. I'm quite sure that it would work if the too systems are the same. In Australia (and assuming New Zealand is the same) we use the PAL system. Check to make sure that the Japan Wii's are PAL also.
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Sorry no... unfortunately all wiis and games bought in japan only work in japan. Japan has a special NTSC format that is even different from the North American NTSC. If you plan on buying games in new Zealand(most people buy more games) than your gonna need a PAL Wii.
Hi!!!! For my son's birthday I want to buy him a Wii. Problem is we will move back to NZ next year and I'm wondering if the games etc are going to be compatible. I've got an adapter for the power so don't worry about that. Any help would be most appreciated!
Nintendo Wii - 3 Answers
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I'm pretty sure it would however, if hats the case why not buy him a wii in New Zealand?
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I'm sorry to say, but I've just been to Japan myself and I was told not to buy any of the wii games because they would not be compatiable with Australian Wii. However, there is a chance what I was told was wrong. I'm quite sure that it would work if the too systems are the same. In Australia (and assuming New Zealand is the same) we use the PAL system. Check to make sure that the Japan Wii's are PAL also.
3 :
Sorry no... unfortunately all wiis and games bought in japan only work in japan. Japan has a special NTSC format that is even different from the North American NTSC. If you plan on buying games in new Zealand(most people buy more games) than your gonna need a PAL Wii.
Monday, November 1, 2010
How do I go about getting a work visa to live and work in Japan
How do I go about getting a work visa to live and work in Japan?
What is it? How do I get it? Is it hard to get it? Do you need to go to college to get one??? Thanks for any help in advance. Much appreaciated! I know I'm ignorant to these things. -Soni
Japan - 5 Answers
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Get a degree in the US first. Take JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) Level1, if you don't have. Japan is not immigrant country like the US. 98% of the population is Japanese. And Japan do not issue working permit to simple jobs, such as waitless, dishwasher and janitor, etc. Going to Japanese Univ is another option.
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To get a working visa, you must have a job first. The company that sponsers you will give you paperwork to take to the Japanese Embassy. For a foreigner to get a job in Japan, most companies require at least a university degree. Good luck!
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I guess it's very difficult. My friends need to work in Japan because the companies employing them request to do. The other cases I know are very few. If you are lucky and talented, you might move to Japan. 1) US army in Okinawa, or navy in Yokosuka 2) “Disney land†group is searching casts. ( like as “Cinderella†) If you are NOT US citizen, you might be able to apply for a Working Holiday Visa.
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If you can get working holidays visa and also likes to skiing or snowboard may be you can look for the job in Niseko Hokkaido One more may be if you can apply for ALT teacher for Japan, teaching English to high school students I think this is easy way
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hello, this must be really useful)) http://www.thunderguy.com/japan/work-in-japan/work-visa/work-visa-process/
What is it? How do I get it? Is it hard to get it? Do you need to go to college to get one??? Thanks for any help in advance. Much appreaciated! I know I'm ignorant to these things. -Soni
Japan - 5 Answers
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Get a degree in the US first. Take JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) Level1, if you don't have. Japan is not immigrant country like the US. 98% of the population is Japanese. And Japan do not issue working permit to simple jobs, such as waitless, dishwasher and janitor, etc. Going to Japanese Univ is another option.
2 :
To get a working visa, you must have a job first. The company that sponsers you will give you paperwork to take to the Japanese Embassy. For a foreigner to get a job in Japan, most companies require at least a university degree. Good luck!
3 :
I guess it's very difficult. My friends need to work in Japan because the companies employing them request to do. The other cases I know are very few. If you are lucky and talented, you might move to Japan. 1) US army in Okinawa, or navy in Yokosuka 2) “Disney land†group is searching casts. ( like as “Cinderella†) If you are NOT US citizen, you might be able to apply for a Working Holiday Visa.
4 :
If you can get working holidays visa and also likes to skiing or snowboard may be you can look for the job in Niseko Hokkaido One more may be if you can apply for ALT teacher for Japan, teaching English to high school students I think this is easy way
5 :
hello, this must be really useful)) http://www.thunderguy.com/japan/work-in-japan/work-visa/work-visa-process/
Thursday, October 21, 2010
I have finished my Bachelor Degree in International Relations and want to work in Japan with only Eng/Span
I have finished my Bachelor Degree in International Relations and want to work in Japan with only Eng/Span?
I am currently seeking Internships in Washington DC for programs that could provide transfer to Japan, but I'm not interested in English teaching jobs as a permanent life style. After the fact that I would teach English what other doors might be open to me once I have a basic knowledge of Japaneses? My experience consist of coordinating international conferences, humanitarian and development aid in the Carribean, and managing people overall.
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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http://careers.state.gov It's the US State Department, they're always looking for Foreign Service personnel. It might be a decent way into the International Community.
I am currently seeking Internships in Washington DC for programs that could provide transfer to Japan, but I'm not interested in English teaching jobs as a permanent life style. After the fact that I would teach English what other doors might be open to me once I have a basic knowledge of Japaneses? My experience consist of coordinating international conferences, humanitarian and development aid in the Carribean, and managing people overall.
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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http://careers.state.gov It's the US State Department, they're always looking for Foreign Service personnel. It might be a decent way into the International Community.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
how does public bathing work in Japan
how does public bathing work in Japan?
I'm a student and i was wondering how public bathing works in Japan, and im also curious to see if there is any privacy?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Public baths are known as "sentos". Most homes these days have private bath's and showers so sentos are on the decline. Most people take bath's in the privacy of their own homes. There are things also known as "onsens" these are hot springs, and people go to them for relaxation/vacation. In both cases things are gender separated.
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Isn't privacy the opposite of public? Anyway... In a general situation, you enter a locker room where you strip naked. You leave there and go to a washing station, which may be in a separate room or along the wall of the hot public bath area. It's considered rude and just plain wrong to enter the bath without washing and rinsing first. Wash up, rinse completely, then enter the hot pool. Enjoy it. Put a small towel on your head to look like a pro. Do that as long as you want. You can even get out, wash up and rinse again, then go back in the hot pool. When you're done, wash and rinse, go to your clothes and get dressed. You'd be wise to spend a night at one of the hot springs that has an attached inn. You won't regret it.
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Public bath is cheap, while private bathes attached with the hotels is usually expensive. Public bath is not so wide in space. Private bathes are wide in washing area and bathing space.
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You can't go if you have tattoo's at sento's. Because of the Yakuza's.
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I go to the sento in my area all the time. It's a simple place with just a few baths. You go in and pay generally a few hundred yen. Some places you have to buy or bring your own soap. Others especially onsen will provide soap. You can also rent towels at most of them (check first!) The towels are typically small and used in the sento. As mentioned above sento and most onsen are segregated though there are a few onsen that have mixed bathing but only a few. There's no privacy from your fellow bathers. You strip down in the locker room area and put your clothes in a locker. The key is often on a wrist belt of some sort. At some onsen you pay a hundred yen to use the lockers. With some sento or onsen when you enter the bathing area, you might see a stack of buckets and small benches or seats. Take one of each and place in front of a shower. Typically you shower sitting down. Many people will fill up the bucket and splash it over themselves to get themselves started then they lather up and completely clean themselves before getting into the tub. The baths are for relaxing not cleaning. There are a few different baths which can vary in temperature. You have jaccuzi style, you have extremely hot, you have scented types, and even electric baths in some. If the sento or onsen has a sauna room they will have a cold bath nearby. Most onsen have outdoor baths which are screened from outside views. What's great is to get in an outdoor onsen in winter and have snow flakes falling on your head as you're soaking. There's a few onsen where you might share a bath with a monkey! http://samuraidave.wordpress.com/2006/08/06/japanese-snow-monkeys-enjoy-a-warm-dip-to-fight-winters-chill/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAM-y89DQ8Q I've not been to a mixed bath as those are rather rare but I understand in most cases girls will wear a towel around their chest and guys wear one around the waist.
I'm a student and i was wondering how public bathing works in Japan, and im also curious to see if there is any privacy?
Japan - 5 Answers
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1 :
Public baths are known as "sentos". Most homes these days have private bath's and showers so sentos are on the decline. Most people take bath's in the privacy of their own homes. There are things also known as "onsens" these are hot springs, and people go to them for relaxation/vacation. In both cases things are gender separated.
2 :
Isn't privacy the opposite of public? Anyway... In a general situation, you enter a locker room where you strip naked. You leave there and go to a washing station, which may be in a separate room or along the wall of the hot public bath area. It's considered rude and just plain wrong to enter the bath without washing and rinsing first. Wash up, rinse completely, then enter the hot pool. Enjoy it. Put a small towel on your head to look like a pro. Do that as long as you want. You can even get out, wash up and rinse again, then go back in the hot pool. When you're done, wash and rinse, go to your clothes and get dressed. You'd be wise to spend a night at one of the hot springs that has an attached inn. You won't regret it.
3 :
Public bath is cheap, while private bathes attached with the hotels is usually expensive. Public bath is not so wide in space. Private bathes are wide in washing area and bathing space.
4 :
You can't go if you have tattoo's at sento's. Because of the Yakuza's.
5 :
I go to the sento in my area all the time. It's a simple place with just a few baths. You go in and pay generally a few hundred yen. Some places you have to buy or bring your own soap. Others especially onsen will provide soap. You can also rent towels at most of them (check first!) The towels are typically small and used in the sento. As mentioned above sento and most onsen are segregated though there are a few onsen that have mixed bathing but only a few. There's no privacy from your fellow bathers. You strip down in the locker room area and put your clothes in a locker. The key is often on a wrist belt of some sort. At some onsen you pay a hundred yen to use the lockers. With some sento or onsen when you enter the bathing area, you might see a stack of buckets and small benches or seats. Take one of each and place in front of a shower. Typically you shower sitting down. Many people will fill up the bucket and splash it over themselves to get themselves started then they lather up and completely clean themselves before getting into the tub. The baths are for relaxing not cleaning. There are a few different baths which can vary in temperature. You have jaccuzi style, you have extremely hot, you have scented types, and even electric baths in some. If the sento or onsen has a sauna room they will have a cold bath nearby. Most onsen have outdoor baths which are screened from outside views. What's great is to get in an outdoor onsen in winter and have snow flakes falling on your head as you're soaking. There's a few onsen where you might share a bath with a monkey! http://samuraidave.wordpress.com/2006/08/06/japanese-snow-monkeys-enjoy-a-warm-dip-to-fight-winters-chill/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAM-y89DQ8Q I've not been to a mixed bath as those are rather rare but I understand in most cases girls will wear a towel around their chest and guys wear one around the waist.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
What type of adapter do I need for my English devices to work in Japan
What type of adapter do I need for my English devices to work in Japan?
Can anyone tell me what kind of adapter I need so I can charge my English mp3 player, camera and phone while in Japan. Thanks
Music & Music Players - 1 Answers
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This is a picture of the plug we have here. http://ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/ecw/Images/A20plug.jpg
Can anyone tell me what kind of adapter I need so I can charge my English mp3 player, camera and phone while in Japan. Thanks
Music & Music Players - 1 Answers
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This is a picture of the plug we have here. http://ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/ecw/Images/A20plug.jpg
Friday, October 1, 2010
How to get a place to work in Japan as in Medical field
How to get a place to work in Japan as in Medical field?
I am a medical school student... I heard from some of my friends that the shortage of doctor in Japan is serious in rural area. My question is that what should I do ... if I want to find a place to do my internship or resident in there.... I can speak a little Japanese... If there is a possibility to work in Japan I will go improve my Japanese before I graduate...!!! Thanks for replyinig...!!
Japan - 4 Answers
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Come to Australia, we need doctors badly. I broke my arm and had to wait 8 hours for a doctor to talk to me. And 8 hours is considered quick here.
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How about applying all that knowledge you must have to become a doctor to finding out what to do. It's not like there's a bunch of English-speaking non-Japanese doctors who work in Japan here. Anyway, if you're young enough, there are scholarships that the Japanese government offers. You could try to apply for one of those and maybe do some specific research in Japan. While doing that, you could be finding out directly from people in the medical field what needs to be done.
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"A little" Japanese isn't going to do it. You will need to be able to speak, read and write Japanese at an above average level. Fewer people in rural areas speak English. Many have had zero contact with non-Japanese. How can you do an internship without fully knowing the language ? Sorry, you have no chance. To get a work visa you need a job offer before you get there.
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Few people in rural areas can speak English. And as Carl said, many of them have never had any contact with a non-Japanese person. They're not going to trust a gaijin.
I am a medical school student... I heard from some of my friends that the shortage of doctor in Japan is serious in rural area. My question is that what should I do ... if I want to find a place to do my internship or resident in there.... I can speak a little Japanese... If there is a possibility to work in Japan I will go improve my Japanese before I graduate...!!! Thanks for replyinig...!!
Japan - 4 Answers
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Come to Australia, we need doctors badly. I broke my arm and had to wait 8 hours for a doctor to talk to me. And 8 hours is considered quick here.
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How about applying all that knowledge you must have to become a doctor to finding out what to do. It's not like there's a bunch of English-speaking non-Japanese doctors who work in Japan here. Anyway, if you're young enough, there are scholarships that the Japanese government offers. You could try to apply for one of those and maybe do some specific research in Japan. While doing that, you could be finding out directly from people in the medical field what needs to be done.
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"A little" Japanese isn't going to do it. You will need to be able to speak, read and write Japanese at an above average level. Fewer people in rural areas speak English. Many have had zero contact with non-Japanese. How can you do an internship without fully knowing the language ? Sorry, you have no chance. To get a work visa you need a job offer before you get there.
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Few people in rural areas can speak English. And as Carl said, many of them have never had any contact with a non-Japanese person. They're not going to trust a gaijin.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
How do visas work in Japan
How do visas work in Japan?
I have plans for my future that will hopefully come true. I read up that if you get an artist visa you would only be able to stay 3 years? How often are artist visas denied? And are you able to work like at a store or something? Just anything at all? And what colleges accept Americans most of the time? I'm 15 and speak Japanese fluently, I'm just planning ahead. :p I have a million and one questions, but can someone please just answer these for me now please? Thanks.
Japan - 2 Answers
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Try the web site below. It's run by the Japanese government. Unless you're there on a work visa, you can only work part time. So you're going to need a great deal of money before you even attempt this. A four year college will cost you some $80,000.Most schools also require native level Japanese. So that means reading and writing as well. On the MOFA web site you'll see a photo of Mt. Fuji. Under that it will say Visas. Click on that and it will tell you what visas are currently available.
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Check the below page for visas. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html >I read up that if you get an artist visa you would only be able to stay 3 years? You need entertainer visa to work as an artist. But there is no 3 year visa for artists. You could only have 1-year, 6-month and 3-month visa. >How often are artist visas denied? In fact, it's not easy to get entertainer visa for Japan. Deny? You can't even apply if you don't find a sponsor for you visa in Japan. >And are you able to work like at a store or something? Just anything at all? If you have entertainer visa, you can only work as an entertainer. Not other jobs. >And what colleges accept Americans most of the time? If you speak Japanese at college level and have enough money, you can go to any college. >I'm 15 and speak Japanese fluently, I'm just planning ahead. :p Fluently? Why don't you ask this on Y!A Japan?
I have plans for my future that will hopefully come true. I read up that if you get an artist visa you would only be able to stay 3 years? How often are artist visas denied? And are you able to work like at a store or something? Just anything at all? And what colleges accept Americans most of the time? I'm 15 and speak Japanese fluently, I'm just planning ahead. :p I have a million and one questions, but can someone please just answer these for me now please? Thanks.
Japan - 2 Answers
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Try the web site below. It's run by the Japanese government. Unless you're there on a work visa, you can only work part time. So you're going to need a great deal of money before you even attempt this. A four year college will cost you some $80,000.Most schools also require native level Japanese. So that means reading and writing as well. On the MOFA web site you'll see a photo of Mt. Fuji. Under that it will say Visas. Click on that and it will tell you what visas are currently available.
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Check the below page for visas. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html >I read up that if you get an artist visa you would only be able to stay 3 years? You need entertainer visa to work as an artist. But there is no 3 year visa for artists. You could only have 1-year, 6-month and 3-month visa. >How often are artist visas denied? In fact, it's not easy to get entertainer visa for Japan. Deny? You can't even apply if you don't find a sponsor for you visa in Japan. >And are you able to work like at a store or something? Just anything at all? If you have entertainer visa, you can only work as an entertainer. Not other jobs. >And what colleges accept Americans most of the time? If you speak Japanese at college level and have enough money, you can go to any college. >I'm 15 and speak Japanese fluently, I'm just planning ahead. :p Fluently? Why don't you ask this on Y!A Japan?
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
How do zip codes and states work in Japan when you write an address
How do zip codes and states work in Japan when you write an address?
Say the city is Fukuoka, is the state also Fukuoka? And what is the zip code - how long are they normally?
Japan - 4 Answers
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The zip code is 7 digits long. You could not specify it only with Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture(State). The website below would help you to find the zip code. http://homepage1.nifty.com/tabotabo/pzips/jp_post_zip.htm Hope this helps.
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Fukuoka City is one of the cities in Fukuoka Prefecture state is not used for the address in Japan ZIP codes are seven digits (xxx-xxxx) you can search the ZIP codes in English (an accurate address is necessary for that) http://www.yellowpage-jp.com/modules/zipcodes/ Japanese style address of Fukuoka City (Example) ç¦å²¡çœŒ ç¦å²¡å¸‚ ä¸å¤®åŒº 天神1-1 Fukuoka-ken Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Tenjin1-1 (Prefecture City Ward Block) English style Tenjin1-1 , Chuo-ku , Fukuoka city , Fukuoka Prefecture ZIP codes of chuo-ku , Fukuoka-city http://www.yellowpage-jp.com/modules/zipcodes/getarea.php?aid=40133 the letter reaches by the English style address and maybe reaches if the address was written even if the ZIP code is not written
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While western addresses are written as; House # Street Suburb/City State Zip Code Japanese addresses are written in the following order; Post Code (3 + 4 digits) Prefecture (to, dou, hu, ken) City (gun, shi, ku, *chou, *son) Town (*chou, *son) Block # (banchi - usually a set of 2 numbers) House # *whether chou/son belongs to the upper or lower category depends on whether it has a local council or not Geographically, Japan do have states (i.e. Hokkaido, Honshu, Sikoku, Kyushu) but there are no state governments hence they don't refer to States when you write a postal address. The biggest domestic unit for the postal address is 'prefecture', which is like a group of cities, and are much smaller than a 'state' (called 'shu'). "Fukuoka-ken" is a prefecture, then within that prefecture, there is the 'city' with the same name - "Fukuoka-shi". (NOTE: not every prefecture has a city with the same name within it, for example, Hokkaido does not have Hokkaido-city) Within the city is a set of 'towns'. Each 'town' or a 'cho' is usually small enough that you can easily walk from one side to another, so think of it as streets & avenues. A 'cho' is further divided up into different 'blocks' or 'banchi', which is usually represented by a set of 2 numbers. Then finally, you've got a house number. Note that you MUST write down the person's family name as well - Japanese houses have their family name on their mail box instead of the house number.
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My previous answer to this question has been removed for some inexplicable reason. I'll just say now that Sachikin and Australiagc have given you excellent answers, although "zip code" is an acronym only used in the United States. Japan, like other countries, uses postal codes.
Say the city is Fukuoka, is the state also Fukuoka? And what is the zip code - how long are they normally?
Japan - 4 Answers
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The zip code is 7 digits long. You could not specify it only with Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture(State). The website below would help you to find the zip code. http://homepage1.nifty.com/tabotabo/pzips/jp_post_zip.htm Hope this helps.
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Fukuoka City is one of the cities in Fukuoka Prefecture state is not used for the address in Japan ZIP codes are seven digits (xxx-xxxx) you can search the ZIP codes in English (an accurate address is necessary for that) http://www.yellowpage-jp.com/modules/zipcodes/ Japanese style address of Fukuoka City (Example) ç¦å²¡çœŒ ç¦å²¡å¸‚ ä¸å¤®åŒº 天神1-1 Fukuoka-ken Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Tenjin1-1 (Prefecture City Ward Block) English style Tenjin1-1 , Chuo-ku , Fukuoka city , Fukuoka Prefecture ZIP codes of chuo-ku , Fukuoka-city http://www.yellowpage-jp.com/modules/zipcodes/getarea.php?aid=40133 the letter reaches by the English style address and maybe reaches if the address was written even if the ZIP code is not written
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While western addresses are written as; House # Street Suburb/City State Zip Code Japanese addresses are written in the following order; Post Code (3 + 4 digits) Prefecture (to, dou, hu, ken) City (gun, shi, ku, *chou, *son) Town (*chou, *son) Block # (banchi - usually a set of 2 numbers) House # *whether chou/son belongs to the upper or lower category depends on whether it has a local council or not Geographically, Japan do have states (i.e. Hokkaido, Honshu, Sikoku, Kyushu) but there are no state governments hence they don't refer to States when you write a postal address. The biggest domestic unit for the postal address is 'prefecture', which is like a group of cities, and are much smaller than a 'state' (called 'shu'). "Fukuoka-ken" is a prefecture, then within that prefecture, there is the 'city' with the same name - "Fukuoka-shi". (NOTE: not every prefecture has a city with the same name within it, for example, Hokkaido does not have Hokkaido-city) Within the city is a set of 'towns'. Each 'town' or a 'cho' is usually small enough that you can easily walk from one side to another, so think of it as streets & avenues. A 'cho' is further divided up into different 'blocks' or 'banchi', which is usually represented by a set of 2 numbers. Then finally, you've got a house number. Note that you MUST write down the person's family name as well - Japanese houses have their family name on their mail box instead of the house number.
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My previous answer to this question has been removed for some inexplicable reason. I'll just say now that Sachikin and Australiagc have given you excellent answers, although "zip code" is an acronym only used in the United States. Japan, like other countries, uses postal codes.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Will the motorola droid work in japan? And will the web capabilities be functional
Will the motorola droid work in japan? And will the web capabilities be functional?
I just got a droid and I'm worried that I wasted my money cuz I'm about to head to japan...
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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You wasted your money. The droid is a CDMA phone. Japan is GSM. Your phone basically works in the US only. Bring it back if you need a phone to use in Japan. Wait until you're in Japan and get a phone there. Japanese cell phones are far more advanced.
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Don't listen to the last poster. Japanese phones are not necessarily more advanced and Japan is not purely a GSM nation. NTT DoCoMo and Softbank are but KDDI Au is not, they have a 3G CDMA network and they are not some small carrier, they're second to DoCoMo and they're bigger than Softbank. As for the idea that Japanese cell phones are more advanced, he's likely referring to their "advanced" cameras (more megapixels DO NOT MATTER, after about 3.2 on a phone it stops mattering cuz phonecam sensors are weak and the Droid has 5). Other "advanced" features include mobile TV (which trust me, you will NEVER use when you have the awesome web browsing the Droid has and YouTube and Flash video support, the latter coming soon), mobile wallet (which makes it easier for others to steal your financial information and I've ever only seen one person in Japan use it at a McDonald's), aaaaaaand that's about it. No one uses the phone as key things and with the Android Marketplace getting set to rival Apple's App Store this coming year, the Droid will easily outperform any Japanese phone in terms of pure usability much as the iPhone does now despite all the people saying how much it "sucks" but never being able to tell why. You've got an amazing phone and theoretically it should work there on KDDI's CDMA network, although I would confirm this with Verizon. HOWEVER, if you're going to live there, dump the phone and get a Japanese phone with a Japanese carrier when you get there. You don't wanna keep paying an American carrier for long-term service in Japan because the data roaming costs are insane and Android is a pure internet platform. Even if you manually turn off its functionality, accidentally opening the browser, android market, or any internet application will override the command. You can get an unlimited data roaming plan but those are 65 dollars a month ON TOP of your voice, texts, and data you already pay for ($30 for data, $40 for cheapest minute plan, $15 for unlimited texts, $65 for data roaming comes out to $150 not including any minutes used in Japan at $2/min). It's ok to pay that if you're going on vacation for one or two months, I've paid at&t for the similar privilege of using my iphone in Japan for one month (although mine was worse, at&t doesn't offer unlimited but 200 MB for 200 dollars max), but keeping that up will quickly start to wear you down. So back to the point, your Droid should do fine roaming on KDDI's network theoretically, but ask Verizon cuz it's also possible that KDDI does not fully open its network to foreign phones. Also as a side note, you WILL NOT be able to unlock the phone and activate it in Japan. That privilege is reserved solely for GSM phones (those with SIM cards offered by AT&T and T-Mobile in the US and which most of the rest of the world runs on). It IS possible to unlock SOME CDMA phones, but not the vast majority and the Droid counts itself among the unlockable. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions about Japanese carriers and such, email me at Daniel11987@yahoo.com
I just got a droid and I'm worried that I wasted my money cuz I'm about to head to japan...
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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You wasted your money. The droid is a CDMA phone. Japan is GSM. Your phone basically works in the US only. Bring it back if you need a phone to use in Japan. Wait until you're in Japan and get a phone there. Japanese cell phones are far more advanced.
2 :
Don't listen to the last poster. Japanese phones are not necessarily more advanced and Japan is not purely a GSM nation. NTT DoCoMo and Softbank are but KDDI Au is not, they have a 3G CDMA network and they are not some small carrier, they're second to DoCoMo and they're bigger than Softbank. As for the idea that Japanese cell phones are more advanced, he's likely referring to their "advanced" cameras (more megapixels DO NOT MATTER, after about 3.2 on a phone it stops mattering cuz phonecam sensors are weak and the Droid has 5). Other "advanced" features include mobile TV (which trust me, you will NEVER use when you have the awesome web browsing the Droid has and YouTube and Flash video support, the latter coming soon), mobile wallet (which makes it easier for others to steal your financial information and I've ever only seen one person in Japan use it at a McDonald's), aaaaaaand that's about it. No one uses the phone as key things and with the Android Marketplace getting set to rival Apple's App Store this coming year, the Droid will easily outperform any Japanese phone in terms of pure usability much as the iPhone does now despite all the people saying how much it "sucks" but never being able to tell why. You've got an amazing phone and theoretically it should work there on KDDI's CDMA network, although I would confirm this with Verizon. HOWEVER, if you're going to live there, dump the phone and get a Japanese phone with a Japanese carrier when you get there. You don't wanna keep paying an American carrier for long-term service in Japan because the data roaming costs are insane and Android is a pure internet platform. Even if you manually turn off its functionality, accidentally opening the browser, android market, or any internet application will override the command. You can get an unlimited data roaming plan but those are 65 dollars a month ON TOP of your voice, texts, and data you already pay for ($30 for data, $40 for cheapest minute plan, $15 for unlimited texts, $65 for data roaming comes out to $150 not including any minutes used in Japan at $2/min). It's ok to pay that if you're going on vacation for one or two months, I've paid at&t for the similar privilege of using my iphone in Japan for one month (although mine was worse, at&t doesn't offer unlimited but 200 MB for 200 dollars max), but keeping that up will quickly start to wear you down. So back to the point, your Droid should do fine roaming on KDDI's network theoretically, but ask Verizon cuz it's also possible that KDDI does not fully open its network to foreign phones. Also as a side note, you WILL NOT be able to unlock the phone and activate it in Japan. That privilege is reserved solely for GSM phones (those with SIM cards offered by AT&T and T-Mobile in the US and which most of the rest of the world runs on). It IS possible to unlock SOME CDMA phones, but not the vast majority and the Droid counts itself among the unlockable. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions about Japanese carriers and such, email me at Daniel11987@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
I want to work in Japan as an English teacher, How should i go about this
I want to work in Japan as an English teacher, How should i go about this?
Well i am still in highschool and i want to know different ways of being able to get to japan and teach english, i can't speak japanese but i am slowly teaching myself! I would love to hear from everyone who has had experience of being in japan, i know about the jet programme aswell so if you have any tips on getting into it please let me know!
Teaching - 4 Answers
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That's a great idea and English tutors are in high demand in Japan, but you will need a diploma to qualify as a full-time English teacher. I'm just starting to learn Japanese myself because I want to take a long vacation there next year; if only I wasn't too old for the JET program I could get there on a budget. I envy you! To become qualified you will have to study Japanese for about 4 years, but the JET program is designed for teens so I think it's your best opportunity. Get in touch with them and you'll soon be on your way to experiencing life in Japan; you won't get another chance like it so go ahead. :-) If you want to live in Japan, learning Japanese is definitely the way to go; Japan is the most expensive place to live in the world and they don't grant residence easily,but as an English teacher you would have a valuable skill and earn a good living. Four years sounds like a long time when you're a kid but I really think you should go for it.
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no I dont think so have fun with your life! WOMAN
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It would be much more productive and useful if you asked this this question on http://www.eslcafe.com/ - one of the largest and most comprehensive overseas teaching sites. It has a job forum, teachers' forums, lessons....the other very useful website is http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ PS - on the eslcafe website, you will have direct contact with hundreds of teachers already there and they can give you current and useful information. Good Luck
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it's amazing. it's like a whole new world! everyone is obsessed you, the guys (if you care about that stuff), are all in love with you, The technology is amazing, the food is awesome, fashion, tokyo, shopping, cooking, it's just amazing! the one flaw is their music. bring your ipod
Well i am still in highschool and i want to know different ways of being able to get to japan and teach english, i can't speak japanese but i am slowly teaching myself! I would love to hear from everyone who has had experience of being in japan, i know about the jet programme aswell so if you have any tips on getting into it please let me know!
Teaching - 4 Answers
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That's a great idea and English tutors are in high demand in Japan, but you will need a diploma to qualify as a full-time English teacher. I'm just starting to learn Japanese myself because I want to take a long vacation there next year; if only I wasn't too old for the JET program I could get there on a budget. I envy you! To become qualified you will have to study Japanese for about 4 years, but the JET program is designed for teens so I think it's your best opportunity. Get in touch with them and you'll soon be on your way to experiencing life in Japan; you won't get another chance like it so go ahead. :-) If you want to live in Japan, learning Japanese is definitely the way to go; Japan is the most expensive place to live in the world and they don't grant residence easily,but as an English teacher you would have a valuable skill and earn a good living. Four years sounds like a long time when you're a kid but I really think you should go for it.
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no I dont think so have fun with your life! WOMAN
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It would be much more productive and useful if you asked this this question on http://www.eslcafe.com/ - one of the largest and most comprehensive overseas teaching sites. It has a job forum, teachers' forums, lessons....the other very useful website is http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ PS - on the eslcafe website, you will have direct contact with hundreds of teachers already there and they can give you current and useful information. Good Luck
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it's amazing. it's like a whole new world! everyone is obsessed you, the guys (if you care about that stuff), are all in love with you, The technology is amazing, the food is awesome, fashion, tokyo, shopping, cooking, it's just amazing! the one flaw is their music. bring your ipod
Saturday, August 21, 2010
I want to work in Japan as an English teacher, How should i go about this
I want to work in Japan as an English teacher, How should i go about this?
Well i am still in highschool and i want to know different ways of being able to get to japan and teach english, i can't speak japanese but i am slowly teaching myself! I would love to hear from everyone who has had experience of being in japan, i know about the jet programme aswell so if you have any tips on getting into it please let me know!
Teaching - 4 Answers
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That's a great idea and English tutors are in high demand in Japan, but you will need a diploma to qualify as a full-time English teacher. I'm just starting to learn Japanese myself because I want to take a long vacation there next year; if only I wasn't too old for the JET program I could get there on a budget. I envy you! To become qualified you will have to study Japanese for about 4 years, but the JET program is designed for teens so I think it's your best opportunity. Get in touch with them and you'll soon be on your way to experiencing life in Japan; you won't get another chance like it so go ahead. :-) If you want to live in Japan, learning Japanese is definitely the way to go; Japan is the most expensive place to live in the world and they don't grant residence easily,but as an English teacher you would have a valuable skill and earn a good living. Four years sounds like a long time when you're a kid but I really think you should go for it.
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no I dont think so have fun with your life! WOMAN
3 :
It would be much more productive and useful if you asked this this question on http://www.eslcafe.com/ - one of the largest and most comprehensive overseas teaching sites. It has a job forum, teachers' forums, lessons....the other very useful website is http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ PS - on the eslcafe website, you will have direct contact with hundreds of teachers already there and they can give you current and useful information. Good Luck
4 :
it's amazing. it's like a whole new world! everyone is obsessed you, the guys (if you care about that stuff), are all in love with you, The technology is amazing, the food is awesome, fashion, tokyo, shopping, cooking, it's just amazing! the one flaw is their music. bring your ipod
Well i am still in highschool and i want to know different ways of being able to get to japan and teach english, i can't speak japanese but i am slowly teaching myself! I would love to hear from everyone who has had experience of being in japan, i know about the jet programme aswell so if you have any tips on getting into it please let me know!
Teaching - 4 Answers
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1 :
That's a great idea and English tutors are in high demand in Japan, but you will need a diploma to qualify as a full-time English teacher. I'm just starting to learn Japanese myself because I want to take a long vacation there next year; if only I wasn't too old for the JET program I could get there on a budget. I envy you! To become qualified you will have to study Japanese for about 4 years, but the JET program is designed for teens so I think it's your best opportunity. Get in touch with them and you'll soon be on your way to experiencing life in Japan; you won't get another chance like it so go ahead. :-) If you want to live in Japan, learning Japanese is definitely the way to go; Japan is the most expensive place to live in the world and they don't grant residence easily,but as an English teacher you would have a valuable skill and earn a good living. Four years sounds like a long time when you're a kid but I really think you should go for it.
2 :
no I dont think so have fun with your life! WOMAN
3 :
It would be much more productive and useful if you asked this this question on http://www.eslcafe.com/ - one of the largest and most comprehensive overseas teaching sites. It has a job forum, teachers' forums, lessons....the other very useful website is http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ PS - on the eslcafe website, you will have direct contact with hundreds of teachers already there and they can give you current and useful information. Good Luck
4 :
it's amazing. it's like a whole new world! everyone is obsessed you, the guys (if you care about that stuff), are all in love with you, The technology is amazing, the food is awesome, fashion, tokyo, shopping, cooking, it's just amazing! the one flaw is their music. bring your ipod
Saturday, August 14, 2010
can an american doctor work in japan legally
can an american doctor work in japan legally?
can a american doctor, m.d or d.o particularly work in japan? does his medical license count there?
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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I suppose he could if he gets the right VISA. Ask the AMA.
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probably not. most countries require you be reaccredited via a local system. even canada requires that. http://www.med.or.jp/english/
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Need to pass the Japanese national exam held in Japanese. And people do not speak English in Japan.
can a american doctor, m.d or d.o particularly work in japan? does his medical license count there?
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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I suppose he could if he gets the right VISA. Ask the AMA.
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probably not. most countries require you be reaccredited via a local system. even canada requires that. http://www.med.or.jp/english/
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Need to pass the Japanese national exam held in Japanese. And people do not speak English in Japan.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Can anyone help me move to Japan to live and work there
Can anyone help me move to Japan to live and work there?
I am from the Philippines and almost finished college(Business Administration: Marketing). I am very interested to live and work in Japan because my life here in the Philippines is quite difficult. I think I have no bright future in my country. Any kind of job to be offered will be greatly appreciated. Please help. Any kind of job will do.
Japan - 7 Answers
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If English is your first language, it will be easy for you to become an English teacher. Some schools might be hesitant to hire you because of your Asian face but I think these days a lot more are open-minded. Here are some websites to get you started ... http://www.jobsinjapan.com/ http://www.tfemploy.go.jp/index_en.html http://www.tempuniversal.co.jp/eng/index.html http://resocia.jp/news/global/recommended.html http://www.senseup.cn/english/ http://tokyo.craigslist.org/
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Check out this site. It has listings for lots of positions. I am an American in Japan and this is where I found my job. Also contact the Japanese Embassy for suggestions. www.gaijinpot.com
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"Any job will do"...The problem with that is most jobs there require that you can speak, read and write as well as a native Japanese. You need a BA / BS degree just to teach English there. And I'm not sure if they'll accept a degree from a school in the Philippines. They also may not want another Asian to teach English. Japan isn't a easy place to live. You'll probably be better off staying in the PI. Other-wise you will have wasted all that time and money it took for you to go to college there.
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Why Japan? Japan is a nation that seldom accepts foreigners. Go to the USA. It's a immigrant nation.
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What about Taiwan? People are so friendly to foreigners. And I've seena Philippines who teach english in Taiwan. (She has degree of english education). Good luck. Where ever you go, I'ill cross my finger for you!
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your english is good ,maybe you can find a job to teach english in Japan.
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what i did was go to japan and then look for a job. it all worked out just fine, but maybe i was just lucky.
I am from the Philippines and almost finished college(Business Administration: Marketing). I am very interested to live and work in Japan because my life here in the Philippines is quite difficult. I think I have no bright future in my country. Any kind of job to be offered will be greatly appreciated. Please help. Any kind of job will do.
Japan - 7 Answers
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If English is your first language, it will be easy for you to become an English teacher. Some schools might be hesitant to hire you because of your Asian face but I think these days a lot more are open-minded. Here are some websites to get you started ... http://www.jobsinjapan.com/ http://www.tfemploy.go.jp/index_en.html http://www.tempuniversal.co.jp/eng/index.html http://resocia.jp/news/global/recommended.html http://www.senseup.cn/english/ http://tokyo.craigslist.org/
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Check out this site. It has listings for lots of positions. I am an American in Japan and this is where I found my job. Also contact the Japanese Embassy for suggestions. www.gaijinpot.com
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"Any job will do"...The problem with that is most jobs there require that you can speak, read and write as well as a native Japanese. You need a BA / BS degree just to teach English there. And I'm not sure if they'll accept a degree from a school in the Philippines. They also may not want another Asian to teach English. Japan isn't a easy place to live. You'll probably be better off staying in the PI. Other-wise you will have wasted all that time and money it took for you to go to college there.
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Why Japan? Japan is a nation that seldom accepts foreigners. Go to the USA. It's a immigrant nation.
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What about Taiwan? People are so friendly to foreigners. And I've seena Philippines who teach english in Taiwan. (She has degree of english education). Good luck. Where ever you go, I'ill cross my finger for you!
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your english is good ,maybe you can find a job to teach english in Japan.
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what i did was go to japan and then look for a job. it all worked out just fine, but maybe i was just lucky.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where is the best place to work in Japan
Where is the best place to work in Japan?
I am thinking of working in Japan as an ESL teacher. I am looking at cost of living expenses, the cultural wealth, and ability to find foreign goods (books, clothes that fit westerners, etc.).I worker in South Korea for 5 years and I am ready for a change.
Japan - 4 Answers
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I would advise you to stick to major cities. Tokyo is sort of the center of the universe for Japanese people but it's not for everyone. You will definitely have more opportunities there, both career and culture-wise. I like Sendai and Sapporo is nice if you like the cold. Check out the links below and good luck.
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Anywhere but NOVA English schools. They are the largest English language school chain in Japan but are having serious trouble paying their staff due to government sanctions.
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When I was in Japan, I found the Japanese to be more open and friendly to ESL teachers than when I was in South Korea. Does anyone else agree? In Japan you have to pay your own accommodation. Living expenses are higher in Japan, than in Korea. Japan does have an amazing atmosphere, especially when celebrating their festivals, I'd really recommend it. You can ask the information desk at the airport where to buy foreign style clothes. I did and it worked out for me.
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tokyo . i found many millionaire at millionairematch who came from TOKYO.
I am thinking of working in Japan as an ESL teacher. I am looking at cost of living expenses, the cultural wealth, and ability to find foreign goods (books, clothes that fit westerners, etc.).I worker in South Korea for 5 years and I am ready for a change.
Japan - 4 Answers
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I would advise you to stick to major cities. Tokyo is sort of the center of the universe for Japanese people but it's not for everyone. You will definitely have more opportunities there, both career and culture-wise. I like Sendai and Sapporo is nice if you like the cold. Check out the links below and good luck.
2 :
Anywhere but NOVA English schools. They are the largest English language school chain in Japan but are having serious trouble paying their staff due to government sanctions.
3 :
When I was in Japan, I found the Japanese to be more open and friendly to ESL teachers than when I was in South Korea. Does anyone else agree? In Japan you have to pay your own accommodation. Living expenses are higher in Japan, than in Korea. Japan does have an amazing atmosphere, especially when celebrating their festivals, I'd really recommend it. You can ask the information desk at the airport where to buy foreign style clothes. I did and it worked out for me.
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tokyo . i found many millionaire at millionairematch who came from TOKYO.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Does MBA finance and fluency in Japanese skills will help me to work in Japan
Does MBA finance and fluency in Japanese skills will help me to work in Japan?
I am finished up with my graduation in Commerce. Simultaniously, I learnt japanese language as a foreign language. I wish to go for MBA henceforth. Of which type of job can I get a job in Japan after two years which will utilize my MBA and Japanese language skills as well?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Gijin Pot.com has information about jobs in Japan. http://www.gaijinpot.com/ You may also want to talk wth people in Japan at Japan Forum: http://www.jref.com/forum/
I am finished up with my graduation in Commerce. Simultaniously, I learnt japanese language as a foreign language. I wish to go for MBA henceforth. Of which type of job can I get a job in Japan after two years which will utilize my MBA and Japanese language skills as well?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Gijin Pot.com has information about jobs in Japan. http://www.gaijinpot.com/ You may also want to talk wth people in Japan at Japan Forum: http://www.jref.com/forum/
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
I'm working toward a Bachelor of education in elementary. Could I work in Japan
I'm working toward a Bachelor of education in elementary. Could I work in Japan?
I know its a dumb question but I heard it's much easier having English and linguistics training. Will I have to learn Japanese in order to work in Japan? What other research can I do before I graduate? (its not for awhile, roughly 2 and a half years.
Japan - 3 Answers
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Not a dumb question. If you get your four year degree, you should be able to work in Japan teaching English. All the better if your schooling is related to teaching or English. You don't need to know any Japanese either.Some schools don't want Japanese used in the classroom as it forces them to use English to communicate. It won't hurt if you learn some basic Japanese.It will also help if you learn something about the culture and people. You seem to be headed in the right direction.Good luck.
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You should try the Jet Programme. My friend did it. She was fluent in Japanese, but one of her friends went and taught without knowing any Japanese. I think it is a hard program to get into and takes awhile so start now.
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Actually, I don't think it is so dumb. Japan is moving toward a system where all 5th and 6th grade elementary students will be required to take English/international studies. There may be more demand for someone with training in elementary education (and there's a good demand for it right now). Sadly, training doesn't seem to be as important as Japanese language skills and just being there. If you can swing it, try to spend a semester or even a year in Japan. You can work up to 28 hours on a student visa (I think), and you can make important contacts while you are there. Also, you'd pick up Japanese language skills, which are very important, since I'd say 75 percent of elementary teachers don't want to speak any English. (Probably more.) I'm assuming you are a native speaker of English. I think it's a great opportunity, though! And something that will help you in your later career, if you decide to teach elementary in your home country. Edit: I second the JET program. I was in it almost two decades ago. It's a great way to round off your education. Check with your closest Japanese embassy/consulate for the details.
I know its a dumb question but I heard it's much easier having English and linguistics training. Will I have to learn Japanese in order to work in Japan? What other research can I do before I graduate? (its not for awhile, roughly 2 and a half years.
Japan - 3 Answers
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Not a dumb question. If you get your four year degree, you should be able to work in Japan teaching English. All the better if your schooling is related to teaching or English. You don't need to know any Japanese either.Some schools don't want Japanese used in the classroom as it forces them to use English to communicate. It won't hurt if you learn some basic Japanese.It will also help if you learn something about the culture and people. You seem to be headed in the right direction.Good luck.
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You should try the Jet Programme. My friend did it. She was fluent in Japanese, but one of her friends went and taught without knowing any Japanese. I think it is a hard program to get into and takes awhile so start now.
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Actually, I don't think it is so dumb. Japan is moving toward a system where all 5th and 6th grade elementary students will be required to take English/international studies. There may be more demand for someone with training in elementary education (and there's a good demand for it right now). Sadly, training doesn't seem to be as important as Japanese language skills and just being there. If you can swing it, try to spend a semester or even a year in Japan. You can work up to 28 hours on a student visa (I think), and you can make important contacts while you are there. Also, you'd pick up Japanese language skills, which are very important, since I'd say 75 percent of elementary teachers don't want to speak any English. (Probably more.) I'm assuming you are a native speaker of English. I think it's a great opportunity, though! And something that will help you in your later career, if you decide to teach elementary in your home country. Edit: I second the JET program. I was in it almost two decades ago. It's a great way to round off your education. Check with your closest Japanese embassy/consulate for the details.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
can i work with my major in Japan while attending college? if i have what i need
can i work with my major in Japan while attending college? if i have what i need?
If i can i read,write, speak japanese fluently, transfer to a college in Japan with associates degree, have visa to work in japan, can i work with my major while attending college in Japan?
Japan - 3 Answers
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You cannot "transfer" to Japanese college. You have to start studying process since the beginning if you want to attend a Japanese college. And you cannot go to a college and have full-time job at the same time. Student visa is for attending college. Working visa is for working. So you cannot take both at the same time. You can work part-time with student visa if you take part-time work permit.
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Working visa is first priority. It doesn't matter once you got this if you study to go college in Japan or not until the visa expire. Student visa is allowed only to part-time job with official permission. If your working visa sponsor honorably allow you to go college it is your option but seldom happened to be I think. It costs a lot to study in college more than you earn in Japan sometimes.
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Try Temple University, Japan Campus. www.tuj.ac.jp
If i can i read,write, speak japanese fluently, transfer to a college in Japan with associates degree, have visa to work in japan, can i work with my major while attending college in Japan?
Japan - 3 Answers
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You cannot "transfer" to Japanese college. You have to start studying process since the beginning if you want to attend a Japanese college. And you cannot go to a college and have full-time job at the same time. Student visa is for attending college. Working visa is for working. So you cannot take both at the same time. You can work part-time with student visa if you take part-time work permit.
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Working visa is first priority. It doesn't matter once you got this if you study to go college in Japan or not until the visa expire. Student visa is allowed only to part-time job with official permission. If your working visa sponsor honorably allow you to go college it is your option but seldom happened to be I think. It costs a lot to study in college more than you earn in Japan sometimes.
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Try Temple University, Japan Campus. www.tuj.ac.jp
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Is it Possible to become an American Noodles Chef and move and work in Japan as a noodle Chef
Is it Possible to become an American Noodles Chef and move and work in Japan as a noodle Chef?
Should i learn to becoema noodle chef in America or japan?
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no
Should i learn to becoema noodle chef in America or japan?
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no
Monday, June 21, 2010
Live and work in japan with student visa
Live and work in japan with student visa?
Ok, so say i'm studying Japanese in Japan on a student visa. would I be able to get a part time job, say at a McDonalds or a movie theatre or something? Or are you not allowed to work in japan on a student visa?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You are not allowed to work in Japan for the first three months you are there on a student visa. Otherwise you can, although I think you have to fill out special paperwork. As a foreigner though, you will struggle with finding employment.
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You can only work on a study visa for a certain (not a lot) amount of hours per week and only when you have permission from both the school and the local office that's in charge of immigration. If you do not have the right permission or you work more than you are allowed you run the threat of having your study visa removed, which will cause you to lose both your job as well as the right to remain in Japan any longer.
Ok, so say i'm studying Japanese in Japan on a student visa. would I be able to get a part time job, say at a McDonalds or a movie theatre or something? Or are you not allowed to work in japan on a student visa?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You are not allowed to work in Japan for the first three months you are there on a student visa. Otherwise you can, although I think you have to fill out special paperwork. As a foreigner though, you will struggle with finding employment.
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You can only work on a study visa for a certain (not a lot) amount of hours per week and only when you have permission from both the school and the local office that's in charge of immigration. If you do not have the right permission or you work more than you are allowed you run the threat of having your study visa removed, which will cause you to lose both your job as well as the right to remain in Japan any longer.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Do I need an adapter for my American appliances to work in Japan
Do I need an adapter for my American appliances to work in Japan?
I am traveling to Japan in May and was wondering if anyone would know if my American appliances (such as a hair dryer and a hair straightener) would plug into Japanese outlets? Both of my hair appliances have 2 prongs. Will I need to get an adapter? Where can I buy a quality, but cheap, adapter?
Japan - 2 Answers
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The plugs are the same but you will need a transformer. Japan uses 100v and 50Hz (near tokyo) and 60 Hz other places. I had a coffee maker and the water would take for ever to get hot.
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Japanese outlets take two prongs, however, many of them still aren't polarized. If your appliances have polarized prongs, you might still need an adapter. You can usually get things like that at places like Best Buy, and prong adapters aren't all that expensive. You shouldn't need a voltage adapter. Japanese voltage is only 10-20 volts lower than in the US. Items with power bricks (e.g. laptops) often have voltage adapters built in (you can look on the brick and see -- if it has its own adapter it will say something like "100-240v"). Items that don't have power bricks will usually run, but they might run more slowly or might not get as hot. If you're staying in a hotel it's kind of silly to bring your own hair drier anyway, since most hotels provide basic things like that. Obviously they wouldn't have hair straighteners, though, so you could bring yours, but don't be surprised if it doesn't get as hot as usual.
I am traveling to Japan in May and was wondering if anyone would know if my American appliances (such as a hair dryer and a hair straightener) would plug into Japanese outlets? Both of my hair appliances have 2 prongs. Will I need to get an adapter? Where can I buy a quality, but cheap, adapter?
Japan - 2 Answers
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The plugs are the same but you will need a transformer. Japan uses 100v and 50Hz (near tokyo) and 60 Hz other places. I had a coffee maker and the water would take for ever to get hot.
2 :
Japanese outlets take two prongs, however, many of them still aren't polarized. If your appliances have polarized prongs, you might still need an adapter. You can usually get things like that at places like Best Buy, and prong adapters aren't all that expensive. You shouldn't need a voltage adapter. Japanese voltage is only 10-20 volts lower than in the US. Items with power bricks (e.g. laptops) often have voltage adapters built in (you can look on the brick and see -- if it has its own adapter it will say something like "100-240v"). Items that don't have power bricks will usually run, but they might run more slowly or might not get as hot. If you're staying in a hotel it's kind of silly to bring your own hair drier anyway, since most hotels provide basic things like that. Obviously they wouldn't have hair straighteners, though, so you could bring yours, but don't be surprised if it doesn't get as hot as usual.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Do I need an adapter for my American appliances to work in Japan
Do I need an adapter for my American appliances to work in Japan?
I am traveling to Japan in May and was wondering if anyone would know if my American appliances (such as a hair dryer and a hair straightener) would plug into Japanese outlets? Both of my hair appliances have 2 prongs. Will I need to get an adapter? Where can I buy a quality, but cheap, adapter?
Japan - 2 Answers
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1 :
The plugs are the same but you will need a transformer. Japan uses 100v and 50Hz (near tokyo) and 60 Hz other places. I had a coffee maker and the water would take for ever to get hot.
2 :
Japanese outlets take two prongs, however, many of them still aren't polarized. If your appliances have polarized prongs, you might still need an adapter. You can usually get things like that at places like Best Buy, and prong adapters aren't all that expensive. You shouldn't need a voltage adapter. Japanese voltage is only 10-20 volts lower than in the US. Items with power bricks (e.g. laptops) often have voltage adapters built in (you can look on the brick and see -- if it has its own adapter it will say something like "100-240v"). Items that don't have power bricks will usually run, but they might run more slowly or might not get as hot. If you're staying in a hotel it's kind of silly to bring your own hair drier anyway, since most hotels provide basic things like that. Obviously they wouldn't have hair straighteners, though, so you could bring yours, but don't be surprised if it doesn't get as hot as usual.
I am traveling to Japan in May and was wondering if anyone would know if my American appliances (such as a hair dryer and a hair straightener) would plug into Japanese outlets? Both of my hair appliances have 2 prongs. Will I need to get an adapter? Where can I buy a quality, but cheap, adapter?
Japan - 2 Answers
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The plugs are the same but you will need a transformer. Japan uses 100v and 50Hz (near tokyo) and 60 Hz other places. I had a coffee maker and the water would take for ever to get hot.
2 :
Japanese outlets take two prongs, however, many of them still aren't polarized. If your appliances have polarized prongs, you might still need an adapter. You can usually get things like that at places like Best Buy, and prong adapters aren't all that expensive. You shouldn't need a voltage adapter. Japanese voltage is only 10-20 volts lower than in the US. Items with power bricks (e.g. laptops) often have voltage adapters built in (you can look on the brick and see -- if it has its own adapter it will say something like "100-240v"). Items that don't have power bricks will usually run, but they might run more slowly or might not get as hot. If you're staying in a hotel it's kind of silly to bring your own hair drier anyway, since most hotels provide basic things like that. Obviously they wouldn't have hair straighteners, though, so you could bring yours, but don't be surprised if it doesn't get as hot as usual.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Is it possible to live and work in Japan teaching English with no GCSE qualifications
Is it possible to live and work in Japan teaching English with no GCSE qualifications?
I have been wanting to move to Japan for quite sometime now. Not because I hate the UK but because I love Japan more. I am aware of the JET scheme but I do not have a bachelors degree or the equivalent. I am willing to get one if I must but they take at least 3 years to earn. I was just wondering if anyone out there knows of a faster way? Thank you for your time
Japan - 4 Answers
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You need a four year degree to work in Japan teaching English. This is what the Japanese government requires. So, no, it's not possible. There's also no shortage of teachers so the schools can be more picky.Also realize this wouldn't be a long term job.You can only renew a contract so many times. Actually moving to Japan to live is no easy task.Japan is now paying some people to leave.That's how bad it is.
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You can attend a Japanese language school and teach English part-time. No 4-year degree required. Note that these language schools are not cheap! Another "fast" way would be to marry a Japanese citizen and move to Japan. Japanese citizens do not require you to have a 4-year degree!!! But some of them can be picky, lol.
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If you're from the UK and are between 18 and 30 years of age, you can apply for a Working Holiday visa. No university degree required, no job offer required. However, you have to prove that you can support yourself if you don't find a job (the "holiday" is the main part, not the "working"), and there's a limit of 1000 UK nationals allowed on this program per year. Also, you can only stay in Japan for a maximum of 12 months. After that, you must have a proper work visa to stay in Japan, which would require a 4-year degree or equivalent work experience (which is generally 5-10 years of specialized work experience).
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For the millionth time, you don't need a 4 year degree to work in Japan. You need the degree to get the visa that allows you to work in Japan. This is an immigration rule, not necessarily the rule of the company you're going to work for although some of them will ask for it. And if you do manage to get a job you need to ask yourself what is it that you can bring to the company that a native Japanese person can't? Unless you go for teaching English, you're at an immediate disadvantage. The only other ways you will be able to work in Japan are if you meet one of the following: 1. You have at least 10 years documented experience in your field of work. In other words, your former employers can testify that you worked for them during a certain period of time and these jobs you did match the type of work you plan on doing. So working the fast food counter at McDonalds means you're able to do the fast food thing in Japan, but not teach English. 2. Marry a Japanese national. Once you get a spouse visa, you're pretty much free to do whatever job you can get. 3. Invest in Japan and create your own company. This takes a lot of money, and very good Japanese skills. Unless you speak the language fluently, or have a Japanese partner that you can trust, this isn't the route to go.
I have been wanting to move to Japan for quite sometime now. Not because I hate the UK but because I love Japan more. I am aware of the JET scheme but I do not have a bachelors degree or the equivalent. I am willing to get one if I must but they take at least 3 years to earn. I was just wondering if anyone out there knows of a faster way? Thank you for your time
Japan - 4 Answers
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You need a four year degree to work in Japan teaching English. This is what the Japanese government requires. So, no, it's not possible. There's also no shortage of teachers so the schools can be more picky.Also realize this wouldn't be a long term job.You can only renew a contract so many times. Actually moving to Japan to live is no easy task.Japan is now paying some people to leave.That's how bad it is.
2 :
You can attend a Japanese language school and teach English part-time. No 4-year degree required. Note that these language schools are not cheap! Another "fast" way would be to marry a Japanese citizen and move to Japan. Japanese citizens do not require you to have a 4-year degree!!! But some of them can be picky, lol.
3 :
If you're from the UK and are between 18 and 30 years of age, you can apply for a Working Holiday visa. No university degree required, no job offer required. However, you have to prove that you can support yourself if you don't find a job (the "holiday" is the main part, not the "working"), and there's a limit of 1000 UK nationals allowed on this program per year. Also, you can only stay in Japan for a maximum of 12 months. After that, you must have a proper work visa to stay in Japan, which would require a 4-year degree or equivalent work experience (which is generally 5-10 years of specialized work experience).
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For the millionth time, you don't need a 4 year degree to work in Japan. You need the degree to get the visa that allows you to work in Japan. This is an immigration rule, not necessarily the rule of the company you're going to work for although some of them will ask for it. And if you do manage to get a job you need to ask yourself what is it that you can bring to the company that a native Japanese person can't? Unless you go for teaching English, you're at an immediate disadvantage. The only other ways you will be able to work in Japan are if you meet one of the following: 1. You have at least 10 years documented experience in your field of work. In other words, your former employers can testify that you worked for them during a certain period of time and these jobs you did match the type of work you plan on doing. So working the fast food counter at McDonalds means you're able to do the fast food thing in Japan, but not teach English. 2. Marry a Japanese national. Once you get a spouse visa, you're pretty much free to do whatever job you can get. 3. Invest in Japan and create your own company. This takes a lot of money, and very good Japanese skills. Unless you speak the language fluently, or have a Japanese partner that you can trust, this isn't the route to go.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Does the sony ericcson xperia x10 work in japan
Does the sony ericcson xperia x10 work in japan?
I go to Japan every summer and I would like a phone that would operate correctly while I'm there. I want to be able to go on the internet while walking around in japan and checking my e-mail, facebook, twitter and etc. If possible tell me about the plans that are available for this. Thank you sooo much :)
Japan - 1 Answers
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I really wouldn't advise using a foreign 3G network on your mobile. You will end up with hundreds of dollars worth of usage charges. I have read horror stories of people getting phone bills in excess of $1000 from using their phones excessively whilst overseas. Your phone should work but you will probably need to contact your provider and let them know you are traveling overseas and need international roaming. When you contact them it would be a good idea to ask them about international charges for using your phone overseas. It will be significantly higher than when using domestically. My advice would be to either limit your phone usage to emergencies or there are some places you can hire a phone for while you are here. There are places in Narita and Kansai airports that hire out phones. This is probably a much cheaper/safer option. It isn't possible to simply get a prepaid simcard and use that in your phone here either. All mobile phones here are tied to networks and it is a lengthy and difficult process even to sign up for a new prepaid phone. If you decide to use your phone here on your current network and regularly check twitter, facebook, etc. then make sure you have a spare $1000 for when the phone bill comes in.
I go to Japan every summer and I would like a phone that would operate correctly while I'm there. I want to be able to go on the internet while walking around in japan and checking my e-mail, facebook, twitter and etc. If possible tell me about the plans that are available for this. Thank you sooo much :)
Japan - 1 Answers
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I really wouldn't advise using a foreign 3G network on your mobile. You will end up with hundreds of dollars worth of usage charges. I have read horror stories of people getting phone bills in excess of $1000 from using their phones excessively whilst overseas. Your phone should work but you will probably need to contact your provider and let them know you are traveling overseas and need international roaming. When you contact them it would be a good idea to ask them about international charges for using your phone overseas. It will be significantly higher than when using domestically. My advice would be to either limit your phone usage to emergencies or there are some places you can hire a phone for while you are here. There are places in Narita and Kansai airports that hire out phones. This is probably a much cheaper/safer option. It isn't possible to simply get a prepaid simcard and use that in your phone here either. All mobile phones here are tied to networks and it is a lengthy and difficult process even to sign up for a new prepaid phone. If you decide to use your phone here on your current network and regularly check twitter, facebook, etc. then make sure you have a spare $1000 for when the phone bill comes in.
Friday, May 14, 2010
How does transportation work in Japan
How does transportation work in Japan?
Does every adult in Japan own a car like in the USA? Or do they ride buses and subways?
Japan - 4 Answers
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No, not everyone has a car. Everywhere in Japan is easy to get around by train, bus or taxi. The most expensive being the taxi. For long distance or within the large cities, travel by train which includes subways. In the larger Tokyo metro area, to own a car there must be proof of place to park it. No parking place, no car. And, of course, walking is very much in fashion. There are a lot of cars there and at first glance all will appear new -- nearly 100% are less than 4 years old. Japan has very strict laws concerning safety and environment and inspections are required of these components. At the 4 year age, all cars are subject to this inspection. The cost of this inspection is so great that most will trade in the car for a new one.
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enjoy your trip!
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Japan is a large country, not every adult in the USA drive cars either, though most. In Japan most urban city areas people use public transportation, because it is easier. Most of the population in Japan live in urban areas. Now, if you go out to the countryside or areas where there is not enough public transportation, people drive cars, etc. even in the cities people sometimes ride bikes as well.
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I think cars are maybe more common in 'burb or country areas. not so much in places where the train or bus transport is abundant. remember japan in whole is like a bit bigger than california or imagine the whole length of the east coast of USA, so the need for driving long distances isn't needed especially when you have access to such transport as bullet trains.
Does every adult in Japan own a car like in the USA? Or do they ride buses and subways?
Japan - 4 Answers
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No, not everyone has a car. Everywhere in Japan is easy to get around by train, bus or taxi. The most expensive being the taxi. For long distance or within the large cities, travel by train which includes subways. In the larger Tokyo metro area, to own a car there must be proof of place to park it. No parking place, no car. And, of course, walking is very much in fashion. There are a lot of cars there and at first glance all will appear new -- nearly 100% are less than 4 years old. Japan has very strict laws concerning safety and environment and inspections are required of these components. At the 4 year age, all cars are subject to this inspection. The cost of this inspection is so great that most will trade in the car for a new one.
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enjoy your trip!
3 :
Japan is a large country, not every adult in the USA drive cars either, though most. In Japan most urban city areas people use public transportation, because it is easier. Most of the population in Japan live in urban areas. Now, if you go out to the countryside or areas where there is not enough public transportation, people drive cars, etc. even in the cities people sometimes ride bikes as well.
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I think cars are maybe more common in 'burb or country areas. not so much in places where the train or bus transport is abundant. remember japan in whole is like a bit bigger than california or imagine the whole length of the east coast of USA, so the need for driving long distances isn't needed especially when you have access to such transport as bullet trains.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Is it true that most female filipino workers are recruited to work in Japan as entertainers such as exotic dan
Is it true that most female filipino workers are recruited to work in Japan as entertainers such as exotic dan?
I was told that most Filipino women are recruited to work in Japan as only entertainers or exotic dancers is this the only Job they are offered there?
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that kind of things happend, i have a friend who went to japan and there was a lot of rusians and Ucranian girls doing those jobs, what is worst is sometimes girls dont know it when they are recruited.
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The worst is Saudi Arabia. Basically these women think they're going to be maids but when the girls get there they are not told that their employers think of them little more as sex slaves because they're not muslim. It's really better to be trained as a nurse if you have the finances to do it.
I was told that most Filipino women are recruited to work in Japan as only entertainers or exotic dancers is this the only Job they are offered there?
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that kind of things happend, i have a friend who went to japan and there was a lot of rusians and Ucranian girls doing those jobs, what is worst is sometimes girls dont know it when they are recruited.
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The worst is Saudi Arabia. Basically these women think they're going to be maids but when the girls get there they are not told that their employers think of them little more as sex slaves because they're not muslim. It's really better to be trained as a nurse if you have the finances to do it.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Will the new Blackberry Storm work in Japan
Will the new Blackberry Storm work in Japan?
I would like to know whether or not the new Blackberry Storm that is going to be released by Verizon Wireless will work in Japan?
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It should if you have the international program in your contract. If not make sure you check with Verizon before you leave to make sure you are all hooked up. Bon Voyage!!!
I would like to know whether or not the new Blackberry Storm that is going to be released by Verizon Wireless will work in Japan?
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It should if you have the international program in your contract. If not make sure you check with Verizon before you leave to make sure you are all hooked up. Bon Voyage!!!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
How hard would it be for a foreigner to work in Japan
How hard would it be for a foreigner to work in Japan?
Living in Japan would be my dream. I've been looking around to see what kind of jobs are available for foreigners and most of them have a native english level as a requirement. My native language is french so I don't meet the criteria. If I search for jobs where you don't need english or japanese as a native language, there's only about 5% of jobs left... Is it really like that all the time?
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What is it that you want to do here? Usually if you don't speak English or Japanese, then your options will be SEVERELY limited - although you seem to speak English well enough for any work setting (certainly better than most Japanese people). In general, though, unless you want to be an English teacher (read: paid monkey), there aren't many jobs available... and even if you did get here, you may find that your dream doesn't match the reality.
Living in Japan would be my dream. I've been looking around to see what kind of jobs are available for foreigners and most of them have a native english level as a requirement. My native language is french so I don't meet the criteria. If I search for jobs where you don't need english or japanese as a native language, there's only about 5% of jobs left... Is it really like that all the time?
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What is it that you want to do here? Usually if you don't speak English or Japanese, then your options will be SEVERELY limited - although you seem to speak English well enough for any work setting (certainly better than most Japanese people). In general, though, unless you want to be an English teacher (read: paid monkey), there aren't many jobs available... and even if you did get here, you may find that your dream doesn't match the reality.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Would majoring in marketing in BCOMM & minoring in Japanese create high chances of being able to work in Japan
Would majoring in marketing in BCOMM & minoring in Japanese create high chances of being able to work in Japan?
I really want to work in Japan someday! I really want to work in a business related job, such as marketing or international relations. So, if I were to major in marketing and minor in Japanese create a high chance of getting a job in Japan? Just answer the question - No explanation of how hard it may be to get visas or anything. :P Thanks! :)
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Sure :) But you can still get a job in Japan without the minor - as long as you can add "speaks Japanese fluently" to your resume (in other words, if you can learn the language without having to spend money on extra courses for it, then do that instead. If not, go for the minor). Also, if you have some experience in a job related to the one you want to apply for, that'll obviously help greatly. I can totally relate to you, man. I'll be going on an exchange program to Japan in a year or so! haha. Anyway, hope this helps.
I really want to work in Japan someday! I really want to work in a business related job, such as marketing or international relations. So, if I were to major in marketing and minor in Japanese create a high chance of getting a job in Japan? Just answer the question - No explanation of how hard it may be to get visas or anything. :P Thanks! :)
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Sure :) But you can still get a job in Japan without the minor - as long as you can add "speaks Japanese fluently" to your resume (in other words, if you can learn the language without having to spend money on extra courses for it, then do that instead. If not, go for the minor). Also, if you have some experience in a job related to the one you want to apply for, that'll obviously help greatly. I can totally relate to you, man. I'll be going on an exchange program to Japan in a year or so! haha. Anyway, hope this helps.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Is there any way i can do volunteer work in japan
Is there any way i can do volunteer work in japan?
i want to help in japan, do volunteer work there, i'm 16 and soon 17, and a Swedish Citizen, do you know any website where i can find more info about volunteering there?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You have a few options, hope this helps http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/21/how-to-help-japan-earthquake-relief_n_834484.html I'd also suggest trying to go through The Red Cross
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Unless you are a trained professional in search and rescue Japan does not need any foreign volunteers. Instead, consider donating money, blood, food, or clothing to any of the many various organizations set up to help Japan. You can probably find a local group in Sweden who are collecting donations right now. If you absolutely must volunteer, then volunteer with these organizations. But there is nothing set up for sending foreigners to Japan to help because the Japanese do not need that sort of help. They don't need people who don't understand Japanese working in the refugee shelter.
i want to help in japan, do volunteer work there, i'm 16 and soon 17, and a Swedish Citizen, do you know any website where i can find more info about volunteering there?
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You have a few options, hope this helps http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/21/how-to-help-japan-earthquake-relief_n_834484.html I'd also suggest trying to go through The Red Cross
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Unless you are a trained professional in search and rescue Japan does not need any foreign volunteers. Instead, consider donating money, blood, food, or clothing to any of the many various organizations set up to help Japan. You can probably find a local group in Sweden who are collecting donations right now. If you absolutely must volunteer, then volunteer with these organizations. But there is nothing set up for sending foreigners to Japan to help because the Japanese do not need that sort of help. They don't need people who don't understand Japanese working in the refugee shelter.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
If were to graduate college in America, would I be able to use that degree for work in Japan
If were to graduate college in America, would I be able to use that degree for work in Japan?
If were to graduate college in America with a degree in Business, would I be able to use that degree for work in Japan? If I were complete all 4 years of college, and then go on for a Masters or a PHD in business... would I be able to work in Japan without having to go to a Japanese University?
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i dont think so
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yes a degree is a degree anywhere. im leaving to study in lodon this weekend and im getting a minor in art then coming back to the us and using the education
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No no, to the person who said a degree is a degree anywhere, i will have to ammend what you wrote: A degree is a degree anywhere, except japan. That is the one country i know of where your degree does not mean a lot unless you go into a particular field like engineering. People should really not make extensions to countries they are not familiar with on here. You have to know japanese by the way, and pass JLPT 1 (look this up) to get anything worthwhile for a japanese job, unless you work at say, an american company's branch in japan. Japan is not doing so well with their economy either, they are even more reluctant than usual now to give away jobs to foreigners unless you are a superstar in what you do. They have been paying off foreign residents for awhile now to leave the country indefinitely things have gotten so bad. Business is a tough sell. They honestly will not care, because while business majors are not a dime a dozen, well...they really are, you know? Why would they need you? They have business people of their own. If you majored in something very valuable, then sure you could for sure get a job in japan. Not sure if you have ever been to japan before, but japanese really have no interest in letting in foreigners for anything more than for tourism money. The process to live permanentlly in japan is a long struggle. It is not a country you can just decide to go to, you have to really want it, and frankly: most people find out they do not want it. I had an awesome time in japan, but the country's residual, quiet, xenophobia can really eat at you over time i could forsee.
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I live in Japan. All I can say is ... oh brother. You know, in every answer, you get some right and some wrong. It is so hard to pick and choose. One person's experience is so different from another's. Look. One guy says a degree is the same everywhere. Well, maybe you can put it in front of an employer at an interview and just tell it like it is. It does not mean that they will give it the same weight that someone in the US would. So the other guy is right... right? Well, not really. First of all JLPT1 is not necessary. That is just not true. They will tell you that, though, if they do not want you, because it is a nice way to say... no thanks. If you get JLPT1 and go back to the same company, they will still say no thanks... Japan is not some nasty racist place where they will make your life miserable just for the fun of it. A lot of foreigners give up and go home and usually have some bitterness to tell others about. That is fine. Leaves more for the rest of us. The people who were given free flights home were English teachers from a failed chain of English conversation schools. I don't know much about that, but I do know that English teachers are generally unsuccessful at life here in Japan in the long run. Things are not as hard as he might make it out to be, but the business climate is not good, and wherever you go in the world, it is SKILLS, not knowledge or education, that will really open doors. If you expect that a Japanese company will say WOW!! A US BUSINESS MAJOR!!! Well, that is not going to happen. Background like that is good enough to work at GM, but not Toyota, if you know what I mean. Another thing that you might be underestimating is how hard it is to FIT IN in Japan. Trust me, if you try to be like a regular Japanese recruit, you will not make it. New employees are often abused in different ways.. it is rough. If you try to enter as an upper level employee, you will have to have some special experience or skills to justify that. Finally, if you had an MBA, you would have better luck, but that might not be true in a few years, after all, the whole American financial meltdown was the work of American MBAs and PhDs. The CEO of GM had an MBA, a PhD, and a JD, and look at what a winner he was. How eager would a Japanese company be to hire people like that? The good news is that going to a Japanese university will be a very easy route to take. I recommend it, especially for Master's work.
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You really have to ask the Japanese embassy this question. But do note that Japan does not really accept immigrants. The best you could do is to get a job with a US company doing business there and get a temporary transfer there. The Japanese work very hard to keep Japan Japanese.
If were to graduate college in America with a degree in Business, would I be able to use that degree for work in Japan? If I were complete all 4 years of college, and then go on for a Masters or a PHD in business... would I be able to work in Japan without having to go to a Japanese University?
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i dont think so
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yes a degree is a degree anywhere. im leaving to study in lodon this weekend and im getting a minor in art then coming back to the us and using the education
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No no, to the person who said a degree is a degree anywhere, i will have to ammend what you wrote: A degree is a degree anywhere, except japan. That is the one country i know of where your degree does not mean a lot unless you go into a particular field like engineering. People should really not make extensions to countries they are not familiar with on here. You have to know japanese by the way, and pass JLPT 1 (look this up) to get anything worthwhile for a japanese job, unless you work at say, an american company's branch in japan. Japan is not doing so well with their economy either, they are even more reluctant than usual now to give away jobs to foreigners unless you are a superstar in what you do. They have been paying off foreign residents for awhile now to leave the country indefinitely things have gotten so bad. Business is a tough sell. They honestly will not care, because while business majors are not a dime a dozen, well...they really are, you know? Why would they need you? They have business people of their own. If you majored in something very valuable, then sure you could for sure get a job in japan. Not sure if you have ever been to japan before, but japanese really have no interest in letting in foreigners for anything more than for tourism money. The process to live permanentlly in japan is a long struggle. It is not a country you can just decide to go to, you have to really want it, and frankly: most people find out they do not want it. I had an awesome time in japan, but the country's residual, quiet, xenophobia can really eat at you over time i could forsee.
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I live in Japan. All I can say is ... oh brother. You know, in every answer, you get some right and some wrong. It is so hard to pick and choose. One person's experience is so different from another's. Look. One guy says a degree is the same everywhere. Well, maybe you can put it in front of an employer at an interview and just tell it like it is. It does not mean that they will give it the same weight that someone in the US would. So the other guy is right... right? Well, not really. First of all JLPT1 is not necessary. That is just not true. They will tell you that, though, if they do not want you, because it is a nice way to say... no thanks. If you get JLPT1 and go back to the same company, they will still say no thanks... Japan is not some nasty racist place where they will make your life miserable just for the fun of it. A lot of foreigners give up and go home and usually have some bitterness to tell others about. That is fine. Leaves more for the rest of us. The people who were given free flights home were English teachers from a failed chain of English conversation schools. I don't know much about that, but I do know that English teachers are generally unsuccessful at life here in Japan in the long run. Things are not as hard as he might make it out to be, but the business climate is not good, and wherever you go in the world, it is SKILLS, not knowledge or education, that will really open doors. If you expect that a Japanese company will say WOW!! A US BUSINESS MAJOR!!! Well, that is not going to happen. Background like that is good enough to work at GM, but not Toyota, if you know what I mean. Another thing that you might be underestimating is how hard it is to FIT IN in Japan. Trust me, if you try to be like a regular Japanese recruit, you will not make it. New employees are often abused in different ways.. it is rough. If you try to enter as an upper level employee, you will have to have some special experience or skills to justify that. Finally, if you had an MBA, you would have better luck, but that might not be true in a few years, after all, the whole American financial meltdown was the work of American MBAs and PhDs. The CEO of GM had an MBA, a PhD, and a JD, and look at what a winner he was. How eager would a Japanese company be to hire people like that? The good news is that going to a Japanese university will be a very easy route to take. I recommend it, especially for Master's work.
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You really have to ask the Japanese embassy this question. But do note that Japan does not really accept immigrants. The best you could do is to get a job with a US company doing business there and get a temporary transfer there. The Japanese work very hard to keep Japan Japanese.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
who would i contact to work in japan to rebuild
who would i contact to work in japan to rebuild?
im just finishing up school for electrical trades and am very interested in working in japan to help rebuild. dose anyone know how to do go about finding work over there? i know there probably not rebuilding just yet but will be realy soon.
Civic Participation - 2 Answers
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Try the Red Cross, they will be able to point you to who is recruiting.
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It is doubtful that any electricians are really needed over there. This is a fairly common occupation and there are plenty of electricians in Japan. Disaster recovery doctrine is to hire local people to do as much of the work as possible. Not only does this provide jobs but it reduces the amount of resources that need to be provided (remember that if you go over to assist - you will need to be fed, housed and provided with medical care). Another issue is that you have not been trained in disaster response doctrine. You do not know how to keep yourself healthy and safe in a disaster enviornment, you do not know who the disaster response system operates and how your role fits into it, you have not been trained in disaster communications (such as how to properly communicate via radio on a shared network), you do not speak the local language, etc. How to respond to a disaster is literally something you learn at the postgraduate level. (You get a four year college degree in a specific field - then you get a Master's degree in how that specialty functions in time of disaster.)
im just finishing up school for electrical trades and am very interested in working in japan to help rebuild. dose anyone know how to do go about finding work over there? i know there probably not rebuilding just yet but will be realy soon.
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Try the Red Cross, they will be able to point you to who is recruiting.
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It is doubtful that any electricians are really needed over there. This is a fairly common occupation and there are plenty of electricians in Japan. Disaster recovery doctrine is to hire local people to do as much of the work as possible. Not only does this provide jobs but it reduces the amount of resources that need to be provided (remember that if you go over to assist - you will need to be fed, housed and provided with medical care). Another issue is that you have not been trained in disaster response doctrine. You do not know how to keep yourself healthy and safe in a disaster enviornment, you do not know who the disaster response system operates and how your role fits into it, you have not been trained in disaster communications (such as how to properly communicate via radio on a shared network), you do not speak the local language, etc. How to respond to a disaster is literally something you learn at the postgraduate level. (You get a four year college degree in a specific field - then you get a Master's degree in how that specialty functions in time of disaster.)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
How does the legal drinking age work in Japan
How does the legal drinking age work in Japan?
I know that the legal drinking age is 20 years but can you enter a club or bar under 20 if your not drinking? and how about restaurants that serve alcohol? How does it all work?
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It depends on each bar/club/restaurant. Some bars do not let you enter without ID. But you can enter a restaurant definitely. Some restaurants ask you to show your ID if you order alcohol.
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I'm 19 and as long as I've lived here, I've only been stopped and asked for ID twice. One of those times, they let me in anyway, even after seeing my ID. I've even bought alcohol in my high school uniform, lol. To be honest, they really just don't care. Just don't get caught by the police.
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Japanese clubs or restaurants don't care Gaijin(foreigner)'s age at all. If you pay, they'll serve you what you want anything even if you're low teen.
I know that the legal drinking age is 20 years but can you enter a club or bar under 20 if your not drinking? and how about restaurants that serve alcohol? How does it all work?
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It depends on each bar/club/restaurant. Some bars do not let you enter without ID. But you can enter a restaurant definitely. Some restaurants ask you to show your ID if you order alcohol.
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I'm 19 and as long as I've lived here, I've only been stopped and asked for ID twice. One of those times, they let me in anyway, even after seeing my ID. I've even bought alcohol in my high school uniform, lol. To be honest, they really just don't care. Just don't get caught by the police.
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Japanese clubs or restaurants don't care Gaijin(foreigner)'s age at all. If you pay, they'll serve you what you want anything even if you're low teen.
Monday, March 1, 2010
How to go about finding work in Japan
How to go about finding work in Japan?
I am training to become a biology teacher and it has been a wish of mine to travel to Japan and live there for good. I think the food is fantastic, the people are beautiful, their culture is one of the best and it would be a new start for me. Unfortunatly i still have to work in Britain until the probation year is over and i'm fully qualified. until then i'll be looking for information BUT, any tips or help?? Many thanks
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It's very nice, but there are som bad things about the Japanese culture that that some getting used to. There is an abundance of cartoon pornography with very violent images in it and they often do not treat women well. As an outsider you will both be treated as a guest and also prevented from entering some businesses and some Japanese will not like you simply because you are a foreigner. The Japanese have very little knowledge it seems about Biology so if it is taught you should do fine. Kyoto is probably the most westernized of the big cities. You may want to take an ESL course since Teaching English is easy and a good back-up job. The food I miss the most is Tempura Soba. Buckwheat noodle soup with deep fried prawn in it. It is the best thing if you ever have an upset stomach or feel a bit fluish.
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Outside of teaching English, there is little or nothing available for non-Japanese.Japan is in a major recession right now. Unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have,chances of finding work are slim to none. I don't think you can teach Biology in Japan without knowing native level Japanese. Moving to Japan "for good" is very hard to do.They have a very closed immigration policy,and don't allow people to just move there.Sorry if I sound negative, but you have to be realistic about things.If it were easy,I'd be in Japan myself.
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English Teaching is very lucrative here, I generally make between $30 to $50 USD per class (1 hour). I have no degree, but lots of teaching experience. I disagree with a lot of the negative comments about Japan, yes we are in a recession here, but it is not as bad as people make it out to be. You need a degree to get a business to sponsor you, or marry a Japanese citizen. Luckily I am married to a Japanese citizen, so I can work anywhere someone will hire me. As far as only being able to get a Job that a Japanese cannot do. I say BS. I worked as a farmer my first year, and cutting grass from around rice fields, there are many Japanese that can do that. I then moved up to a company sorting strawberries, many Japanese can do that also. Then I landed an English Teaching position. Don't let anybody discourage you from your dreams, if you really want something, you can get it, but it depends on how bad you want it.
I am training to become a biology teacher and it has been a wish of mine to travel to Japan and live there for good. I think the food is fantastic, the people are beautiful, their culture is one of the best and it would be a new start for me. Unfortunatly i still have to work in Britain until the probation year is over and i'm fully qualified. until then i'll be looking for information BUT, any tips or help?? Many thanks
Japan - 3 Answers
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It's very nice, but there are som bad things about the Japanese culture that that some getting used to. There is an abundance of cartoon pornography with very violent images in it and they often do not treat women well. As an outsider you will both be treated as a guest and also prevented from entering some businesses and some Japanese will not like you simply because you are a foreigner. The Japanese have very little knowledge it seems about Biology so if it is taught you should do fine. Kyoto is probably the most westernized of the big cities. You may want to take an ESL course since Teaching English is easy and a good back-up job. The food I miss the most is Tempura Soba. Buckwheat noodle soup with deep fried prawn in it. It is the best thing if you ever have an upset stomach or feel a bit fluish.
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Outside of teaching English, there is little or nothing available for non-Japanese.Japan is in a major recession right now. Unless you have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have,chances of finding work are slim to none. I don't think you can teach Biology in Japan without knowing native level Japanese. Moving to Japan "for good" is very hard to do.They have a very closed immigration policy,and don't allow people to just move there.Sorry if I sound negative, but you have to be realistic about things.If it were easy,I'd be in Japan myself.
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English Teaching is very lucrative here, I generally make between $30 to $50 USD per class (1 hour). I have no degree, but lots of teaching experience. I disagree with a lot of the negative comments about Japan, yes we are in a recession here, but it is not as bad as people make it out to be. You need a degree to get a business to sponsor you, or marry a Japanese citizen. Luckily I am married to a Japanese citizen, so I can work anywhere someone will hire me. As far as only being able to get a Job that a Japanese cannot do. I say BS. I worked as a farmer my first year, and cutting grass from around rice fields, there are many Japanese that can do that. I then moved up to a company sorting strawberries, many Japanese can do that also. Then I landed an English Teaching position. Don't let anybody discourage you from your dreams, if you really want something, you can get it, but it depends on how bad you want it.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Isn't it possible to work in Japan on a student visa
Isn't it possible to work in Japan on a student visa?
I am trying to get things lined up for Japan, I've asked questions before about my visa, the schooling will be online, and I was just wondering if I can work in Japan. Please give me a hand here.
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Japan is one of the strictest enforcers of its immigration laws of any country in the world. If you are a student you go to school, and you have the money to pay for it. You cannot work. Employers must apply for employment visas. They are very scarce and hard to get, and you do not qualify if you are still in school.
I am trying to get things lined up for Japan, I've asked questions before about my visa, the schooling will be online, and I was just wondering if I can work in Japan. Please give me a hand here.
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Japan is one of the strictest enforcers of its immigration laws of any country in the world. If you are a student you go to school, and you have the money to pay for it. You cannot work. Employers must apply for employment visas. They are very scarce and hard to get, and you do not qualify if you are still in school.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
What are good job seeking sites for people wanting to work in Japan
What are good job seeking sites for people wanting to work in Japan?
The field I'm looking for is in organic chemistry. I have a Ph.D in organic synthesis and 6 years post-doctoral research work along with other stuff. Three of which were in China.
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"a Ph.D in organic synthesis and 6 years post-doctoral research work" is an excellent working experience. But it does not mean that you are appreciated in Japan. You must be able to speak Japanese to work with Japanese stuffs. Do you speak Japanese? There are some websites for looking for a job in Japan. http://english.job-japan.jp/ http://staff.hiwork.jp/staff/english_01.aspx But many jobs there are English teacher or related jobs. It's difficult to find a job concerning organic chemistry. I think you need to look for it patiently. The most important factor in finding a job in Japan is age. How old are you? The younger you are, the easier it is. And vice versa. It's extremely difficult if you are over 40.
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For a serious job search, the old school job fair is probably still best. Career Forum is the largest Japanese job fair for college and post-college degree holders in the US. http://www.careerforum.net/?lang=E They have some online listings, and it appears to be much smaller than the number of companies that actually show up at Career Forum, especially for the one in Boston.
The field I'm looking for is in organic chemistry. I have a Ph.D in organic synthesis and 6 years post-doctoral research work along with other stuff. Three of which were in China.
Japan - 2 Answers
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"a Ph.D in organic synthesis and 6 years post-doctoral research work" is an excellent working experience. But it does not mean that you are appreciated in Japan. You must be able to speak Japanese to work with Japanese stuffs. Do you speak Japanese? There are some websites for looking for a job in Japan. http://english.job-japan.jp/ http://staff.hiwork.jp/staff/english_01.aspx But many jobs there are English teacher or related jobs. It's difficult to find a job concerning organic chemistry. I think you need to look for it patiently. The most important factor in finding a job in Japan is age. How old are you? The younger you are, the easier it is. And vice versa. It's extremely difficult if you are over 40.
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For a serious job search, the old school job fair is probably still best. Career Forum is the largest Japanese job fair for college and post-college degree holders in the US. http://www.careerforum.net/?lang=E They have some online listings, and it appears to be much smaller than the number of companies that actually show up at Career Forum, especially for the one in Boston.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Why I want to live and work in Japan
Why I want to live and work in Japan?
So, I have to write a 500 word essay on why I would like to live and work as a teacher in Japan. Have always dreamed of teaching abroad, but, in order to make this essay short and sweet, I need to think of some reason I would like to teach there and impress the people reading this essay. What are some highlights that you think would be needed to be included in this essay to make it more appealing?? Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You want to experience and learn about different cultures "I feel that I will learn more about my culture from living in another because the only way to really understand your own culture is to step outside of it." - me
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If you can't even come up with ideas for an essay, then you shouldn't be teaching in Japan.
So, I have to write a 500 word essay on why I would like to live and work as a teacher in Japan. Have always dreamed of teaching abroad, but, in order to make this essay short and sweet, I need to think of some reason I would like to teach there and impress the people reading this essay. What are some highlights that you think would be needed to be included in this essay to make it more appealing?? Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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You want to experience and learn about different cultures "I feel that I will learn more about my culture from living in another because the only way to really understand your own culture is to step outside of it." - me
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If you can't even come up with ideas for an essay, then you shouldn't be teaching in Japan.
How does dating in Japan work
How does dating in Japan work?
If your a American Woman living in Japan for a year how does dating work? I've heard a lot of stories from the male perspective but what about women. Is the 'going dutch' thing true? And what about sex? How are the rules different? BTW- I'm 5'7- Is that going to be a problem?
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This is only hearsay, as I am a man living in Japan. I worked with an American woman who is now married to a Japanese man. She is 6'0", by the way. There are taller men in Japan. The thing is that American women are viewed as strong, and many Japanese men prefer shy women. It's not always true, though. Going Dutch is definitely true. Even though I have a girlfriend, we pay for our own meals separately. Sex is sex. Nothing really different. Difference in dating rules are that you don't get introduced to the parents unless the relationship is very serious. Meeting the parents can be a rather formal situation. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Kissing in public is rarely done. It's a private thing. Holding hands and some hugging are common, though. That's about all I can think of.
If your a American Woman living in Japan for a year how does dating work? I've heard a lot of stories from the male perspective but what about women. Is the 'going dutch' thing true? And what about sex? How are the rules different? BTW- I'm 5'7- Is that going to be a problem?
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This is only hearsay, as I am a man living in Japan. I worked with an American woman who is now married to a Japanese man. She is 6'0", by the way. There are taller men in Japan. The thing is that American women are viewed as strong, and many Japanese men prefer shy women. It's not always true, though. Going Dutch is definitely true. Even though I have a girlfriend, we pay for our own meals separately. Sex is sex. Nothing really different. Difference in dating rules are that you don't get introduced to the parents unless the relationship is very serious. Meeting the parents can be a rather formal situation. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Kissing in public is rarely done. It's a private thing. Holding hands and some hugging are common, though. That's about all I can think of.
Monday, February 1, 2010
How to obtain a passport to live and work in Japan
How to obtain a passport to live and work in Japan?
I'm just want to know how you would do it or if your even allowed to do it? I know lot's of Immigrants do it here in the United States "talking about comming over here to work and live", --Would it be easy to obtain such a thing or would you have to spend a ton of money?
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You need money and lots of it cause the dollar is cheap over there what would you do? the only jobs are working in a factory for low wages or teaching English... If you have a degree in anything you can make a little money teaching but you would have to go there first or send in a resume then get hired from the US or UK but you usually need a photo and a video of your teaching. go to www.ask.com and ask about jobs in japan. good luck ps can you speak japanese cause most people dont!
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You would need a visa to live and work in Japan in addition to your passport. It would be very hard to get.
I'm just want to know how you would do it or if your even allowed to do it? I know lot's of Immigrants do it here in the United States "talking about comming over here to work and live", --Would it be easy to obtain such a thing or would you have to spend a ton of money?
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You need money and lots of it cause the dollar is cheap over there what would you do? the only jobs are working in a factory for low wages or teaching English... If you have a degree in anything you can make a little money teaching but you would have to go there first or send in a resume then get hired from the US or UK but you usually need a photo and a video of your teaching. go to www.ask.com and ask about jobs in japan. good luck ps can you speak japanese cause most people dont!
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You would need a visa to live and work in Japan in addition to your passport. It would be very hard to get.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Will an unlocked iPhone 4 bought in Australia work in Japan
Will an unlocked iPhone 4 bought in Australia work in Japan?
If purchased outright (unlocked) from an Apple store in Australia, will an iPhone 4 work in Japan, using a Japanese sim card?
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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Yes, you can. Take note that Japanese SIM cards may be hard to find in Japan, so do your research before you go there (where to rent, etc).
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when you unlock the iPhone, it can be use anywhere with any provide that has the "sim card". Agree with the comment above to do some research before hand.
If purchased outright (unlocked) from an Apple store in Australia, will an iPhone 4 work in Japan, using a Japanese sim card?
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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Yes, you can. Take note that Japanese SIM cards may be hard to find in Japan, so do your research before you go there (where to rent, etc).
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when you unlock the iPhone, it can be use anywhere with any provide that has the "sim card". Agree with the comment above to do some research before hand.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
how to find construction work in Japan
how to find construction work in Japan?
Im looking to go to Japan and work in construction. Try to help them rebuild what they have left.
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Just go is pretty much the only way about it. The thing is A. Your visa status is likely to be irregular B. Construction firms do not have the resources to recruit overseas-Therefore it has to be on your own initiative. The usual practice in the industry is to work while on a visitors visa, and then make a visa run every 90 days. I would suggest thinking about framing or building forms, there are just not enough young carpenters in Japan.Obviously don't bring your work clothes/tools with you when entering as a visitor-send for them later. The informal sector though, is going to have to supply a lot of tradesmen going forward so it is likely the immigration formalities will not be enforced to the letter when it comes to construction trades. The reality is that there is whole generation of young men in Japan who preferred being a ronin, freeter, video game junkie or whatever to learning a trade. I would suggest finding a job through the contractors that specialize in 2X4 homes. That industry has its own journals and mooks that you can find in any bookstore in Japan.
Im looking to go to Japan and work in construction. Try to help them rebuild what they have left.
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Just go is pretty much the only way about it. The thing is A. Your visa status is likely to be irregular B. Construction firms do not have the resources to recruit overseas-Therefore it has to be on your own initiative. The usual practice in the industry is to work while on a visitors visa, and then make a visa run every 90 days. I would suggest thinking about framing or building forms, there are just not enough young carpenters in Japan.Obviously don't bring your work clothes/tools with you when entering as a visitor-send for them later. The informal sector though, is going to have to supply a lot of tradesmen going forward so it is likely the immigration formalities will not be enforced to the letter when it comes to construction trades. The reality is that there is whole generation of young men in Japan who preferred being a ronin, freeter, video game junkie or whatever to learning a trade. I would suggest finding a job through the contractors that specialize in 2X4 homes. That industry has its own journals and mooks that you can find in any bookstore in Japan.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
US college student that wants to work in Japan, hard to get a job
US college student that wants to work in Japan, hard to get a job?
I'm finishing up my second semester as a junior, but I would like to be proactive about getting a job upon graduation, and I would love to work in Japan. Has anybody else done this? I would love to live in that country for a few years and I am trying to learn how to speak Japanese. How feasible is it to get a job right out of college that sticks me in Japan? Sorry I forgot to mention that I was looking for a job in business finance.
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you could be qualified but if you dont speak japanese your at disadvantage coz there are lots of qualified youths too in japan. but you could still try. good luck.
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That's actually a very solid plan. As long as you get your bachelor's degree, you can work in Japan if a company sponsors you. Maybe your Japanese will still need work after you finish college, so you go there and teach English for awhile - someone I knew did that until he found a job at a Japanese company. I used to work with him in Japan. His Japanese is really good - and he's got a permanent job there now as an engineer. Just keep at it, you can do this. -I don't know what anyone would give this answer a thumbs down... naturally, you'd want a company with a large international division because that's where your language skills could make you valuable either over there, in the states, or even in another country. Of course you'd want to be able to read and write in Japanese - that's part of learning the language... Also, if you try to work stateside at a Japanese company, you MIGHT get to travel to Japan a few times on business (but not likely with the rising cost of airfare).
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however qualified you may be, it could be difficult. try to find a company with a large international division
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First, you need a company to sponsor you. Search online job websites in Japan and find a job offer. Most of them will be asking for people with a valid visa already, so it can be difficult. It may be easier to just go to Japan to teach English for a while, then search for a job while you're teaching. You'll have to change the status of your visa, but if a company will take over sponsorship of your visa, you'd only have to apply for a change of status. I've seen several business related jobs for foreigners in Japan, so they do exist. Knowing Japanese is an advantage. Good luck!
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You'd better try to work in any Japanese corporation in USA (with asking the possibility to move to Japan) and then get some promotion for stationed person to Japan. To go to work in Japan, you have to get working visa first which really need company's support to employ you in Japan and it is quite tough for fresh recruiter from USA. If you are selfconfident to your skill and ability for expert field, you may drop in Japan by short time visa to look for possible employers. It seems pretty hard but you can try it as you like.
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You would need to be able to speak, read and write Japanese to do that. You would also need a solid job offer before you get there. Sorry, your chances are slim to none. These jobs always go to a native Japanese first.
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everyone is apparently getting a "thumbs down" here, but here's my two cents added onto everyone else's idea - It's easy to get a job, depending on the field you're looking for (ie., teaching English for a few months) But since you posted your major, I guess you're looking for a job that has to do with your major. In that case I really would say it's a slim chance, but the chances are there. The chances of you, however, landing a full-time job IS extremely rare. In most cases, outside of a teaching position, fluent Japanese communication is necessary, unless you're working for a company that specializes in dealing with non-Japanese clients, or for a foreign company (US company, etc) that has a branch in Japan.
I'm finishing up my second semester as a junior, but I would like to be proactive about getting a job upon graduation, and I would love to work in Japan. Has anybody else done this? I would love to live in that country for a few years and I am trying to learn how to speak Japanese. How feasible is it to get a job right out of college that sticks me in Japan? Sorry I forgot to mention that I was looking for a job in business finance.
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you could be qualified but if you dont speak japanese your at disadvantage coz there are lots of qualified youths too in japan. but you could still try. good luck.
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That's actually a very solid plan. As long as you get your bachelor's degree, you can work in Japan if a company sponsors you. Maybe your Japanese will still need work after you finish college, so you go there and teach English for awhile - someone I knew did that until he found a job at a Japanese company. I used to work with him in Japan. His Japanese is really good - and he's got a permanent job there now as an engineer. Just keep at it, you can do this. -I don't know what anyone would give this answer a thumbs down... naturally, you'd want a company with a large international division because that's where your language skills could make you valuable either over there, in the states, or even in another country. Of course you'd want to be able to read and write in Japanese - that's part of learning the language... Also, if you try to work stateside at a Japanese company, you MIGHT get to travel to Japan a few times on business (but not likely with the rising cost of airfare).
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however qualified you may be, it could be difficult. try to find a company with a large international division
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First, you need a company to sponsor you. Search online job websites in Japan and find a job offer. Most of them will be asking for people with a valid visa already, so it can be difficult. It may be easier to just go to Japan to teach English for a while, then search for a job while you're teaching. You'll have to change the status of your visa, but if a company will take over sponsorship of your visa, you'd only have to apply for a change of status. I've seen several business related jobs for foreigners in Japan, so they do exist. Knowing Japanese is an advantage. Good luck!
5 :
You'd better try to work in any Japanese corporation in USA (with asking the possibility to move to Japan) and then get some promotion for stationed person to Japan. To go to work in Japan, you have to get working visa first which really need company's support to employ you in Japan and it is quite tough for fresh recruiter from USA. If you are selfconfident to your skill and ability for expert field, you may drop in Japan by short time visa to look for possible employers. It seems pretty hard but you can try it as you like.
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You would need to be able to speak, read and write Japanese to do that. You would also need a solid job offer before you get there. Sorry, your chances are slim to none. These jobs always go to a native Japanese first.
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everyone is apparently getting a "thumbs down" here, but here's my two cents added onto everyone else's idea - It's easy to get a job, depending on the field you're looking for (ie., teaching English for a few months) But since you posted your major, I guess you're looking for a job that has to do with your major. In that case I really would say it's a slim chance, but the chances are there. The chances of you, however, landing a full-time job IS extremely rare. In most cases, outside of a teaching position, fluent Japanese communication is necessary, unless you're working for a company that specializes in dealing with non-Japanese clients, or for a foreign company (US company, etc) that has a branch in Japan.
Friday, January 1, 2010
How do high schools in Japan work
How do high schools in Japan work?
I'm wondering how a 15 year old's school in Japan would be like. I've looked online for this stuff, but it's hard to find. If anyone could help, it'll be appreciated. Stuff I want to know: -scheduling (when does school start, break, end?) -extracurricular stuff (what kind of stuff do they have there? How are sports run?) -how much homework they have and what kind of hw it is (reports? projects? or just tons of practice problems?) -punishments for tardies? discipline? -grade system, level of competition -juku? who needs to go? Plus-- do 15 year olds usually have cellphones in Japan?
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I teach at a JHS in Japan so some of the info may not be the same for HS. The school year in Japan is year round. THere are 3 grades in high school. Called 1st, 2nd, and 3rd it is the same as 10th, 11th, 12th in the states. High schools in Japan are speciality schools, for example, academics, vocational, etc. Students most apply and interview for placements in the school. Much like college in the US. Students sometimes go to schools that are 2 hours away from home by train or in some cases longer. They usually stay in dormitories or a relative in that city if they are far from home. A typicall day starts at 8:15 but most students go to school before then to partake in club activites or studying. There is about 45 minutes for lunch. In high schools in Japan students are responsible for there lunch. Either brining a `bento` from home or going to convience store or resturant. School usually ends about 4:30. After there are usually clubs that the students have to join. At most schools it is mandatory for students to participate in one club. This can be sports clubs like volleyball, base/soft ball, basketball, tennis, badminton, judo, kendo, archery, and many more depends on size of school and student interests. They can also belong to culture clubs like, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, etc. Other clubs include English Club, Choir, Brass Band. Clubs usually go until 6 or 7 at night many students leave after them. Some clubs only meet 1 a week so depends on the club and the advisor. As for homework I really can not tell you. In my JHS kids are always studying. But they do not have the regular homework assignments that we have in the states, ie. worksheets, reading and questions. I have no idea to be honest about HS. However Japanese soicety tends to favor group work over individual. Punishments.. not sure same as grading criteria. Although I have heard from some of my friends how teach at HS that they are rather laxed. However sometimes when students misbehave at home for example breaking curfew the parents call the schools and ask them to punish the students.. This is a true story I heard from a friend. Although some high schoolers my go to Juku for studying for college exams it is more common for JHS students to go for studying ro get into high school. Yes, many 15 year olds have cell phones in Japan. I would say the majoirty of do. However familes that may be a little poorer than others or those who live in very very rural areas do not. For the most part many of my JHS kids have them. Some elementary school students as well. There are special phone designs for children here.
I'm wondering how a 15 year old's school in Japan would be like. I've looked online for this stuff, but it's hard to find. If anyone could help, it'll be appreciated. Stuff I want to know: -scheduling (when does school start, break, end?) -extracurricular stuff (what kind of stuff do they have there? How are sports run?) -how much homework they have and what kind of hw it is (reports? projects? or just tons of practice problems?) -punishments for tardies? discipline? -grade system, level of competition -juku? who needs to go? Plus-- do 15 year olds usually have cellphones in Japan?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I teach at a JHS in Japan so some of the info may not be the same for HS. The school year in Japan is year round. THere are 3 grades in high school. Called 1st, 2nd, and 3rd it is the same as 10th, 11th, 12th in the states. High schools in Japan are speciality schools, for example, academics, vocational, etc. Students most apply and interview for placements in the school. Much like college in the US. Students sometimes go to schools that are 2 hours away from home by train or in some cases longer. They usually stay in dormitories or a relative in that city if they are far from home. A typicall day starts at 8:15 but most students go to school before then to partake in club activites or studying. There is about 45 minutes for lunch. In high schools in Japan students are responsible for there lunch. Either brining a `bento` from home or going to convience store or resturant. School usually ends about 4:30. After there are usually clubs that the students have to join. At most schools it is mandatory for students to participate in one club. This can be sports clubs like volleyball, base/soft ball, basketball, tennis, badminton, judo, kendo, archery, and many more depends on size of school and student interests. They can also belong to culture clubs like, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, etc. Other clubs include English Club, Choir, Brass Band. Clubs usually go until 6 or 7 at night many students leave after them. Some clubs only meet 1 a week so depends on the club and the advisor. As for homework I really can not tell you. In my JHS kids are always studying. But they do not have the regular homework assignments that we have in the states, ie. worksheets, reading and questions. I have no idea to be honest about HS. However Japanese soicety tends to favor group work over individual. Punishments.. not sure same as grading criteria. Although I have heard from some of my friends how teach at HS that they are rather laxed. However sometimes when students misbehave at home for example breaking curfew the parents call the schools and ask them to punish the students.. This is a true story I heard from a friend. Although some high schoolers my go to Juku for studying for college exams it is more common for JHS students to go for studying ro get into high school. Yes, many 15 year olds have cell phones in Japan. I would say the majoirty of do. However familes that may be a little poorer than others or those who live in very very rural areas do not. For the most part many of my JHS kids have them. Some elementary school students as well. There are special phone designs for children here.
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