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.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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.
Japan - 1 Answers
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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.
Japan - 1 Answers
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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.
Japan - 7 Answers
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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.
Japan - 7 Answers
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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.
2 :
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).
3 :
however qualified you may be, it could be difficult. try to find a company with a large international division
4 :
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.
6 :
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.
7 :
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?
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.
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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