What percent of American doctors go to Japan to work

What percent of American doctors go to Japan to work?
What percent of American doctors go to Japan to work? And how much is it each semester (in dollars) for a good medical school in Japan?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Guess the percentage of American doctors going to Japan, and the amount of tuition per semester, for the meantime, is irrelevant in your case. You may perhaps master Niponggo first, and when you're there, you may inquire what med school you may want, and in what area, say Tokyo, etc. They also will not be using the usual English medical books, that's why.
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The answer to your question: a very, very, very small percent. Probably less than 0.1%...a few may go to teach medical English or PBL (problem-based learning) at a med school and another few may get pharma jobs...but either way, they are likely not doing actual patient care. (NOTE: There may be one or two exceptions to the rule.) Current rules stipulate that in order to practice and prescribe in Japan, you need to pass the Japanese equivalent of the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam). The Japanese exam is given 1-2x/year, only in Japanese. You will need to know on the order of 2k to 3k kanji to pass this exam, not to mention understanding grammar, of course. I hear the content of the exams is largely the same. Every few years I hear a rumour that the Japanese government is planning to relax the rules...but it hasnt happened in the 10 years I`ve been following the subject. As for tuition, expect to pay $8000-$10000/year for a "state" medical institution, and upwards of $40,000/year for a private medical school. Financial aid, I believe, is rare.

I want to work in japan carpentry is my job

I want to work in japan carpentry is my job?
i working carpentry in japan befor i marid now i wanted come to japan for working ican working american styile and 2by 4 inch ,4by 8 inch,8by16 inch and frame and finisher and ican speeking very well japanis and ino japenes standard for maeking house and ino manoul of some japenea home maeker .
Japan - 3 Answers
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You need a four year degree to qualify for a work visa, and a job offer before you get there. Japan doesn't use inches, they use the metric system.
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If you can speak good Japanese, why you post such stupid question in so ugly English right here?
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Find a recruiter in Korea looking for workers to go to Japan.

What is it like to work in IT in Japan

What is it like to work in IT in Japan?
I'm 22 and will be finishing college soon, and I'm thinking about starting my career abroad, specifically in Japan. From what I understand its a pain to get a worker's visa and there's a lot of competition for jobs, so I was just wondering if there are any gijene out there who are living and working in Japan and could tell me a little about this, and if maybe I should pick another country....I have experience as a Network admin and I'm getting my degree in computer science.
Japan - 2 Answers
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You seem to already know what you are talking about, here is my experience. I work in engineering, which is heavily based in IT. This is not an apple to apple comparison, but maybe I can shed some light on your goals. When I was nearing graduation I also had the same ambition as you. I looked for work and life went a different way, but I ended up being transferred to Japan, only after 6 years of working in engineering. Basically, as a gaijin emloyee you need to bring something extra to the table that justifies your hiring and visa sponsorship. You need to have something that shows you add to the company's bottom line, directly or indirectly based on your contributions. In my case, I brought local US market and workflow experience that was applied to the R&D of large systems that we sell around the world. There are opportunities for you. It may not come right after graduation, and you will have to keep looking. I suggest after you are hired by a company you continue to build your resume with all of the certificates and training. Try to look for work in a company and the sub division of that company that does work on a global scale. Try to get your experience in the IT Admin world and then branch off into a project that is profit based. FYI, IT is usually considered a cost center and where engineering or research projects are considered profit centers.
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You are required to work VERY HARD in Japanese IT industry. Like from morning to midnight.

will my paypal debit card work in japan

will my paypal debit card work in japan?
i have a paypal debit card and would like to know if theres a way i can take the money off of it in japan and exchange it for yen? is it possible?
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If you use an international atm (found at post offices, and citibank) yes you can withdrawal in yen, and it will be converted.

will my paypal debit card work in japan

will my paypal debit card work in japan?
i have a paypal debit card and would like to know if theres a way i can take the money off of it in japan and exchange it for yen? is it possible?
Japan - 1 Answers
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If you use an international atm (found at post offices, and citibank) yes you can withdrawal in yen, and it will be converted.

Can doctor graduated from Japan work in Singapore

Can doctor graduated from Japan work in Singapore?

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That is something you will have to check with Singapore Medical association. (Check source below) It all depends what kind of doctor, or are you a specialist. Sometimes you will just need to do a 1 or 2 year course to make sure that you know medical terminology in Singapore. As in Japan you learn things differently. I have also put the source for how to apply to be part of the Singapore Medical Association. Take a look at both links.

As a Japanese woman Iranian man couple (background) will we be allowed to travel to work in Japan

As a Japanese woman Iranian man couple (background) will we be allowed to travel to work in Japan?
We were both raised here but I am a Japanese female and my husband is an Iranian man background. Does the Japanese government base the decision on male or female sex of me? If there is a number of minimum required years we have been together 3.5 years. We also have been at this residence for 3.5 years. Thanks
Japan - 3 Answers
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Im not sure the detail of it, but one thing for sure is that japanese government doesn't have any issue with middle east people. they will treat you two as foreigner.
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"We were both raised here " Where? Iran? It mostly depends on whether you actually have Japanese nationality. That would depend on whether your parents registered you with Japanese authorities. If you do, then you can move to Japan freely if you have a Japanese passport, you would need to establish an address before your husband could come though. If you have relatives here it would be best to arrange to stay with them for a few weeks while you try to rent a place. If you don't actually speak Japanese it would be extremely difficult. For your husband's spouse visa you'll need all his documents, proof that he had plenty of cash available, your documents, and your marriage certificate. It would also help if you enter the marriage on your koseki-tohon before you start the procedure. If everything's in order there shouldn't be a problem. But work might be difficult, jobs are rather scarce and if you and/or your husband can't speak Japanese you'll be very limited for choice. Japanese women can still remain Japanese when they marry a foreigner, and their children can also get Japanese nationality. It wasn't always this way, but it is now. And Japan has no argument with Iran, so that won't go against him unless he (or you) are on a list of suspected terrorists.
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If you still hold Japanese citizenship, you should have no problems. Have you ever heard of Yu Darvish? He's an ace pitcher of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team, and he's a mix of a Japanese mother and Iranian father, so there's no problem with Iranians in Japan.

Will I need a Work Visa, Travel Visa, or SOFA agreement to work in Japan

Will I need a Work Visa, Travel Visa, or SOFA agreement to work in Japan?
I am a US citizen traveling to Japan as a contractor working on a US military base for two weeksonly in 2011. Will I need to obtain a Tourist Visa, Work Visa, or SOFA agreement prior to departing or will my valid US Passport allow me access to Japan and US Army CAC allow me access to the military base?
Japan - 2 Answers
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This information should be (and I can't see any reason why it cannot be) sorted out with your job contractor or liaison with the US military directly. Essentially speaking, anything that has to do with the US military, SOFA and military bases do not go through "normal" Japanese immigration procedures, this is why you need to contact your company and work with the US military to find out the details. In post cases you still need your Passport. As to whether or not you need SOFA Status is up to the US government. Again it is best to ask them.
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If you will work on a US base in Japan, someone there will arrange visa for you. So you do not have to worry about it so much.

How can I work in Japan

How can I work in Japan?
I'm not a student, but I'd like to fly to Japan and find a job there. Nothing high or something. Just an ordinary looking job. I'm a man. Can I go to your country, stay there and try to look for a job and some education also? Is it possible to emigrate or something? Can you help me? some suggestions?
Japan - 5 Answers
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You can go for up to 3 months and look for work (but not earn money), but after that- in order to actually make money and not be a tourist anymore, you will need a sponsoring full time position OR a university to accept you and send in the paperwork to get you a visa as a student or as a worker. But jobs arent easy to find- especially if you arent fluent in Japanese because of the economy.
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You need a University degree in order to legally work in Japan. You are not allowed to work on a Temporary Visitors visa. And, you need to find an employer who will sponsor you. This MUST be done in your home country and NOT in Japan. You cannot just emigrate to Japan. Even marrying a Japanese national will not guarantee a proper visa. www.mofa.go.jp
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Are you American ? You can stay up to 90 days on a visitor visa. It can be renewed only once in a 12 month period.It's not legal to work on a visitor visa. To work in Japan you need a four year degree.You also need a work visa,and to get the work visa you need a job offer before you get there. There's two problems with "ordinary jobs",1) most of these would require native level Japanese.2) These jobs will always go to a native Japanese first.Japan is in their worse recession since WWII.Many Japanese are having trouble finding work.About the only jobs available are teaching English and high tech jobs. It's possible to immigrate,but it's not easy to do so.If it were,I'd be there myself.
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no not easily, but you can try.
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You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan. For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan. For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $80,000. If you want to become a Japanese citizen, you have to keep living in Japan for more than 5 years without a pause. Then, you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But you need more like stable income, sufficient reason, Japanese language skill and so on if you want your application to be accepted. You can apply for Permanent Residence of Japan under the same condition. And this is relatively easier than citizenship.

Do I need to go to University to work in Japan

Do I need to go to University to work in Japan?
So I want to become a graphic designer and then move to Japan and work there as a graphic designer( Yes I am studying Japanese right now ^.^). But see I heard the only way to get a job in Japan is if you went to university for your education. So if I go to college for graphic design and get a BA degree...will I still be able to get a job in Japan?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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I'd go get that degree, yeah. :] Good luck!
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I highly recommend getting a degree. Remember that you will be competing with MANY people for jobs, and the only way to get the interview will be by selling yourself on paper via your resume. Having a university degree gets you in the door, especially in Japan where education is both regimented and highly regarded. You may want to look at approaching your entrance to Japan in another manner. With a Bachelor's degree, you could easily get a job teaching English there. While doing this, you could work on your portfolio in your spare time, perfect your Japanese (gambatte, ne!), and do research on prospective employers in your area. I get the sense that you have two separate desires: first to become a graphic designer, second to live in Japan. Get the BA to demonstrate a commitment to your education that the Japanese will expect, and let your passion show through when you do get there, however you do it. Best of luck!

Is it possible to learn enough nihonggo required for work in Japan in just 4/5 years

Is it possible to learn enough nihonggo required for work in Japan in just 4/5 years?
Is it possible to learn enough Japanese in maybe 3 or 4 years? I just want to know, 'cause I want to work in Japan after college. .I'm thinking of taking lessons, but I just want to make sure that its gonna be enough. Please do consider answering. thank you so much for your time. ^^ I'm Filipino, but I grew up speaking a lot of English. .
Languages - 3 Answers
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short answer, no. studying on and off for six years, speaking it almost every day for the last 4 and keeping the next test in my sights, i got to JLPT1 on my own. the average language course gives you about 40-45 (up to 90 or more) contact hours a year. japanese needs about 2-3 times the amount of study time to reach a comparative skill level in an easy language (native english speaker studying spanish for example). also total skill (speaking, reading, writing) is more difficult to attain in japanese. this page: http://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/content.html shows the criteria for study. the lowest qualification, currently level 4, suggests 150 hours of study. that said it totally depends on what kind of work you want to do. going there and teaching english for a couple of years (no japanese skill necessary) while studying before moving on to a 'real' job might be a good idea. if you want to work full-time in a japanese company then your first goal would be JLPT1, then JETRO (over 700) then the kanji test the japanese take (level 3 or 4 or better). the last advice is given considering total skill basically equivalent to a native japanese. otherwise an elementary course during the year before you come and easing into a more and more japanese orientated work environment while studying a lot should be fine as well.
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Yes, but you will learn more when you actually go to Japan than you do here unless you make some Japanese environment for yourself. I learned Japanese in a short time with immersion. So try doing the same thing for yourself.
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4/5 years is more than enough! some people just go to language school and become fluent in 1-2 years try http://www.japaneseclass.jp the site is new, still building social community, it can be more fun in the future. in there you can learn Japanese for free Learn Japanese Practice, improve and enrich your vocabulary and kanji Motivate yourself from the EXP you earned and get ranked among others Organize your learning - don't get stuck, learn Japanese level by level. know where to begin and where to continue Watch Japanese videos, while you can also enrich your vocabulary and kanji by taking the practice tests from the vocabulary list of each video.

If I buy an electronic device in South Korea will it work in Japan? Do they use the same plugs

If I buy an electronic device in South Korea will it work in Japan? Do they use the same plugs?
Like a laptop or something similar.
Other - Electronics - 1 Answers
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If they don't, get an adapter.

I want to work in Japan as a doctor

I want to work in Japan as a doctor?
I've googled this question, but I haven't attained a straightforward answer... I want to work as a doctor in Japan, and I was wondering the tasked that are needed to be performed in order to work there? Thanks.
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i wanna move there with u :) lol
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The first thing you have to do is to become a doctor. Once you become a doctor there are a couple of options for you, you can apply for a training fellowship in one of the hospitals or you could go there on a research grant. If you were thinking about just moving to Japan and becoming a doctor there or even going there to live and practice as a doctor I have to tell you that this would be nearly impossible.
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There are very few foreign doctors in Japan. But assuming you somehow get to Japan (as a student or whatever, which is hard to do) you'll need to be able to read, write and speak Japanese FLUENTLY, PLUS know all the medical terminology in Japanese. You'll need to go to Japanese medical school and pass all the Japanese medical certifications (Japanese National Examination for Medical Practitioners) and interviews, again all in the Japanese language.
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The minimum legal requirement is deceptively trivial. You just need to pass the national medical exam, and you're licensed to practice. The Japanese medical exam is only given in Japanese, and you are not allowed any translation aid. You also need to answer questions about Japanese medical laws. So it's not an easy exam to pass. It would be mean to just leave you at that and wondering what to do. There are two options. You could go to medical school at home, get your medical license there, then study Japanese intensely and get your second license in Japan. Or you could apply to medical school in Japan and get your entire medical training in Japan. If you're already determined to bury your bones in Japan, the latter might be a better option. Otherwise, it makes more sense to get your medical training in your native language and then try Japan.
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Sorry, but that is just about impossible. You would need above native level Japanese just to get started. Then you would have to be accepted into a Japanese college. This will cost you over $100,000 before you're finished. Another thing to bear in mind is many Japanese wouldn't go to a non-Japanese doctor. They don't feel comfortable dealing with non -Japanese in such close situations. Sorry I sound so negative, but you have to be realistic.
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Basically hopeless. Not joking. It isn't impossible, but it is basically hopeless. I've never seen a foreign doctor here. Wish there were some, but never seen one. You'll need native fluency in the Japanese language and be required to jump through lots of hoops. Basically, nobody will hire you. Your only hope is to develop native language skills and have enough money to open your own clinic. Even then, you have to attract customers. And odds are they will be going to Japanese doctors. I want to take a trip to the moon, but it is not realistic. Neither is your desire.
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"you'll need to be able to read, write and speak Japanese FLUENTLY, PLUS know all the medical terminology in Japanese." Tokyoe I would imagine that it takes more than speaking ...(gasp)...FLUENT Japanese (OMGWTF) to be a doctor, a professional who sometimes makes life or death decisions, and takes on the awesome responsibility of saving people from injury or illness. Hey genius, speaking fluent Japanese is how to get a job at ファミリマート, or ガスト, not on the operating table sawing a man's chest open to remove a malignant tumor. Many foreigners including myself can speak Japanese fluently and yet we work in factories, schools, Gasuto, Family Mart, and Dry Cleaning shops. To say that makes it sound like any native Japanese person can easily become a doctor which is not the case. And by the way, Japanese is one of the easiest languages to speak. Japanese people incorrectly assume because they struggle so hard to learn English that Japanese must be nearly impossible for foreigners. It certainly is not. If it were, strippers and escorts from Russia and Moldova, and punk ass 20 year old ALT's from Australia wouldn't learn it so damn quickly. The reading and writing are more difficult, but speaking is quite easy.
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I think you should take heed the advice that has already been given. I am guessing you cant speak Japanese and learning the language to an acceptable level will take time. Lets say you learn the language in 5yrs time, finding a job would be nigh on impossible. My advice is look to become a doctor in another country say U.K, Ireland, Australia, Newzealand etc. You dont have to learn the language and these countries employ foriegn doctors anually. Anywhere else, you must learn the language

Does the sony ericcson k800 work in Japan

Does the sony ericcson k800 work in Japan?
im planning to buy this phone here in the philippines, but i want to know if this will work in japan because i will move there in november... thanks in advance for your answers
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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Yes
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i don't think it will work in Japan, they have different bandwidth there like Korea, if you are moving to Japan try to buy electronics there, they are more advance than the Philippines

Will an Xbox 360 purchased in Japan work in the United States

Will an Xbox 360 purchased in Japan work in the United States?
Specifically: 1. Do I need a special plug? 2. Can I buy games from the US? Thanks!
Video & Online Games - 2 Answers
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No, they use a diferent model , you can only play usa game in usa playstation or any country in english.Once i rented a japanese game and it didnt work. this is just what i think
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It will work, you don't need any special plugs or anything. However, you will only be able to play Japanese games from Japan. You will not be able to play any US games on it. Better to just buy one in the US if you are here. Otherwise your best bet would to buy Japanese games from amazon.co.jp or search Ebay.

I come from China but I would like to work in Japan-would the japanese accept me

I come from China but I would like to work in Japan-would the japanese accept me?
I'd like to do character design, dunno if that helps.
Japan - 5 Answers
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Lol in all honesty you need to worry about getting the right visas and all that first. Look at the embassy's website to see if you qualify
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If you have Chinese-Japanese translation capabilities, you have a good chance to get employed by big Japanese electronics companies that are doing business with rich Chinese tourists who come to Japan for shopping. Due to China's remarkable economic success for the past few years, more and more Chinese tourists (actually, they are affluent Chinese businessmen) are coming to Japan. They buy anything that are not available in China, looking for business opportunities back home (and in Japan in the future). In most cases, they come in groups led by Chinese tourist guides who are not familiar with Japanese products. Not to mention, Japanese store clerks can't speak Chinese. So, Chinese-Japanese interpreters (preferably, native Chinese) are in great demand now.
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You must check with the chileans first.
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You need a college degree and a job offer before you get there. IF you don't have a special job skill they need chances of finding work are zero.
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do you speak japanese? japanese companies accept you as long as you have skill to make profits. but japan's economy is not as good as china,so it is not so easy to find a job. i think ,work for chinese restaurants in japan is the easiest way for chinese people.

Is it possible for me to live and work in Japan

Is it possible for me to live and work in Japan?
I'm 20 and from England and I'd like to be able to live and work in Japan, how easy is it to achieve this? I know there are quite a few Brazilian, Chinese and Koreans who have made Japan their home
Japan - 11 Answers
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if you know how to speak japan then sure
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Yes, it is very possible. However, you have to speak Japanese well. Some of the job options is teaching Japanese. Pero marami nang foreign people that do that. So I suggest learning Japanese and finding a great job through internet or connections. **Sorry I noticed that your user name has "pinoy" on it, and I decided to practice my Tagalog, tell me if I said it wrong*** Gambatte ne~! (Good Luck)
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If it is so easy like what you are thinking to live and work in Japan, uncountable hundreds of many foreigners have been increasing the numbers everywhere in the country. You'd better go to Philippines instead where is the right place so many Pinoy live and work there.
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You need a BA degree.A work visa, and a soliid job offer to work in Japan. The people you're talking about are given back breaking low paying factory jobs that few Japanese will even take. Moving to Japan is not easy.
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I've been lived in Japan for 3 years, i studied japanese language and got a part time job at a japanese and chinese restaurant . The living cost was so expensive. I think it's not easy for anyone who don't understand any japanese to work in Japan, so please learn some language before you go .You may teach English in Japan. Good Luck! p.s. The culture between Western & Eastern has a big different.
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If you are a UK citizen, you 're eligible for Working Holiday, which allows you to stay and work in Japan for a year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_holiday_visa#Japan Maybe you want to take advantage of this to see the country for yourself to see if you'd really like to live there. To stay longer than a year you'll need work visa. To obtain it, you have to have a bachelor`s degree or be an expert in some field, plus a solid job offer.
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If you have a bachelor's degree you can teach English in Japan. Try to get into the JET programme as it is the best one. I lived there for a year and I absolutely loved it!
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ESL teaching is your best bet. All you need is to be a native English speaker and have a Bachelor's Degree (for your work visa). Fluency in Japanese isn't needed (unlike any other expat work in Japan), but obviously helps a lot. JET is the best program, but there's also several eikaiwas (private language schools) that aren't as selective if you want to go that badly. Answer mine please!! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgD7K0XTJY_Y6kkUaXMMVm7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081128213513AAQK8aX
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YES YOU CAN!:) I was nearly 19 when I moved to Japan. I worked, but I was a hostess. That can be a dangerous job at times, but you're a man....so you wouldn't be working as one. Your best shot is to be an English teacher! I tought little Japanese kids English for a while too. That was fun...and you don't need to know Japanese for that! But they might want proof that you attended at least one year of college. Don't work at Nova...they will cheat you outta ur money! Just keep that in mind! gambatte kudasi! (good luck!) --Jessie
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yes, it is really possible to do this, basically, i recommend studying japanese for a while till you think you know it and you can get around, you need to know that language mostly, how to read, write, and speak. see if there is any toutors near you.
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Since you are not Black, you can do anything that you want.

i want to work in japan in a good manufacturing company? so what should i do

i want to work in japan in a good manufacturing company? so what should i do?
i want to work in japan in a good manufacturing company? so what should i do?
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You need a career from a credible school, a lot of experience and the level 1 of the certificate of the JLPT (http://www.jlpt.jp/e/) Japan now is focusing on recruiting more young generations of Japanese and so, you will be tested harder than the natives so you will definitely need more qualifications than a Japanese PLUS a valid Visa and it is very hard for Japanese companies to sponsor Visas for foreign professionals. Good luck

Can an emancipated minor legally work in Japan

Can an emancipated minor legally work in Japan?
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Japan - 2 Answers
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Only if he or she is a Japanese citizen at least 15 years old, and their school permits it. There may be an exception for working in the entertainment industry.
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Japanese citizen who are 15 or over have right to work. Usually he does not go to school if he has full-time job. I don't think minor foreigners can find a job in Japan.

How can I work in Japan

How can I work in Japan?
I'm from Romania and I really want to find a job in Japan (because my boyfriend lives there). I have a Bachelor's Degree in Romanian and English language and 13 years of English study. Do I have a chance to find a job as a teacher or as an assistant language teacher in Japan? Do I need to be in Japan already in order to find a job?
Languages - 3 Answers
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you can be a geisha.
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It would be easier if you currently lived in Japan at the moment, but I don't think it is necessary. There are programs in Japan for teaching English to Japanese children there that require little to no Japanese, contacting a department of education there would most likely be your best bet. However, it may be a good idea to learn Japanese to be able to effectively communicate with people where you live. If you speak no Japanese at all, it may be difficult for you to find a job, but I know it is possible. Good Luck.
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The chances are better if you are in Japan looking for a job. Most likely you won't have a working visa, so your pickings are slim. If you want to find jobs before coming to Japan, checkout http://www.gaijinpot.com/ That way you can arrange to get a visa permitting you to work before you come to Japan.

How can I work in Japan

How can I work in Japan?
I'm from Romania and I really want to find a job in Japan (because my boyfriend lives there). I have a Bachelor's Degree in Romanian and English language and 13 years of English study. Do I have a chance to find a job as a teacher or as an assistant language teacher in Japan? Do I need to be in Japan already in order to find a job?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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english schools in japan got websites, call them and they arrange interviews and if successfull they arrange your visa.contact them'.or let your boyfriend talk to them about you.
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Is your boyfriend a Japanese? He can probable help you find a job. You can search the cultural affair school or allied willing to hire foreigner for teach English or become a tourism ambassador to Japan sponsor by your country
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You can could go as an assistant teacher, I heard about it. You need to be under 28 I think and you should have a degree.

How can I work in Japan

How can I work in Japan?
I'm from Romania and I really want to find a job in Japan (because my boyfriend lives there). I have a Bachelor's Degree in Romanian and English language and 13 years of English study. Do I have a chance to find a job as a teacher or as an assistant language teacher in Japan? Do I need to be in Japan already in order to find a job?
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I have several friends who are living and working in Japan as teachers. Most of them are English teachers and one of them is a kindergarten teacher. You don't have to move there first. There are a lot of language programs that will help place you with a job there. Do a Google search for "teach English abroad" and "teaching jobs in Japan." Make sure the program you choose is reputable.

Will my lexus navigation work in Japan or Korea

Will my lexus navigation work in Japan or Korea?
I purchased a Lexus RX350 about 3 months ago (August, 2006) and was wondering if I should bring it to Korea where I will be working for the next 2 years. I have the Navigation Option, and was wondering if it would work in Korea. Same with Japan. I was wondering if I can get navigation service in and around Tokyo and Yokohama. Thanks for your time.
Lexus - 2 Answers
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I don't know.Just take it over there.If it doesn't work,don't use it or the dealership they will tell you
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Im sure it would since navagation is ran from a satellite way up in the sky. But I guess it just depends if the Korean government has all their landmarks added to a specific auto makers navigational system

Will HP warranty from the U.S. work in Japan? and How

Will HP warranty from the U.S. work in Japan? and How?
I am now in Japan, and I bought my HP tablet PC less than 1 year ago from the states. Recently the Harddrive of my laptop just went crazy and not be abled to boot up. I want to know if I can get help frmo the HP customer service center from Japan or not, if there is any. Or do I need to contact the U.S. HP customer service and send my laptop back to the states to get it fixed? Please advice, much appreciated.
Laptops & Notebooks - 8 Answers
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phone and ask
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MY MOM IS A JAP AND MY DAD IS A CHINESE SO MY EYES ARE POINTED IN DIFFERENT WAYS DIAGONNALY
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u will have to contact the us Hp service...that exact ting happened to me...i was in some trouble...but contact the US
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the best way to find out is ask them.
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your warrenty is valid in any country that you are in, it will be valid in Japan, (if you can speak the language) you can phone them, or take it to a HP center. you will probably need your warrenty information. (have it faxed or emailed to you so you can see it.
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They won't make a service call to Japan unless there is an office there, you may need to send it back to the US. Also, make sure the warranty is still active. If it isn't they may not give it back. That's something I learned far too late with my ancient Gateway; a month after the warranty I sent it in, never got it back.
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Get their customer support line from the website and ask them, unfortunately HP has some of the worse service in industry, thats why I prefer Dells.
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Yeah a warranty is a warranty.. as long as it's still valid. They have HP in Japan, you should check their website and get the number/address to a local shop. They would tell you if its not valid in Japan and probably send it to the US themselves.

Will any prepaid data plan work in Japan

Will any prepaid data plan work in Japan?
I mean is there any? Or does anyone know of a good plan that I can get while in Japan? Again Thanks so much.=) Please only intelligent answers only. Also this is for an HTC Jade phone.
Japan - 1 Answers
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i assume you're looking for a 3G data plan for your laptop? (You can not add 3G data in Japan to your existing foreign cell phone.) Found this. This is a prepaid 3G data service which include 150 hours of usage over 480 days. It uses NTT docomo's 3G network. http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/english/detail_3g.html This one is a month-to-month contract http://www.e-ca.jp/ and uses e-moibile 3G network, which is limited to larger cities. If you're going to country-sides, better use a service that use NTT Docomo's network. If you go to Japan often, try Willcom core 3G, which also uses NTT Docomo's 3G network. And, this is the one I have. http://www.willcom-inc.com/core/core_3g/index_02.html You get charged only for 945 Yen for the month you don't use at all, and for the maximum of 6930 Yen for the month you use a lot. Willcom has filed for reorganization last week, although they continue to offer services. There're a few data card rental places at Narita airport http://www.pupuru.com/en/service/emobile/ http://www.mbsol.co.jp/ubiqi/shop1.html NTT Docomo and Softbank also have the 3G data services directly from them. http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/service/data/foma/introduction/data_lineup/index.html http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/data_card/

How old do you have to be to work in Japan

How old do you have to be to work in Japan?
I was just curious because my cousin (who lives in Japan) was thinking of becoming a florist.
Japan - 2 Answers
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Is your cousin who lives in Japan, Japanese? Japan Labor Standards Laws: (Minimum Age) Article 56. An employer shall not employ children until the first 31st of March following their having fully reached the age of 15 years. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, outside of school hours, children above 13 full years of age maybe employed in occupations in enterprises other than those listed in items 1 through 5 of Annexed Table No. 1, and which involve light labor that is not harmful to the health and welfare of the children, with the permission of the administrative office. The same shall apply to children under 13 full years of age employed in motion picture production and theatrical performance enterprises.
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Well, legally you can work at 15 in Japan. But if you did not finish high school or college, you would not choose jobs at all. Japanese employers do not want to hire people who did not finish schools. So it's virtually impossible to have a job you want at 15. except for part-time jobs.

A good night club to work in Japan

A good night club to work in Japan?
Hi i asked another question on here about good jobs in japan and one person said nightclubs where a good job for foreigners. So what are some major(or good)nightclubs in Japan that are a good idea to work at?
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I think Roppongi in Tokyo is best for you because there are bunch of good night clubs which can make you good maney. And also there are many American people in there,so it's good for you.

Can I apply for work in Japan if I am pregnant

Can I apply for work in Japan if I am pregnant?
I am an ESL teacher; I've always wanted to work in Japan. Recently I found out I was pregnant and now I don't know if can apply for any of the jobs that I worked so hard to find. My child would be born in Japan. I would like that to be the case; as I intend to live and stay in Japan for life. But I don't know what the legal issues behind that are; or if there are any. Would anyone hire a pregnant woman? Does anyone know where I might find information on it.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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their are no leagal resons why u can't . just get your immigrations stuff together like normal. but as for hireing a pregnant woman that will be hard, same as here no one wants to hire a pregnant woman couse they will be gone in a short period of time its not worth the cost of training if they have to do it all again in 7 months
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You are going to need to find a very understanding employer. You have to register with Japan's City/Town Hall as a foreign resident, but you need a sponsor (this case, employer). Without registration, you can't get social insurance (w/out this you pay exorbitant medical fees). Japan's job applicant cut-off rate is pretty severe because it is traditionally based on age and status. Being an ESL teacher is a plus, but sadly, your chances of being hired with your current situation (pregnant) are not the best because your employer is going to have to consider the time off due to pregnancy and childcare. Also, the prefecture where you plan to teach can also affect your chances.

Can the upcoming HTC Evo 4G work in Japan

Can the upcoming HTC Evo 4G work in Japan?
I was thinking of getting myself the HTC 4G handset when it gets out in the States but I am not sure if it can work in Japan. There are already a number of HTC handsets on offer by some mobile carriers right here in Japan but I am not sure whether the HTC 4G can work well here as well. Does anyone have any information that can help me?
PDAs & Handhelds - 1 Answers
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I have pre-ordered the Evo 4G and will be bringing it back to Japan with me in June. I will be checking with japanese company's AU and Softbank to see if I will be able to use it. I am sure they will be offering this phone in Japan at a later date seeing as they already have many other HTC smartphones. I just do not know how the 4G networking will work. I will post an update after I return to Japan with this phone.

How much do american models get paid if they work in Japan

How much do american models get paid if they work in Japan?

Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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100 times the dollars in yen
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More than they usually get in the US

How does the iPhone 4 plan work in Japan

How does the iPhone 4 plan work in Japan?
Can someone please explain to me how the iPhone 4 plan works in Japan? I was looking at the Japanese version of Softbank's page, but found it confusing... so I took a look at the English version and was equally confused. There are a couple different plans, but it seems like there's a monthly discount for some reason for each one. Why is there a discount exactly? It seems like Softbank is kind of operating in a roundabout way...
Japan - 2 Answers
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I have an iPhone 4 with Softbank. Their basic plan is called the "White Plan" which includes free texting, free 3G/wifi/internet and discounted rates for calling other Softbank users (including free daytime calls to other Softbank numbers!). What they do is they "sell" you the phone (for like $400 or something like that) and they break down its cost over a 2yr contract, by the end of which you keep the phone. They charge you a fee for the White Plan + some other VERY small data fee and then they give you a monthly discount for the fee of the White Plan. So all you're paying is a monthly cut of your iPhone cost (1/24th of the total [24months in 2yrs]) and the very small data fee. I pay about 5,700Â¥ a month (roughly $57) + calls, for my iPhone with the White Plan. In theory if you never make a single call you can pay 5,700Â¥ a month and nothing more. THE CATCH: The only thing that really changes from the american plans is the fee per minutes. Japan charges you by the 30 seconds instead of by the minute. Their minutes are VERY expensive so people in Japan usually don't talk on their phones too much, thats why you see everyone texting all the time! If you want to talk more they offer better calling rates under their Double White plan which is similar but a little more expensive They have shops with english speakers in Tokyo. Get your alien registration card ready beforehand. Let me know if you have any further questions!
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Yes but befoe you go over there you have to go to a local Atnt store and get your phone unlocked.. its going to allow you to use your phone in Japan.. it costs money though:/

how would my cell phone work in japan

how would my cell phone work in japan?
i'm going to japan next year. i want to take my cell phone with me and be able to txt or call my friends from there. so how do i program my phone to do that in japan? and is it possible to get a more advanced phone in japan and bring it back to the usa to get it to work there. i know thats illegal but what-ever. i wanna know.
Japan - 1 Answers
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It's not illegal, but it won't work. Japan uses CDMA technology while the US uses GSM technology. So you can't "program your phone to work there. You could use your phone if it has international roaming, but it will be very expensive. The Japanese phones are quite awesome. I have one just for visiting Japan.

How can I live and work in Japan

How can I live and work in Japan?
Hi. I recently came back from a 2 week homestay programme in Kyoto and I really miss Japan. I really want to go back. I'm still kind of young so I know I won't really go back there for a couple of years. Any ideas?
Japan - 4 Answers
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You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan. For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan. For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $80,000.
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To work and live in Japan it is best to know proper Japanese. I have been some like 2 years all together in Japan and it was always hard for me, cause I don't read kanji. In some countries (germany) it is possible to get a "working and holiday" visa. you can get that only once in your life, and until you turn 27 oder 28, I don't remember. It is valid for one year.
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I would recommend coming to Japan either to study for a year, or going to a Language school for a year or two after graduating from college and teach English only part time at first. Any decent language school will give you lots of organized, fun Japanese experiences like going to hot springs or Kyoto and you will learn the basics of doing business--how to write a rirekisho (resume) and speak keigo, which are skills many foreigners from the west lack, let alone the language itself. I worked full-time for a McEnglish school when I was 22 and spent a year in the bottom of a bottle, chasing skirts and being an ass, like all the other guys there. I regret wasting a year and wish I had gone to a language school instead (I learned no Japanese that year either)-- Whatever you do, don't stay in a clique of foreign people and eat at McDonalds every day...You'd be suprised how many young people end up doing that.
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I know exactly how you feel. Everything about you is itching to get back as fast as possible. Sometimes even sacrificing future opportunities to do so. I've been there more than once. First thing to do is calm down and find a way to surround yourself with enough j-stuff to keep that monkey off your back but still stay motivated. To live here long term you're gonna need a BA in something. Doesn't matter what cause it's just a way to show perspective employers that you can stick with something for the long term. As this question comes up here so much you might have more than a little competition doing a year abroad but it is very possible. If you really want to stay here long term you have two major choices: pop over and work at an English school while bulking up your social network and then make your break when you get a chance, or Stay in the states and find a job that could potentially position you in japan later. This option, while a bit crap in the short term, is the best way to stay here long term and have a more comfortable lifestyle. Which would you rather be:? The borderline broke English teacher who got here fast but lives miles from anywhere ans is pounding konbini bought beers before entering the club cause he's short on green. Or the guy whose company provided him with an apartment deep in the thick of town and an expense account to boot. I know that the seduction of getting ones butt back over here is a major pull, but once here the chances for advancement aren't super great unless you really bust your hump.

Will my dual voltage flat iron work in Japan

Will my dual voltage flat iron work in Japan?
Okay, so I'm going to Japan over the summer and I have a dual voltage flat iron which is 120v to 240v *60/50Hz. I've done a little research and the standard voltage in Japan is 100v. Will my flat iron turn on? I'm assuming if my flat iron does turn on, it wont heat up as fast or it won't be as hot. Please clarify for me! Thanks!
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im very sure that it will turn on but it may take a little bit longer to heat up not very much though, you should be fine
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I just brought my chi flat iron with me to Japan specifically Tokyo and Kyoto. I had no problem and it has the same voltage as yours. The main thing is to make sure it has 2 prongs only on it. The only difference I found was that it didn't get as hot. I have thick course hair and it still worked but I had to do smaller pieces of hair and it took a bit longer. Rather than being done in 10 minutes- it took about 15 minutes. I am speaking about staying in hotels.
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Not much difference between 100V and 120V there is. Actually even in Japan, some area or part of the district and sometimes have more or less than 100V due to its demand at TPO. You don't need to be so nervous to handle flat iron anyway.
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Electric is proportional to the square of voltage. 100V = 1*1 = 1 120V = 1.2*1.2 = 1.44 100V = 0.7 when 120V = 1. So, your iron may only show power less than 70%. You will feel lack of power of your iron. (Some of hotel rent an iron.)

Will my dual voltage flat iron work in Japan

Will my dual voltage flat iron work in Japan?
Okay, so I'm going to Japan over the summer and I have a dual voltage flat iron which is 120v to 240v *60/50Hz. I've done a little research and the standard voltage in Japan is 100v. Will my flat iron turn on? I'm assuming if my flat iron does turn on, it wont heat up as fast or it won't be as hot. Please clarify for me! Thanks!
Japan - 4 Answers
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im very sure that it will turn on but it may take a little bit longer to heat up not very much though, you should be fine
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I just brought my chi flat iron with me to Japan specifically Tokyo and Kyoto. I had no problem and it has the same voltage as yours. The main thing is to make sure it has 2 prongs only on it. The only difference I found was that it didn't get as hot. I have thick course hair and it still worked but I had to do smaller pieces of hair and it took a bit longer. Rather than being done in 10 minutes- it took about 15 minutes. I am speaking about staying in hotels.
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Not much difference between 100V and 120V there is. Actually even in Japan, some area or part of the district and sometimes have more or less than 100V due to its demand at TPO. You don't need to be so nervous to handle flat iron anyway.
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Electric is proportional to the square of voltage. 100V = 1*1 = 1 120V = 1.2*1.2 = 1.44 100V = 0.7 when 120V = 1. So, your iron may only show power less than 70%. You will feel lack of power of your iron. (Some of hotel rent an iron.)

Are there any foreigners who are deeply involved in Volunteer work in Japan

Are there any foreigners who are deeply involved in Volunteer work in Japan?
Are there any foreigners out there who run their own volunteer organizations. For Example: Mountain cleaning, River cleaning.organization for the betterment of women and children.D.V. AIDS , education etc.
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Well I don't know of Japan. But we do have in Nigeria.

How can I do volunteer work in Japan

How can I do volunteer work in Japan?
I have Japanese nationality, and I speak Japanese fluently (though complex conversations such as politics are a difficulty) and I live in the UK. Obviously I'm fluent in English, and I can speak a bit of French (if that helps), I've also had 2 years of Combined Cadet Force (CCF) experience including first aid. I would like to volunteer myself this summer between July to August, and am 16, any help in how i can do this would be appreciated.
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ok, what kind of volunteer work? any community service or do you want to help with tsunami/earthquake? Many relief organisations have people ready and waiting to help. If you want, you could probably go as an exchange student next semester and find some volunteer work on the side.. You could also start your own volunteer organisation to help with reconstruction.
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The Japanese Red Cross is wanted help from qualified persons. If you have correct training then you can of course come, but please be respectful while you are here. Many of us are having a very bad time and so not all of us are going to be extremely hospitable but many of us are still welcoming foreign visitors. I see many people from UK here, some of them made me and my family some food and we thanked them for it. Apparently, volunteer work here is all taken but the Red Cross are welcoming any one who wants to help. I am very happy that you want to help us here in Japan, and together we can make Japan better, I know it. But if you are 16, you should ask your Mother and Father before hand and of course see if you are needed. We have many people here helping out and I have seen over a hundred foreigners here but some people are actually here on holiday! The Japanese Red Cross is currently the main organizer for everything that goes on, but please do not be like the Americans who brought ribs and were OFFENDED because we rejected the gift due to religious reasons... that didn't go down well. We all thank you for any help you can give and because you know Japanese, it will be a great help. Especially if you want to speak to the people who want or need somebody to talk to because their family is lost or gone. As for French, I doubt you will need it. We don't speak French here. The Japanese Red Cross also is in dire need of MONEY, not just volunteers. I personally prefer volunteers because they help more in some cases. Don't be afraid to talk to us if you do become a volunteer because I know of many people here who cry all day and nobody speaks to them - but of course, be respectful and if they don't want help from someone who couldn't understand (i.e someone who has family and isn't Japanese) then accept their wishes. You could perhaps do a study program and do volunteer working on the side but full-time volunteer work is rewarding and a very rich experience yet it is tiring. To get here, go through the Red Cross first, or simply arrive and ask: May I volunteer? or ask in Japanese. The Red Cross will most likely accept you anyway because all help is welcomed. Thank you, with your support we will make a difference. ~Kurisuchi
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Under 18 ? Not gonna happen...Nice thought anyway.

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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Japans specialty is ramen/noodles, so I don't know why you would be hired over a Japanese employee, but if you have connection with someone in Japan in that industry then anything is possible
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I agree with twikfat. A Japanese restaurant, or any other company, would never hire a foreigner over a Japanese person, unless the foreigner has something unique to offer (e.g. teach English). Become a noodle chef in the US instead.
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You can learn in Japan if you like. There are a lot of cooking schools.
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Can you speak, read and write Japanese as well as a Japanese person ? Did'nt think so. There's your answer. Sorry. BTW, what's "becoema" ? Walmart is always hiring...
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Is a bear Catholic?! Does the Pope shit in the woods?! There's your answer!
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As most have said I think it would be very hard to become a noodle chef in Japan if you're non-Japanese. I think your best bet would be to become a noodle chef in the US and learn the trade, learn the language, learn how to read and write Japanese while working in a Japanese noodle restaurant and using those skills to snag a job in Japan in the future. The owner of the restaurant might know someone in Japan that would hire you as long as you have the skills. If you were a Japanese male I'm sure it's not that hard to be one, but when you're a non-Japanese I think the small hiking trail turns into Mt. Everest. Same with females. I know some girls who are 100% Japanese and graduated chef schools in Japan but can't find a job because the industry is not really open to females. Come to think of it, I've never seen a female ramen chef....... I think the first thing you need to do is get your foot into the industry. Once you're able to see alittle bit of the "chef world" you might decide it's not for you. Good luck to you!
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No It will be easiler to be a English teacher in American then move and work in Janpan as a English teacher

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.
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Yes, to get a working visa in Japan you need a four year degree (in anything). I do hiring for a language school in Tokyo and having a background in Education is a definite plus. Japanese is not required to work here. Most English schools don't want you speaking Japanese in the class, anyway. Although, having a basic understanding will make living here easier and more rewarding. I'd suggest applying for the JET Programme. It's sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education. It's quite competitive so I'd suggest beefing up your resume with some Japanese-related extracurricular activities (language clubs, ect.) Good luck!

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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The best way to work in Japan, in the field you have chosen, is to apply to companies in your own country that have offices here in Japan. It really is not the custom here to hire overseas workers for jobs which the Japanese can do themselves. Having said that though, the old adage 'not what you know, but who you know' can be a big help. Get networking and best of luck.
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High chance? No. Some chance? Yes. It won't be a done deal. What will you have to offer that a Japanese person won't be able to do? Focus on that aspect of the situation.
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High chance ? No...You need to have a skill a Japanese doesn't have.
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To add to what has already been said: Marketing is not that difficult to do. Most countries don't give out visas in this sector because people can do it. In my opinion the best way to work in Japan hassle and stress free is to work for a large company in your area that has branches worldwide. If they decide to transfer you to their Japanese branch (for whatever reason), they will do all the paperwork for you while you sit back and relax. The better the degree the better your chances of working with large multinational companies. Look into this

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?
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No
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Unless you have extensive medical, engineering, or logistics experience in post-disaster zones, or you have expertise in setting up a large-scale emergency water cleaning and sanitation system in a post-disaster, low-infrastructure environment, or you have experience with dealing with large numbers of dead human and animal bodies in a low-infrastructure environment, and unless you are *already* affiliated with an emergency response agency or company that has a local partner in Japan (and you have, therefore, been fully vetted regarding your credentials and expertise), AND have an invitation from Japan to go there, do NOT go to Japan. If you do, you will be in the way and you will be a drain on resources (food, gas, etc.). This is what the Japanese government and every NGO and nonprofit is requesting! Please, DON'T start gathering food, clothes, medicine, etc. Please, please don't. It is so much cheaper and more efficient for response agencies to buy and ship these items from surrounding areas that are MUCH closer than anywhere in the USA. Plus, it's better for agencies to buy these new, or to accept donations in bulk directly from manufacturers and retailers, rather than going through donations made by countless numbers of individuals, which are often filled with inappropriate items (if you doubt this, go look at the web sites of international aid agencies and see for yourself that they are NOT asking for donated items to send to Japan). Please donate financially to the Japanese Red Cross http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/ Mercy Corps in the USA has set up a donation fund for its partner, Peace Winds Japan, and its emergency assistance on the ground. http://www.mercycorps.org/donate/japan You can see a list of what aid agencies are doing what in Japan here: http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/what-are-aid-workers-doing-after-the-japan-quake/ Check the ReliefWeb web site for updates on disaster response http://www.reliefweb.int Also see: Why Waiting to Give to Japan is a Good Idea http://goodintents.org/disaster/why-waiting-to-give-to-japan-is-a-good-idea Also see: Volunteering To Help After Major Disasters (earthquake, hurricane, tropical storm, flood, tsunami, oil spill, etc.) http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/vols_in_disasters.html

What Are The Criteria & Conditions For Work Residency In Japan

What Are The Criteria & Conditions For Work Residency In Japan?
That's the 1st question, the second is: How difficult it is for a foreign doctor to work in Japan and what are tests/certificates required? I heard only doctors graduated from Japanese schools of medicine are eligible, but how about those who can get a diploma or any post-graduate degree from a japanese school of medicine? NB. I am speaking about work residency, not permanent residency. Thanks in advance..
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Look at the below question for the 1st question. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkLEF8PWZo6l4oeI5LDpKj0AAAAA;_ylv=3?qid=20080819171058AAr5ie8 >but how about those who can get a diploma or any post-graduate degree from a japanese school of medicine? Master's degree does not make you a doctor in Japan. It's meaningless in working world. You must have undergraduate degree of medicine. To get undergraduate diploma in Japan, you are required to finish 6 years medical course since the 1st year. To join these medical courses, you must pass their entrance exams. But those exams require you to know more than average Japanese 18 year old students. So virtually, you must do as much as Japanese kids learn in 12 years between elementary and high schools. If you are determined to do it, go ahead.

What Are The Criteria & Conditions For Work Residency In Japan

What Are The Criteria & Conditions For Work Residency In Japan?
That's the 1st question, the second is: How difficult it is for a foreign doctor to work in Japan and what are tests/certificates required? Thanks in advance..
Immigration - 2 Answers
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To live and work in Japan you must be sponsored by an employer. The employer must prove that there are no Japanese citizens willing to take the job. You can just imagine what type of jobs these are.
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be of good character - no violations at all (not even a speeding ticket) - no criminal record, and speaking, reading and writing reasonably good japanese. You will have to be on a work permit for betwen 5 and 10 years before you earn the right to be a permanent resident. If you do eventually choose to become a citizen, you MUST give up your US (and other) citizenships. dont know about certifications.

what are living costs like in Japan and also, how easy is it to Find work

what are living costs like in Japan and also, how easy is it to Find work?
I am thinking about relocating from ENGLAND to some where in JAPAN for 12-18 months, and was wondering about living costs over there and also how easy it is for a Englishmen to find work in Japan. (ofc when the time comes to actually relocating, I would by then know basic japanese) So, what do you think? Have you ever been there and what can you tell me?
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Converting almost any money to Yen is a poor exchange. You'll need a work visa or work permit. To get a work visa, you'll need a job before going. To get a permit, a company needs to show that you can do a job that a Japanese person can't do as well (i.e. English Teacher, Model, etc) I'm not saying it can't be done, just get your ducks in a row before going.

Will wireless N internet on a regionalized north laptop work in Japan

Will wireless N internet on a regionalized north laptop work in Japan?
My sister is leaving in a few days, and she would love to know THANKS!
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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IEEE 802.11 draft 2.0 n is an International standard. I would believe it would work anywhere in the world so long as the Wireless access point and the wireless adapter are using the same standard. It is also a backwards compatible standard with 802.11g

Can I work in Japan as an American

span style="color: black;">Can I work in Japan as an American?
I'm 17 right now and I'm planning on going to college to get a degree in computer programming. I can speak fluent English and Russian and I'm currently learning Japanese. My question is, as an American, would there be anyway to get a job in Japan? I have heard they only hire Japanese citizens, but I was wondering if they make any exceptions? I realize this is an unrealistic idea, I'm just interested if this is at all possible.
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yes you can alot of pepole do.
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The exceptions are very rare--that is why they are exceptions. But things could change by the time you're in the workforce. Japan's population is declining and they have a worker shortage.
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Yes its possible in a American / English section
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You would have to get a work visa. Which means you and your employer would have to do a lot of paperwork, and it would take 6 months to a year. So, it's possible, but very difficult as finding employers who are willing to sponsor a visa is rare.
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Well, be a bit realistic. What kind of job could you do not knowing Japanese? Learning is not the same as knowing. You could teach English, of course, but other than that I can't think of anything else you could do. What you do is also restricted by the visa you get (which is determined by what you're going to do in Japan). There are very strict limitations on what you can do on whatever visa you have.
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The only way you can is if they offer you a job so then you can get a work visa, otherwise it's a no-go. Like the others say easiest way is becoming an english teacher.
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I think you can get job in Japan. I'm Japanese 17 year old girl and I'm living in Japan. Many Americans are working in here. My English teacher is from America.

Is it possible to work in Japan if you have a degree in Business Administration and a minor in japanese

Is it possible to work in Japan if you have a degree in Business Administration and a minor in japanese?
I'm still not finished with university I'm presently studying Business Administration. This is just for the near future since I've been always interested in Japan. I'm American. English is my first language.
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If you got a passport
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Minors are popular in Japan.
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Well that's one good start academically ! But you may want to look at things like Working permit law & systems etc etc
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Well you have a university degree, so it is easy to go to Japan to teach English. This can be good option as it is not that hard you have plenty time to learn more about the culture and improve your Japanese. You can also travel around looking at which city you want to live in. After 6 months to a year you could start applying for real work. Many companies in Asia employ people from other countries, and favour people already living locally. You can also look at applying for jobs, especially look at international interneships.
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Depends on how good your Japanese is. It's a difficult time now in Japan to get a decent job for a Japanese person, but your ability to speak English would be a plus to companies -if you can speak Japanese well. Many companies would require you to speak fluent or at least conversational (enough to do business in) Japanese, speaking and writing. However I heard that it would take only one year of living in Japan to be completely fluent so you could teach English and earn lots of money for a year or so and then apply to various companies. It's frustrating without going there first, since you need a working visa first, to get a job.. but you need a company to sponsor you for a visa... You could always go on a Working Holiday Visa depending on where you are from. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/programme.html#1
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You can teach English with a four year degree.
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Let me assume you are not native level of Japanese, and you are not familiar with the Japanese business practices. As an entry level guy you may got job, but I am not sure that they would sponsor your visa. Try the bilingual career fairs in the US: http://www.careerforum.net They are generally looking for native Japanese hires who wtudy in the US, but who know, you can get some luck there. My advice would be either: - get some business experience in the US by working some reasonably respectable company (your value is much higher if oyu are experienced worker) or - join some exchange program so you can visit Japan longer, affiliated to a university and can talk some local companies before you return to us or - maybe get a scholarship for one of the 1-2 years long cultural programs to come here, and look a little around. There are programs in international law, japan studies, whatever. Having no experience in Japan, living outside, generally you have zero chance to find a job (few company hires, esp entry level, from foreign countries directly). >>> Sorry, I forgot: yes, you always can be an English teacher if you like, and you may even get sponsored. All the others aply if you look for job in a company not as an English teacher. Still, you have better chance to find an English teaching job if you are already in Japan.
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I don't have any degrees, but I drive taxi on the Yokosuka Navy base for some extra pocket money. Retired Navy living in Japan. P.S. I also have a Japanese wife and two houses, but no degrees.
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The short answer is YES. The long answer is it depends on your work experience. I was transferred to my company's Japan R&D center in 2003. Even though I had 4 years of Japanese, it was my 6+ years of engineering experience that counted for the transfer. My colleagues and fellow transferees had zero Japanese, but they had very valuable years of technical and market experience. I was assigned to the a development project for a system that was to be sold world wide. Basically as a foreign employee you must bring an added value to the company bottom line. Either in experience and/or specfic business segment experience. My advice for what it is worth, after you graduate enter a Japanese company with offices in the USA. Look for positions that do business on a global scale. Avoid the business units that are cost centers and have support roles. You want to be working with customers and in the units that are the profit centers. Work your contacts in Japan. Keep working on your career, and look for the opportunities that will open doors.

Does the Nokia N95 8GB NAM work in Japan

Does the Nokia N95 8GB NAM work in Japan?
I've been trying to find a concrete answer to this but have been unable to do so as of yet. I'm going to study abroad in Japan for a year soon and I want to buy a phone that I can use here now, and then when I go to England this summer, then when I am in Japan for a year, and again when I come back to the States. Can anyone help me and provide proof?
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what network are you planning on going to in japan? the way to answer this yourself is look at the networks frequency in japan, then compare it to the phones frequency. the phone runs on 850/1900 MHz