Will a non 3G i phone work in Japan

Will a non 3G i phone work in Japan?
I know many US phones won't work over there due to differences in technology but does this apply to a non 3G i phone?
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None of Non-3G phones will work in Japan because Japan (and South Korea) does not have even a single GSM carrier. Japan's 2G signal is not compatible with GSM. iPhone 2G will not work in Japan either because of the same reason. Besides, Japanese carriers will permanently phase-out all 2G signals at the end of March, 2010. However, ..... ＞I know many US phones won't work over there due to differences in technology This statement is not true any more since at least the end of 2008. Newer Verizon and Sprint 3G phones now work in Japan, which use the CDMA2000 technology and one of the frequencies, 800-850MHz band, overwraps with the Japan's AU's band. Just make sure that your Verizon or Sprint account is enabled for international calls. This setting is usually disabled at the initial activation. If not enabled, your phone will show "no signal" in Japan even though your hardware is compatible with the radio wave. (This applies to an AT&T account, too.) Of course, most Verizon and Sprint phones do not use SIM cards. So, you can not use Japanese SIM card (prepaid or postpaid) with their phones. AT&T's 3G (W-CDMA) phones should be compatible with NTT Docomo's FOMA Plus Area band (800-850MHz band), though not with the normal FOMA and Softbank bands (both use W-CDMA 2100MHz). AT&T's iPhone 3G/3Gs has an additional W-CDMA frequency which is compatible with 2100MHz. So, it works with Softbank radio wave if available, and Docomo FOMA Plus Area band elsewhere. Most AT&T's phones are SIM-locked for AT&T. So, unless unlocked, they do not work with Softbank's nor Docomo's SIM. The unlocked iPhone will work with Softbank or Docomo's SIM if you can ever get the SIM. There's a legal requirement (the proof of permanent Japanese address) to buy a prepaid or postpaid Japanese SIM. So, this is not an easy task for a traveller. You can still rent one at airports by showing your passport. T-Mobile phone probably will not work in Japan due to different W-CDMA frequencies it uses, but technologies and deployments can change quickly and you should check with the T-Mobile's customer service for current compatibility. I have also read on the net that some Japanese andoroid phone fanatics have bought the new Google's Nexus One's, which are intended to work with T-mobile in USA but are unlocked, and are using them with Docomo's SIMs and FOMA Plus Area band. (This is because Nexus One has a 800-850MHz band in addition to T-Mobile's band.) *** Call Charges comparison *** Sprint charges $1.99 per minutes for voice calls, both calling AND receiving, in Japan. It does not matter whether the calls are to a destination within Japan or to USA. AT&T's charge for voice calls in Japan are $2.29 per minutes, both calling AND receiving. Like Sprint, It does not matter whether the calls are to a destination within Japan or to USA. There's a discount international voice call plan called World Traveler Plan, which costs $5.99 per month. With the plan, the call charges are discounted to $1.69 per minute. I don't know about Verizon because I don't have a Verizon account. Softbank Prepaid (Premobile) SIM charges 9 Yen per 6 sec (which would amounts to 90 Yen per minute or about $1 per minute) for calls made to a destination within Japan. If my understanding is correct, there's additional international call charges of 39 Yen per 30 sec (78 Yen per minute or about $0.87 per minute) for calls to USA. Thus, the total cost of a call from a Softbank Prepaid phone to a USA number will be about $1.87 per minute. But, receiving calls are free. (This is the big difference.) If you don't have any phones compatible with Softbank's SIM, a phone will costs at least $40, depending on the model. The phone/SIM comes with 0 Yen call credit. The minimum charge for the prepaid card is 3000 Yen (about $27 as of today) and the phone number does not expire for 360 days even if the account becomes inactive. So, if you're going to make only a few short calls in Japan and you don't come back to Japan often, it may be cost-effective just to use your US 3G phone. This writing is as of Jan 19, 2010. Things could change in the future. I advise anyone who reads this in the future to obtain the most recent information elsewhere.
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You are correct in assuming a non-3G iPhone doesn't work in Japan. You need a 3G or 3GS iPhone to use there either on roam or even with a Japanese carrier (Softbank). Otherwise you just have a glorified iPod Touch.

how PhD program in Japan universities work?the length and stuff

how PhD program in Japan universities work?the length and stuff?
i'm planning to study my Phd in japan, but i'm not sure about its educational systems. Do i have to take course work like in US first before writing my thesis, how long does it takes and what are the requiremet to be graduated.Eg. need to publish 2 international journals etc.. i heard about that..
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hope this helps http://www.dl.kuis.kyoto-u.ac.jp/gcoe-media/document/2008callforphd_en.pdf
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well i as i read your question above now,,you can abroad if you want in JAPAN country but ill advice you LEARN and STUDY 1st the JAPANESE LANGUAGE and written KATAKANA,HIRAGANA and KANJI of crz..so that you can speak a japanese language and to write..without learning to speak japanese its very difficult go in japan country ryt? im not Japanese also,,im living now in japan in 15 years,..

Is it true that you can't get a work visa to Japan if you're over 40

Is it true that you can't get a work visa to Japan if you're over 40?
I hear that if you are working in Japan and hit 40, they boot you out? Or if you are 40, you can't get in. I'm also going off what that fat, old, creepy guy on youtube said. They just kicked him out after years of service, cus he hot 40. Is this true?
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There are two different issues here I think. Japanese employers have wide latitude to choose the employees they want. If that means when it comes to contract workers as non-Japanese almost invariably are-if they want young people doing the work they can have that. In terms of the visa itself there is no specific age. It's not a hard and fast rule, but really if your in the ESL game then maybe one should think about either doing something different or opening up your own school or whatever. The usual English conversation school outfits don't see themselves as in business to provide lifetime employment I think is fair to say.
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JET won't hire anyone over 40, but other companies can & do. I know people over 50 who are working in Japan. You tube is like Fox news, you can't believe everything you see. On youtube I just saw a video of a guy who out ran a cheetah ! Can you believe that ? To get a work visa you need to have a BA / BS degree and a job offer before you get there. That's it. There's a lot of people over 40 working there.
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No, it's not true. Anyone can say anything and post it on the internet and that includes YouTube, but that does not make it true. There are many people who worked into their early 60's in Japan. But it is harder these days for foreigners to find work in Japan because the country has been suffering along with the rest of the world in this global recession. There is not enough jobs for native born Japanese, so it is not going to be easy for outsiders, especially since hiring a non-Japanese requires the company to justify to the government the reason of not hiring a Japanese for the position in the first place.
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In Tokyo alone you will find many, many ex-pats working for corporations who are well into their 40s and beyond. Many English conversation schools might do that since they want some young, chirpy teacher to liven things up. But there is no law anywhere on the Japanese books that say 'nobody over 40' or anything like that.
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Fiddlesticks, Leroy. It just ain't true.
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Definitely not true!! We have quite a few people over 40 years old working for us in Japan. Age is not a barrier if you meet all the requirements for a work visa. In most cases in order to work full time in Japan you need to have a Bachelors degree and you also require the backing of a company in Japan to sponsor your visa. Working in Japan http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010/06/working-in-japan.html
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Unless you are a 'highly' skilled individual with years of experience chances of working in Japan is slim to none. It would be much easier if a company (possibly large multi national) transffered you to Japan to work there
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There is no age limit in getting working visa of Japan. But practically, it's very difficult for those who are over 40 to get a job in Japan. Japanese salary, job market and everything in society are based on age. If your age changes, you will be treated differently. So it's just difficult get a JOB in Japan if you are over 40.
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As you already know, troll, it isn't true.

I want to work in Japan as Factory worker,can anybody help me

I want to work in Japan as Factory worker,can anybody help me?
I'm willing to spend for my fare to Japan but please the company must help me in getting a working permit
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Just like any other countries in the world, labour market is not wildly opened to foreigners unless they have very special qualifications. To get a work permit as a full time factory worker is I am afraid almost impossible. Easiest one is a language teacher. I recommended may times and think this is the best site for job hunters in Japan. http://www.gaijinpot.com/

Will Blu-ray discs from Japan work in the UK

Will Blu-ray discs from Japan work in the UK?
I plan on importing some anime from Japan, now I'm in the UK so I know that the DVD's work over here, but I'm wondering if Blu-ray will work over here, i'm unsure on if there any region restrictions. Just for some extra info I'd be using my PS3 to play the Blu-ray discs, don't know if that would change anything or not. Hope someone can answer this soon, much appreciated :)
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Blu Ray discs have the same region restrictions that regular DVD's have.

Will an American handheld shower filter work in Japan

Will an American handheld shower filter work in Japan?
All showerheads in Japan are handheld, so I can't use my regular filter back home. Therefore, I'd like to know if an American handheld shower filter will be compatible in Japan.
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The US filters are too big for Japanese shower heads. If you have a free filter that you can cut to size maybe, but there is no place for a filter in the Japanese heads. So you will be compromising water pressure. Why don't you bring a hand held head from the states with an international faucet adapter. Then you will be able to use the US filters with the US head. One thing though, the US heads are much bigger so again, water pressure will be compromised. Good luck.
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the water in japan is clean, so you won´t need a shower filter.
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No, not at all. different size of diameter. American one can't engaged with Japanese one due to meric and uncial (cm / inch)
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No. They are different in size and shape. Hardly anyone uses his/her own shower filter. For the normal faucet, they sell many kinds of water purifier and some of them are very good. You do not have to bring yours anyway.

Japan visa question working holiday to normal work visa

Japan visa question working holiday to normal work visa?
So I have a working holiday visa and I am doing part-time bar work. My visa ends in September (I'm thinking ahead) and I am wondering if anyone knows whether one could, obviously with the sponsorship of place of work, obtain a work visa in Japan just working a part-time job. I don't need or particularly want a full-time job at the moment I am quite happy doing what I am doing. I will ask the relevant authorities when I get some time but in the meantime I just want to know if anyone has an early insight into this. Thanks
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You can't get a working visa of Japan only with part-time job. You need to a full-time job to get visa.

how hard is it for an american to find work in japan

how hard is it for an american to find work in japan?
Any kind of work at all..and also where is a good web site to get info on like apartments and stuff?
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Unless you are sponsored by a Japanese company or by a Japanese national, you will NOT be living in or working in Japan. You will not be allowed to rent an apartment without qualifying for permanent resident status, which given the nature of your question, is not likely. Unless you have a VERY special skill...or are an MA level English teacher, you will NOT be moving to or living in Japan. Japan has some of the most strict immigration laws in the world. Bad gaijin...no ramen for you.
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Very hard. And if you don't have a special skill a Japanese doesn't have, chances of finding work are near zero. Most Americans teach English, but in most cases, this won't be long term work. Others have work in the IT / computer fields. Bear in mind if a Japanese can do the work, they will be hired first. The employer has to sponsor the employee for a work visa. They're not going to do this when there's already someone there that can do the work. Finding a apartment can be hard as many Japanese landlords won't rent to a non-Japanese. That kind of thing is still legal there. Many also want two or three months rent in advance. And there's the matter of ' key money '. Key money is more or less of a bribe to be able to rent the place.That can be another month or two of rent money.Money that you will never see again Check out the site below. It will give you an idea of what employers are looking for. But if you don't have a four year degree to start with, all this is moot.
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Very hard, as it's also hard for Japanese people to find work on Japan now.

Would a Canadian wii with Canadian games work in Japan on a Japanese tv

Would a Canadian wii with Canadian games work in Japan on a Japanese tv?

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Ye you could easily get it to work on a japanese tv, put to play games you will need to mod chip your wii, so that it can play forign games and copyied games.

how do pay phones and phone cards work in japan for international and domestic calls

how do pay phones and phone cards work in japan for international and domestic calls?

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there are different kids of pay phones in Japan. Only the grey ones can make international calls. I'm not sure about the international ones, but a prepaid card for the local phones just slide into the slot and the amount is deducted.
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the international phones are refferred to as "world phones" btw n_n
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Yes it is called World Phones. But why bother using them when you can get a prepaid phone service from Onesuite.com and use it on your mobile or home phone without incuring long distance charge on your local phone provider. I mean its less hassle and cheaper too.

Any way to house with family in Japan to work for multiple years

Any way to house with family in Japan to work for multiple years?
I've seen about homestay programs, but I'm wondering if maybe there is a way I can stay with a family and just work for the family doing whatever employment? Or finding outside employment and paying rent to the family? Also, if I stay with a family, can I be hired by a Japanese company and then acquire citizenship for working there?
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No. Sorry. You need a four year degree to qualify for a work visa. That means a BA / BS degree. This is the requirement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The only jobs available are those that a Japanese can't or won't do. Most work visas start at one year. The employer must sponsor the employee. If a Japanese can do the job, they will always be hired first. You have to live in Japan for no less than five years before you can apply for citizenship.
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Hmmmm, not everything what Carl is saying is right. I know a lot of native Japanese who work those jobs they can't or won't do and they have degrees. Also, there are some foreigners who have a BS/BA and are working at crappy jobs over there due to the fact they did not take the JLPT, are not citizens, and didn't finish taking the required test for the jobs. Yes, get a college degree so you won't have to be limited to awful jobs over there. But, make sure you are good in Japanese and take those qualifications. Although, I do agree with him on what you are limited to if you do not have a degree. What I think you should do is to get a degree, pass the required test and gain citizenship. After that, see if you can stay with a family and work from there. That way, you are not limited and will be able to work at the jobs you want because you are qualified. Also, look to see if you can work at foreigner friendly areas such as Tokyo and Roppongi (tons of foreigners). Since the Tsunami, they want a lot of foreigners helping out. Also, they will hire a foreigner who's highly qualified over a Japanese who's not. Especially if that company is dealing with a lot of foreigners and people who speak English and Japanese highly well or can relate to their foreign customers. Good luck! Edit: Don't listen to these three posters, everything they say are always negative and no one chooses their answers because they are prejudice and ignorant. How come I got good jobs over there you three losers? I've read their comments and they are really untrue because I was over there myself. Go witness Japan for yourself and see.
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Everything Carl said is correct....Much of what the other poster said makes no sense at all. No employer is going to hire an outsider for a "crappy" jb when there's already many people to take these jobs ! The poor paying jobs often go to Chinese & Koreans. And you CANNOT apply for citizenship unless you've lived there for 5+ years. and that will take STEADY employment. Maybe ILN needs to learn more ?
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Noooo, ILN saying does make sense but, you do need to stay in Japan for awhile in order to work there so that's true. Even if you have a four year degree, BS/BA and citizenship that still does not guaranteed you to get a job in Japan since they are going to allow the Japanese to have them so Carl is half wrong. There are foreigners in Japan who work, but I don't see too many. Some work at restaurants, bars, etc. ILN is right, these three always have negative comments, they need to get lives. Edit: Also, I've read the Ministry of Foreign Affairs site too and it depends on the jobs as well. You need a visa for labor jobs of course because they do not require much skill at all. But, If you want to become a doctor, nurse, etc. in Japan (unless you don't go through the military), you have to know Japanese and pass medical exams too. So, you guys really need to do more research. The link above helps. If you want a professional job, you have to be good at Japanese or get it through a University and connections. So network too. Make friends.
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i don't think there'll be any families willing to put up their homes for a visitor like you, they will get in trouble for harboring an illegal immigrant.
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What do you mean by working "for the family"? Usually, Japanese families do not hire foreigners for maid job or something. If you want to get a working visa of Japan, you must be hired by a company. So your employer could not be a family. If you are talking about finding a job and living in a family, it's not likely because there is no reason for Japanese families to accommodate you. Japanese houses are usually small. If you have a close friend in Japan, perhaps it's possible. To get Japanese citizenship, you must keep living in Japan 5-10 years under working visa.
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Apparently, you think Japan is like the US where illegal aliens can live and work without any fear of being deported. Read carefully: the Japanese (that's people and government) take immigration laws seriously. They have no qualms about reporting and arresting illegals on the spot and deporting them within 48 hours. There are no idiotic groups protesting for illegals' right like in the US. To work in Japan you need a visa. You cannot go to Japan and then search for a job and then apply for the visa. You have to prove you have employment before you can even get a visa to work in Japan. You cannot buy or rent property in Japan without proof that you are allowed to be in Japan and renters usually will not lease an apartment to you unless you can prove that you are allowed to stay in Japan for more than a year - norm is 2 years. As for employment, are you fluent in Japanese? If not, forget it. Do you have a college degree? If not, forget it. Do you have experise in a field that Japan is short of? If not, forget it. Japan is a modern 21st century nation where good paying jobs only goes to the best qualified and the bad paying jobs go to a Japanese first before all others and since unemployment is already high and has been for years, you can forget menial day labor types of work. Japan is not like the US.

Will Blu-ray discs from Japan work in the UK

Will Blu-ray discs from Japan work in the UK?
I plan on importing some anime from Japan, now I'm in the UK so I know that the DVD's work over here, but I'm wondering if Blu-ray will work over here, i'm unsure on if there any region restrictions. Just for some extra info I'd be using my PS3 to play the Blu-ray discs, don't know if that would change anything or not. Hope someone can answer this soon, much appreciated :)
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Blu Ray discs have the same region restrictions that regular DVD's have.

Work in Japan as graphic artist, advertising? How about starting a business

Work in Japan as graphic artist, advertising? How about starting a business?
This is more of a what-if? question. As at this point, I don't seriously intend to move to Japan but like to think about it...We (wife + I ) would want to be in Kyoto (or maybe elsewhere in Kansai - but mostly Kyoto) I have 20+ years self employed experience in graphic arts, illustration, design (Mac) - as well as copy-writing, art direction.. I currently work mostly for fashion, retail and travel clients, I have a strong work ethic.. I know there is a lot of English marketing and design already in Japan and with my experience I imagine I would be a terrific asset to a small firm.. I can also draw "kawaee" little logo characters, and do a lot of "youth-oreinted' kind of work. any ideas if I could find work easily? what kind of pay? If I were to re-locate and cash out my assets here, would have in the neighbourhood of 50million Yen. How easy would it be for a Gaijin to buy a home or start a (izakaya) business with that kind of money? domo arigato - okini! ; )
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Yes you can buy a house and start business. Only and the biggest problem is that whether you speak Japanese or not. Mostly ppl doesn't speak English in Japan. English is not official language either.
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The most important thing will be whether you speak Japanese or not. Though many people in Japan speak English as a second language, it's not anywhere near official and you will have a seriously hard time finding clients. Also, getting a visa will be very hard if not impossible. You would be better off trying to get a job with a company there and hoping you can get a visa that way. Otherwise, just take a vacation and come back home. Japan is a wonderful and beautiful place (it did give me my fiance), but they are not too good about allowing foreigners to move to their country. In fact, you basically can't get a visa without a bachelor's degree. If you want to buy a home and start a business both, then you would need more money, but I have not done enough research on this to give you a firm answer. My fiance is moving here, because we found that we both can make more money here in California and the cost of living is much less. If you do speak Japanese, then I wish you much luck, you will definitely need it.

i want to learn japaneese if i learned then can i work in japan i am software engineer.

i want to learn japaneese if i learned then can i work in japan i am software engineer.?
i am a software engineer . i want to find a job in japan if i learned japaneese then can i go to japan. where should i learn japanese in india. please give me any information regarding this topic.
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it is not that easy to work in Japan They are a close society, not an immigrant society like US, Canada and Australia Korean who live there for several generations are still being finger printed. All foreigners are finger printed
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Yes you can. There are many Indians in Tokyo working in the IT industry. You don't need to learn Japanese. You do need to find a company in Japan to sponsor your work visa.
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Since you are not Black, Japan will be very open to you. You will be able to find work and easy women.
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It is hard to find jobs for foreigners outside of the esl teaching world. It is worth a chance though. Look at this site. www.gaijinpot.com I lived in Japan for 3 years.

will my US unlocked blackberry work in Japan with a soft bank prepaid sim card

will my US unlocked blackberry work in Japan with a soft bank prepaid sim card?

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yes sure

Can a foreign white man get work in Japan doing something in the AV industry

Can a foreign white man get work in Japan doing something in the AV industry?

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Good grief. No wonder you can't find any Japanese girls to bonk you. You must be seriously desperate to get your hands on those poor girls, or at least your eyes on them. To answer your question, the easiest AV job for a big yin to get into may well be smuggling the said AV products out of Japan in your underwear. You know, instead of the rolled up socks you might already have in there? That counts as doing something in the AV industry, doesn't it?
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Your questions are as silly as they come. You won't find work in Japan anytime soon so do something else
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If you look hot and got a big tool, you can audition for being an AV actor.
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Yes. Look at the answer here. This is the typical Anglo-Saxon guilt, fear, horror at thinking about or making reference all things sexual or related to the physical aspect of the human body. You are still living in Victorian England, the descendant of Puritans. Just like us Americans. In America, you can show a movie where people are mutilated, tortured, electrocuted, decapitated, and blown up. You can watch footage from Nazi records of concentration camps. But you cannot see a nipple or pubic hair on TV. People's sanity goes all out the window. The Big Yin is a ball of pent-up sexual frustration, waiting to explode. The other day he was asking where to meet girls who were interested in a serious relationship. Now he's seriously interested in a relationship with JAV. Please tell me why a consenting adult should not be allowed to alleviate a potentially dangerous state of frustration by looking at AV or shacking up with a prostitute. (especially if Yin is a sociopath...) Is it better to break a girls heart--to promise her the world and profess your love to her just long enough to put another notch on the bedpost? And give her an STD and inferiority complex? Is it better to manipulate, lie, and play with people's emotions? If you just want a straight up physical relationship, maybe professionals are better for the job. I'm a libertarian so I think drugs and prostitution should be legalized and regulated by the government, and taxed, it would be a great source of revenue for the government. And then you get responses like "no you can't, stupid." Wow, that's deep man. I've never seen you use a word that had more than one syllable, or make your own original point instead of waiting for someone else's opinion and summarizing it.

would a visa gift card work in japan

would a visa gift card work in japan?
im going to japan, im too young to have a credit card so i would like to bring a few visa gift cards. do they work in japan?
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i should say so, as long as the accept Visa, even some american stores dont accept some cards....bring it but also bring a lot of cash just in case, i mean youre gonna have to exchange currency anyway...
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You can read the Terms & Conditions brochure that comes with the card, but I'm almost positive that they only work in the country you purchased the card. For example if you buy a Visa gift card at a US Walmart, you can't use it overseas in Japan. You can however use them for overseas on-line purchases (example Amazon.co.uk or yesasia.com), They automatically convert the currency to US dollars.
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I doubt it. Many places don't even accept foreign credit cards, some don't even accept Japanese credit cards, and there are Japanese vouchers similar to the ones you're talking about, they too are not accepted in many places. Maybe your parents could arrange for you to have a debit card? You could get cash out from post office ATMs or from the ATMs in seven eleven. They won't stop you going overdrawn though, so watch out. More info here http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090318115238AAXyPMz

How can I work in Japan? I am an educated Filipina

How can I work in Japan? I am an educated Filipina?
Is there any another way that you could help me? Please give advices.
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There are many hostess clubs that recruit in the philippines. Being attractive helps but not critical. Ability to drink, ability to sing (even badly) and ability to put up with middle aged men pawing you all the time is important. To be able to work in this field, you will need an entertainment visa Alternatively, you could try to find a job by applying to various positions posted on employment websites but the pay will be less and the work will be a lot more exhausting . In this field, you will need an actual employment visa which requires a 4 yr degree and that you have skills/experience in a field that requires hiring a foreigner (versus a local Japanese) and, I am sure someone will mention marrying a Japanese guy but that's the least interesting option...
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you need to be rich to go there & find a job. as an english teacher. or.. take some examinations. most professions that are in demand is nursing, IT & etc... just beware cause they'll need you to be unique. be humble too. good luck sa iyo In addition. you must be able to read, speak and write in their language.
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Learn Nihongo. Get a VISA. Come to Japan and hunt for a job.
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you speaking japanese and unserstanding them? esucated filipina in not recongnised outside of philipines
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Yes, marrying a Japanese citizen will get you into Japan. And getting in seems to be a priority for some people. Unfortunately, although you may get in, it will not automatically give you a job. The economy here is such that even Japanese people are losing their jobs. Makes getting a job much tougher for you. Educated or not.
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Hi, One way I know is to be a club hostess or performer here in Japan. But now the immigration rules are very strict. They don't allow that kind of contract anymore, because it is unfair to Filipinas. Most Filipinas come here to perform, and they are promised good housing and all that jazz. But they are all lies. The contract isn't a good thing for the rights of the women, so it does not exist anymore. They have contracts for workers in factories, of Toyota , Sony etc. But these jobs are mostly open for guys. I know someone who works here as an English teacher, with a working visa. But she didn't come directly from the Philippines. She was assigned to Malaysia, I think, then her boss assigned her here. She was lucky, I believe. Unlike the states or UAE, they don't recruit hotel workers, because of the language barrier. Another plausible way is to work for the immigration. Maybe you can be lucky and be assigned here. but I have no idea if that's possible, or the people who work at Philippine embassies here in Japan are Filipinos who have already been living in Japan.
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Please, do NOT even think about hostess bars & night clubs ! The problem is you need a degree to get a work visa. Teaching English is not likely as you're not an native English speaker. How educated ? It will need to be in the IT & / or computer related fields. The nursing jobs offered to Filipinas are low end jobs like CNA's. They are overworked and underpaid.
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Japanese are relatively exclusive comparing to other cultures. If you want to work abroad, places like Thailand, Hong Kong or Singapore are much better off.

Would normal american cell phones work in Japan

Would normal american cell phones work in Japan?
will i be able to make/receive calls?
Cell Phones & Plans - 6 Answers
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Unfortunately not. They use a totally different cell phone technology.
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I could in Hawaii to California...but Japan? I don't think the service provider would make it that far. It would HAVE so bad connection (like in Hawaii) if it worked.
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Not unless you have a phone that supports international usage.
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the phone would work but u wouldnt have a signal. i think that if u have t-mobile and go to europe it should work though.
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some american phones do work internationally. America uses radio towers to transmit the signals while most of the world use satellites (GSM). call your service provider to see if your phone supports (GSM). if it does you will have to pay extra for the calls. they definately will not be cheap!
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Define "normal american cell phone" ? But in all likelihood, it will not work.

How can i do volunteer work in japan

How can i do volunteer work in japan?

Community Service - 3 Answers
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1- Taking a plane , when you are going to volunteer work the governament pay the plane ticket 2 - Staying on a school where all the people doing this work stay For more informations access : http://www.volunteerabroad.com/search/japan/volunteer-abroad-1
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No relief organization takes spontaneous volunteers for overseas deployment. Here's why: As I am sure you are aware, relief organizations are funded by donors. Donors expect that their money will be spent wisely. That means that where possible, expenses not related directly to helping survivors, have to be kept to a minimum. Flying people thousands of miles and spending money on their airfare is not a good use of money, when there are many local volunteers available. (Not all of Japan suffered damage, and they have a large and functional national Red Cross themselves.) Providing shelter and food to these people costs money, and strips scarce resources from the disaster survivors. Inexperienced volunteers are often shocked at the living conditions they have to deal with. Limited water, no electricity, shared open showers, and hot, crowded volunteer shelters are the norm. It's one thing to say that you can deal with them while sitting at home, but a very different thing to endure them when working 12-16 hour days and sharing them with dozens of people you don't know. Sending home a volunteer who's had an emotional meltdown is just another unnecessary expense--and keeping them around is even worse. Many people have skills that may seem useful. However, disaster scenes are much more complicated than everyday life. Resources you take for granted (like electricity--see above) while doing your job are not present. In Japan, communication and cultural issues would be huge. The language is complex, it is not written in Western alphabets, and it is very difficult to learn. If a volunteer needs a translator, that ties up two people to do one job, and that is inefficient. The Japanese put a very high value on etiquette, nuance, and protocol. Informal Americans--even ones who can manage some of the language--run a very high risk of insulting the people they want to help. This is a common problem at disasters even in the U.S., with American volunteers not understanding the local culture. (For example, I have heard of one group of good-hearted people arriving with beef ribs to feed a Hindu community. They couldn't eat the food due to their religious beliefs, and the volunteers were insulted at the refusal of their "gift.") Processing would-be volunteers is also a problem. Existing volunteers and staff have to take time away from planning and executing the response, in order to register, interview, and track prospective helpers. This takes time, and it doesn't help when the prospective people get rude and yell at the existing workers for "taking too long." By the way--being rude or exasperated is the fastest way to being rejected from a volunteer agency. If you behave like that in your home country, in your home language, in a comfortable setting, what kind of tantrum will you throw under real stress? So, those are just a few of the many reasons spontaneous volunteers are not used. Now--if the same people who are mad that they can't go to Japan, had been proactive after the Haiti earthquake and had gotten trained as disaster volunteers then, they would a) understand the whole process and b) may already have gotten experience in local and regional disasters. Make the commitment to training and volunteer time now, and when the next disaster comes, there may be a place for you in the response.
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Unless you are a trained emergency responder, unless you have extensive medical, engineering or logistics experience in post-disaster zones, and unless you are *already* affiliated with an emergency response agency (and you have been fully vetted), do NOT go to Japan. Please don't *try* to go to Japan. The American Red Cross and ReliefWeb can give you complete details on where to donate financially for Japan. That's what's most important right now. Also see the Japanese Red Cross http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/ American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org Or Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 (will be added to the donors’ next cellphone bill). 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 Check the ReliefWeb web site http://www.reliefweb.int Volunteering To Help After Major Disasters (earthquake, hurricane, tropical storm, flood, tsunami, oil spill, etc.) http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/vols_in_disasters.html

Finding work and getting a work visa for Japan

Finding work and getting a work visa for Japan?
I'm applying to be an English language teacher in Japan, but in case the program doesn't accept me, I want to go to Japan to work anyway. I would rather go as a permanent resident, not just for a year to five year contract. For anyone whose done this, how do I start? What are the best websites or companies to go to? Do I get the visa first or try to get a job first?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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Foreigners are not allowed to work in Japan unless they have an appropriate Japanese work visa. To get a work visa, you need to find a company willing to give you a job. You will also need the appropriate qualifications. If you have a four-year degree from a reputable university, that should be enough. If you have anything less then things will be more difficult. For example, if you have a 2-year degree or diploma, or an MBA from an institution nobody has heard of, then you and your potential employer will have to argue your case with the immigration department. Your first point of contact regarding Japanese visa eligibility is your local Japanese embassy
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If you can get someone to hire you full time, they can usually take care of your visa. Until that time, though, you will have to come on a 3 month tourist visa. Permanent resident visas are only given after you have spent years here, and preferably married to a Japanese person. Employment contracts will be by the year usually, and your work visa may start at one year, or if you're lucky, 3 years. There are site such as Gaijin Pot, and Jobs in Japan (search Google) that have job listings. Also, after you arrive, you can pick up the Japan Times, which often has good job listings. If you come without a job, get out and meet people. You can often get introduced to something, which is the best way to get a job in Japan. If it takes more than 3 months to land a full time job, a short trip to Korea or Thailand will enable you to renew for another 3 months. Don't try that too often though. Many people here have to make 4 or 5 trips to Korea to renew their visa before they get settled. Good luck
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It can be very difficult to get a work visa for Japan. In order to work full time in Japan you need to have a University degree. In order to obtain a work visa you require the backing of a company in Japan. Permanent resident is more difficult as you are required to have lived in Japan for an extended period of time and be married to a Japanese citizen. It is very easy to obtain a holiday visa but this lasts only 90 days and can only be extended under special circumstances. It is quite easy to find work teaching in Japan as there are many eikaiwa (conversation schools). I recommend teaching in Elementary or JHS with an ALT company as this is the most rewarding. The best site to look for employment in Japan is Gaijinpot.
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I came here and found a job without a Uni Degree. It is possible, you just have to posses a skill that the company needs that a Japanese person cannot fulfill. In my case a Japanese company needed someone who could speak and read fluent English in order to gain a contract with another company that was a foreign company. I dont teach English and I barely know Japanese. You dont get a choice about your visa length. Immigration chooses based on your job type. My visa can be 1-3 years, but its 1 year because....immigration officer who processed it said so. It takes forever for the Certificate of Eligibility to come to even apply for the Visa, I waited 2 months. I came as a visitor had to leave Japan and re-enter as a visitor per the advice of the immigration Office. You cannot be a perm resident right away either. You need to live here at least 5 years with no gaps in your visa. Look here, it will answer a lot of your questions and raise quite a few. I made a video about moving here, u might find it and the links helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bj5nLeRiz8

For all who want to live in Japan, study in Japan or work in Japan

For all who want to live in Japan, study in Japan or work in Japan?
How many books about Japan (except manga) have you read so far?
Japan - 3 Answers
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Many books in English both about old times and modern. Currently I am reading Haruki Murakami's Wind-up Bird Chronicle. Furthermore I am studying Japanese for Busy People.
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Good question Princess.
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Good skies, I've lost count! Well into the middle or high double-digits by now though (really, do you want me to include books I read as a little kid? Because that definitely bumps the numbers up even more...I'm not counting language textbooks either). Right now I'm working on three books: "Shinto: The Kami Way" by Sokyo Ono, "Letters from the End of the World" by Toyofumi Ogura, and "Beautiful Boys/Outlaw Bodies: Devising Kabuki Female-Likeness" by Katherine Mezur.

What are some good reasons to live and work in Japan

What are some good reasons to live and work in Japan?
Mostly just want pros.
Japan - 3 Answers
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My sister worked there for a year doing her student teaching at an International School in Nagoya. I was in grade school at the time and my parents thought it would be a good experience for me to go there for a while and stay with her. It changed my life- LOL. Japan is hypnotically beautiful. There are cons, to be sure, but many pros. The food is so much better than in the US. I had a lot of problems getting sick when I came back to the US for a while because of all the chemicals and additives we are used to- they just are not in the foods in Japan. Everything is much more efficient there and the people really take an interest in you as a person, not just nod and walk on. Everything is so very different, like mirror opposite, from the way we look at things, the way we think and the assumptions we make- just total opposite. I really hope you can get to know Japanese people and the culture while there, not just look at it from a tourist bus. It will affect you, perhaps forever change the way you look at things, as it did me.
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You want to live and work there? once you meet the requirements, visa, right degree etc then you can sit down and relax. If you want to get a good job down there, make sure you have the right degree (very important, research on this) and learn some Japanese (depending on what level you want to achieve, this can take years). You will still be at the queue though once a capable Japanese has been given first base. The easiest way of beating the Japanese guy to the job is by working for a major multinational company with branches all over the world including Japan. This might be banking and finance, I.T, science etc. If they like you, they employ you and they might send you to Japan (assuming they have an office there) for training for example. This would mean you will need a very good CV. Or for a fast cheap way (not as in price but the thought of it) marry a Japanese and appy for a spousal visa My advice to you will be to visit Japan to get a feel for the place, meet and ask people and comeback and ask sleep on it. Think carefully about this
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For me, it's a feeling of safety for myself and my family. Gotta' be number one on the list. Well, the above is closely linked to the downside. It's much like Jamaica, you have to stay out of the road, because neither the Japanese or Jamaicans are safe drivers. Though I do think that Japanese drivers are a bit safer than the Jamaicans.

Help!! my blackberry model won't work in Japan, and can't afford the new iphone that does.

Help!! my blackberry model won't work in Japan, and can't afford the new iphone that does.?
Plus, I really really am trying to get out of having 2-year contracts, and won't want to get into one simply for 1 week in Japan. I could upgrade inexpensively to the Blackberry which would work there, but yet again, contract. I only have like 3 days to make a decision. Thanks! Serious answers only please. (I have TMobile) and am not in a contract with them now.
PDAs & Handhelds - 2 Answers
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Try slamming it on a table
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Hi.it could be that the phone is not unlocked.In order for you to use the phone on another provider it needs to be unlocked.

Is it possible to find work in Japan without a 4 year degree

Is it possible to find work in Japan without a 4 year degree?

Japan - 5 Answers
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Most likely not. Most companies ask for a 4 year degree. If not, then you would probably work at some random food place.
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You could find the work, the problem is you need the degree to get the visa to do the work in the first place. I know a guy with a high school education and a Japanese wife who owns a thriving English school. But he has a family visa so he can do that. The people he hires to work at his school have to have degrees if they expect to get a work visa.
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It is possible but it is very hard. Most jobs require a degree. Take a look at this job site. Good luck.
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Very few Eikawas hire people with no 4-year degrees, but it is possible. However, like mentioned, it is HARD. Your best bet is to either marry a Japanese national or to get your degree.
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if you are an accomplished artist or musician, there is also an art type of visa as well, but you would have to be able to support yourself with your art from what I understand. Here is a big list of all the types of visas, there are art, religious and other types as well. Good luck! http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html

Will an AM radio bought in Japan work in India/Pakistan

Will an AM radio bought in Japan work in India/Pakistan?
I have a rough idea for checking compatibility of FM radio but How to check if an AM radio bought in one country will be compatible in another?
Radio - 3 Answers
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If the frequencys are used in that country it will
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the radio part of it will be fine. you just have to worry about the power source, and if it's batteries that'll be fine too.
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Yes in India/Pakistan, No in North America. North America's AM radio band is based upon the number 10 (600, 610, 620, 630) The majority of the rest of the world uses a AM system based on 9's (630 639 720 801 1044 1062 )

How can I get my external hard drive to work in Japan

How can I get my external hard drive to work in Japan?
It's a iomega hard drive, and I am in France, so what do I need to buy in order to make it work properly? Thanks! alright, i was just thinking about the voltage stuff and adapters but well... ok
Other - Hardware - 2 Answers
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a language translater so it can speak the proper language edit: i dont feel like being a dick so ill try to help, i dont think you would need anything to get it to work, it should work the same regardless of the location it is being used in.
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Location will not make any difference to the normal use of your hardware. Cheers edit: In regards to power etc. Japan uses a 100volt system while France (as you probably know) uses 220volt. You would need a power adapter for your unit to be used in Japan if your Omega HD uses an external power source. If it is a portable drive powered by USB it will work the same. An adapter would probably cost more than buying another drive when you get there! Cheers

How can I work in japan, to help...

How can I work in japan, to help...?
with the earthquake disaster. I'm trying to find a website, or company that will hire me, or give me info on how, I can go to Japan, and work, to help with the disaster.
Japan - 7 Answers
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I don't think there are any. Many Japanese from all over Japan have gone up there to help. What they really need is money. $300 billion of it. Just $10 can help.
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You at least have to pay your air fare and accommodation in Japan. And you will find many volunteer openings while you stay in Japan.
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Unless you can speak Japanese fluently you are going to be about as useful as tits on a bull. Maybe there are some groups in the U.S., or whatever country you are from, organizing such an effort and you could sign up to be part of it. Other than that, donations to the Red Cross are the easiest way to help out.
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You are not going to be hired for anything in Japan if you don't have a skill that they need regardless of how earnest you are in wanting to help. The Japanese affected by the tsunami need more than just someone passing out food and water. Japan is facing a growing financial crisis because the economy was not healthy even before the tsunami struck, and now it is even worse. Hiring any foreigner to work in Japan will have to meet one criteria - you must have a skill or expertise in something that the Japanese do not have AND it contributes to the growth of their economy. The entire infrastructure of the affected region is basically gone and that means no jobs in an already bad economy, no housing in a country already short on housing, no place to build new houses because the land sunk 14 inches and is now a flood plain which only makes any future typhoon or tsunami incursions a very a serious danger. Then there is the area around Fukushima which is a radiation hazard and will be that way until the reactors are dismantle if that is even possible. If you are serious about working in Japan, then get not just an education but a great education in a field that they need. Remember, Japan is a modern 21st century nation not some backwards 3rd world country. You are going to have to aim high.
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Not job per se, but volunteer work. If you are in college, or not, you could propose to local businesses or scholarship foundations to fund your trip to Japan, providing you are really doing useful work there on a volunteer basis. America has foundations like habitat for humanity, the Peace Corps, and many others. And now there are some groups dedicated to rebuilding Japan. Check them out. You won't necessarily get a paycheck, but volunteer work pays off in a lot of ways.
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The best way you can help support the relief effort is by making a donation to the Red Cross Japan Disaster Appeal via their website at https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp
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You are not going to be 'paid' for working in the disaster zone. You have not listed any skills whatsoever that is useful in disaster relief nor how can you contribute to the reconstruction efforts. You obviously have no idea what volunteer work is all about, since there are many organizations like the Red Cross that have raised assistance for Japan. Please do a search on Y!A before asking retarded questions again and again.

Will an American Credit/Debit Card work in Japan

Will an American Credit/Debit Card work in Japan?
Im going to Japan next week, and I talked to wells fargo and they said it will work.But i really doubt it. Im 17 years old if that makes a difference and I really don't want to take cash. What do you think? Has anyone tried? Does it depend on the Location?
Japan - 8 Answers
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Well bring cash just incase & it never hurts to try it out at least. But it's Japan, they can do anything
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If youre really and truly uneasy about using your card overseas, take cash!
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yes you can use, but it depends on the store or shop. you can ask in the store, you just show your card and say ``ok?`` if you dont know how to talk japanese. the pepeole in there are kind especially in the store. or just say ``kono ca-do(card) wa tsukaemasuka??`` you ask before your shopping. i think its better also you carry your cash because you can't use everything in card. like if you will ride a train, bus etc. i hope you will enjoy visiting in japan, good luck!
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Major credit cards are okay, although Japan does not use credit to the same extent as other countries. When I travel abroad, I generally take very little cash but make withdrawals from cash dispensers when I arrive in the country. I find I get a better rate this way. If you will be traveling to a city, you should have no problem, but watch out in the country.
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I have had many guests who made arrangements with their credit cards in advance and they didn't work here. The cashier swipes the card and because of security arrangements in place and the time difference, the card is declined. When that happens, they never offer to call the transaction in, they just shrug and ask for a different card. My friend was here for 10 days and his card never worked. The airport has a Citibank ATM and there is another one in Yokohama Station. I advise you to bring some cash or traveler's checks, just in case!
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Hm....some very "interesting" answers indeed. Japan is a cash society. Although credit cards are becoming more common, many places do not accept them. Travellers cheques are also not as common as they are in other countries. If you're staying in Tokyo and only shopping in department stores and paying your hotel bill, you'll be ok with a credit card, but if you actually plan to see the country and soak up the atmosphere, the best bet is cash. Get some Japanese money before you go, so you will be able to use it as soon as you need to when you arrive. You can use your debit card, but not in shops or most banks. The best thing is the ATM's in post offices, which are easy to find. Just look for a big red T with an extra horizontal line on top: 〒
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As long as you have talked to your credit card company and they know you will be in a foreign country it will work. They will block the charges especially in Asia if they do not know you are there. Do not take travelers checks they are worthless, no one will cash them. Take some cash for emergencies, but you can use the card almost anywhere.
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Like other people have said: Japan is a cash based society. You will be at a tremendous disadvantage if you don't bring cash. Most restaurants don't accept credit cards (unless they lean towards fancy) and even convenience stores don't (exception being Lawson and a few others). Many cool, small shops only accept cash and if you feel like having a cup of coffee, good luck because neither coffee shops nor Mcdonald's take credit cards. That being said, locations where credit cards are accepted you can use your American credit/debit card. I've used my Washington Mutual Debit Mastercard countless times with no problem. Japan is a relatively safe country where most of its citizens carry most of their money in cash. I recommend you do the same.

Do DVDs bought in the UK work in Japan

Do DVDs bought in the UK work in Japan?
I want to give a Harry Potter DVD to a Japanese friend of mine. Will it work on his DVD player or computer in Japan?
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He needs to see if he can mod his player. Not sure about the computer.

Is it hard for an American TEFL teacher to find work in Japan

Is it hard for an American TEFL teacher to find work in Japan?
A question for people who have taught English overseas- Where in Asia is there the greatest demand for American english teachers? I always thought Japan, but a friend told me that market is saturated..... My friend told me though Japan is saturated with a surplus of english teachers, South Korea isTHE place for Americans to teach English. Is this true? I was thinking of teaching in japan via the Jet program- but I'm 38, and believe once a person is over 35, they can't be hired by JET plus I wonder how much $$$ one must bring along
Teaching - 3 Answers
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I have taught in Taiwan, and am currently teaching in Japan. There are plenty of jobs to be had in Japan, but many of them are ALT jobs as an assistant teacher in public high schools. ALT jobs don't pay much unless you can get one through the JET program, which is sponsored by the Japanese government (unfortunately, I think the deadline for the JET program has just passed). My current job is at a private cram/conversation school. The hours and pay are good, but the management insists we teach according to their style and they have NO idea how to teach. I would recommend either coming to Japan and looking for jobs with smaller schools so you can see them up close, or applying to one of the chain schools in Japan (Nova, Geos, Aeon). The good thing about teaching in Japan is that your work visa is not tied to your place of employment. In Taiwan or Korea, if you quit your job your work visa becomes void, whereas in Japan you can sign with another school on a preexisting visa.
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I can't tell you anything specific to teaching in Japan, but I can tell you what it's like teaching in Korea. There is a pretty high demand in Korea and in terms of pay vs. cost of living it is one of the better places to teach. You have to really be careful in terms of the recruiters and schools you deal with. There are lots of unscrupulous people that will screw you over in a heartbeat, especially if you are a newbie and don't know what your doing. That being said, make sure you research the school before you sign. If you use a recruiter, research them as well. If a recruiter tries to get you to sign with the first school they offer, tell them to take a hike. Keep in mind they get about $1,000 a pop for placing teachers so your just a sucker with a dollar sign on your forehead. Think about these things: 1) Do you want to teach kids or adults? 2) If you want to teach kids, what ages do you want to teach? 3) If you want to teach kids, would you rather teach at a hagwon (cram school) or a public school (there are advantages and disadvantages for both). 4) Would you rather be in a large city or a small city?
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I taught there for 13 years and my kids (I had there) go back every summer. My friends there have private English conversation schools and/or teach at the various schools - both public and private. Some are American, some have no TESL, TEFL or any training specific to language teaching or teaching at all. I didn't and I worked there consistently the whole time. Word of mouth is great; connections you will make with Japanese and other teachers will pave the way if you have a bit of money (to live on) and time to get your foot in the door. I was employed and found a residence within 3 weeks of my arrival but I am also very outgoing and love meeting people and sharing my culture. I also didn't confine myself solely to gaijin (foreign) people and hang-outs. That probably helped a lot. The work visa advice/info another poster gave is correct and timely. You don't go to a saturated market if you want a job, that part's pretty obvious. Avoid upscale suburban areas of Tokyo and Osaka, kobe - they just wouldn't need you! I lived wayy south of Osaka and my friends who have their own schools or are teaching for a university now are not in the major centers, either.

Does logic work in Japan? How is attitude and feeling valued differently from the West

Does logic work in Japan? How is attitude and feeling valued differently from the West?

Psychology - 2 Answers
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logic is a facet of human nature that is irrespective of gender, race or religion!!~!
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The rules of logic that Aristotle gave us work in any language. But you must understand that there are 256 possibile types of solutions to any question, because we get to our deductions by the use of syllogisms, and there are 256 of them. Of the 256, only 12 have the possibility of being true. The others are fallacies. Of the 12, it is up to the thinker him/herself to choose the right one. Which one is right? That may have a lot to do with values that are set by society, upbringing, eastern vs western philosophy, religion, family values, etc. Of course they will vary from civilization to civilization; they even vary widly within a given civilization. And yes, logic works in Japanese. It even works in sign language.

What is required to obtain a religion based work visa in japan

What is required to obtain a religion based work visa in japan?
I have been looking into being a missionary in Japan and was wondering what the requirments to obtain a work visa in this field was. Additionally, if you have a work visa for missionary activities are you able to obtain income by working a side job? I can't find a Japan immigration .org, and if you are refering to the website for the embassy, it's far too vauge.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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answers on Japan immigration. org
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I think that there are countries that do not allow missionaries, even in these "enlightened days." But, Japan being a democratic country is more discrete. Also, it is nearly impossible to get a work visa for Japan, unless it for an established company with which you already work. The same would hold for religious work. You should have an assignment with a church which is already firmly established in Japan. The US State department may offer you advice on this matter.

Will my verizon enV phone work in Japan

Will my verizon enV phone work in Japan?
I might be going to Japan this next summer and i was just wondering will i be able to call home to my parents on my cell and text me friends and stuff? or will i get like no service or something?
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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No, that phone will not work in Japan... Wrong technology... You will need a GSM phone carrier. ATT, T-Mobile. Be careful, talk time is very expensive. Might be a lot cheaper to use Skype, or even a calling card... Hope this helps!

Will an American Laptop Work in Japan

Will an American Laptop Work in Japan?
I recently got one for Christmas and in the spring I will be going to Japan , but I don't know will it work on it. Also the laptop has an internet connection. Thanks. what is a 2 and 3 prong and where can I find it?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Most laptops work fine, and will adapt voltage automatically. If it needs a 3-prong power connection, you may want to buy a 3-prong-to-2-prong adapter, since almost all power plugs in Japan are 2-prongs only. Edit: 2 prong and 3 prong means the type of power plug, if there are 2 parts that plug into the wall then it's 2 prongs. You can get an adapter at Radio Shack or a good hardware or electronics store.
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your laptop will work but idk about your internet connection ..i have a japanese laptop and it works fine in the states
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Yes, it will work. Like siad before you will need a 3 prong to 2 prong converter. About the internet, if you have a hard connection it will work perfectly. If you're using wireless you will have a few problems. They use a different style of wireless that your card will be able to pick up, but will not get a clear connection and the computer will not realize it's connected. Either way, geting computer software in Japan is as easy as looknig for a fish in an aquarium. You can go to the tech center, or any shopping center will have a yodobashi, or a bik camera.
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I think that it should; my uncle and aunt both have one that they brought from Texas and it works in Japan.
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Yes it will work. Wireless internet connection may or may not be as smooth. If you have problems you should be able to get a tech guy to get you on wireless, otherwise you can just hook it up to a cable modem. =)

Can anybody help? I'd like to live & work @ japan!

Can anybody help? I'd like to live & work @ japan!?
Really I'm in loving with country and its people. I wish if I can travel there and live there. I wish if someone is japanese can help me. I was graduated for faculty of Commerce (Accountant) Now i'm working as a warehouse manger (Stores). PLZ, I NEED A HONEST HELP OR ADVISE.
Japan - 3 Answers
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Bachelors degree? Masters? You will need to know Japanese if you do not have Masters or above.
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first of all, do you speak/undestand japanese? if you do, no matter you graduate evenm highschool or not, as long as you can speak and understand japanese language. all you have to do is just visit a nearby japanese embassy.
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Do you speak Japanese at all? If you want to work in Japan, you have to speak, read, write Japanese unless you work as an English language teacher. (you're not a native speaker of English, right?) There are so many people like you recently who want to come and live in Japan(><) What kind of help you want? Finding a job? Many Japanese people are out of work at the moment. To be very honest with you, your chance for getting a job in Japan is 0% now. But if you learn Japanese and save some money like US$30,000.00 then you can travel to Japan and can live for some months or a year. No one helps　but yourself. You must work your way before coming to Japan. Good luck! いきなり知らない人に助けてって言われてもねぇ...無茶だと思う。 日本も今,皆自分のことで手一杯ですから...世の中は甘くないよ！ この程度の日本語が読めるようになってからの話だと思う。

is it possible to work in japan

is it possible to work in japan?
im just looking to get away from the states and would like to live in japan. is there anyway to find a job in my field there. or do they just hire japanese people.
Japan - 7 Answers
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About work in japan can be read in http://yahoo-finance-st.blogspot.com/?q=work%20in%20japan
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What is your field?
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yes it is cause if you american it's gonna be harder for you before you learn the languages.
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Japan is currently going through a very bad recession. You need a four year degree to work there. You need a work visa as well. And to get the work visa you need a job offer before you get there.Unless you have a special skill they don't have, jobs will always go to a native Japanese first. Besides that, most jobs will require that you have native level Japanese. So what is your job field ? Also realize your co-workers will be Japanese.And most Japanese don't speak English.
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Japan is not an asylum for the losers from the U.S. Majority (not all) of Americans who come to Japan to "TEACH" their damn language are jobless losers back home. Japan does not need Americans unless you have a special talent that no Japanese have. If you have that, all of us would welcome you!
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I hope you're a doctor, brain surgeon, rocket scientist, micro-biologist, because Japan doesn't need too many Americans working for them unless you have a very special degree. Most Japanese companies would choose an incompetent Japanese before a decent American. They prefer Japanese. So, unless you have a really good, special, skill, you're gonna get passed over.
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They hire foreigners. No worries. But Do no't expect much. Japan won't change your life if you JUST want to get away from the state.

I'm an Australian citizen, could someone please explain how i can start work in japan (possibly live there)

I'm an Australian citizen, could someone please explain how i can start work in japan (possibly live there)?

Japan - 3 Answers
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Try taking a working holiday over there. http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/australians-overseas/
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Teaching english is probably the easiest way for a foreigner to make money in Japan. If your not comfortable about teaching in a classroom, many adult are willing to pay money to just have converstaion parterns and for you to correct their pronunciation and sentence structure.
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I lived and worked in Japan for a while with a bunch of Aussies. Most of them were there as part of a Working Holiday Program. I was also there on the same program but the Canadian version. There are a ton of companies that will hire you if you have a working holiday visa. I will post the links below as well as a link where you can read a blog entry about my experience in Japan. Any questions, get in touch. Best of luck! Japan is an awesome time!!!

Will a Ps3 from Japan work in the UK

Will a Ps3 from Japan work in the UK?
If my TV can't change to NTSC from PAL, can I buy some sort of adapter that will convert it? Thanks And will PSN work too?
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Yes, there is an adapter for that in serious electronic stores. PSN will work too. PS3 games are region free, but PS1/2 games and movies aren't.

Is it possible to find some kind of illegal work in Japan

Is it possible to find some kind of illegal work in Japan?
I know what most people are going to tell me about this, but I'm about to start a sabathic holiday, and Japan is one of my favorite places. I also know the yen is pretty high right now, and I don't have enough money, or wouldn't want to use it up in the six months of visa I can get. My goal is not to go and make money, if you know what I mean. I want to go and study some Japanese (got level 2), while I do something that can help me with the rent. Don't want to come back home without any cash on me. Please answer only if your answer is a positive one. Thanks a lot. This is so funny. First. I'm not American, English, Canadian, Australian or European, so I can NOT get a working visa. Second, I have no career, so being hired by a company is impossible Third. My passport gives me 90+90 days of stay in Japan. Find out what it is. I'm not telling you prejudicious minds. And last, but not least, I AM NOT A CRIMINAL OK? Ha, ha. This is funny. Think I'd be making this kind of questions here? Get away from that xbox game console you guys! You have polluted thoughts So, here I go again, to the next answerer. Do you know of someone who could employ a foreigner in Japan without a working visa for 180 days? A restaurant, school, construction company, a factory, etc? Hope I'm not being BLATANT (good word) about my personal interests. So, if you DO NOT KNOW, make points answering other questions, please. Sorry for the missunderstandings.
Japan - 13 Answers
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be a man ho!!!
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Please do not come to Japan!
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The only positive answer is that you'd better skip to fly over to Japan. You can study some Japanese at everywhere in the world.
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Why look for an illegal job when you can do it legally? Try working holiday visa if you are from Britain or some other countries that allow you to do so. Otherwise, enroll in a Japanese language school and get a student visa. Either way you can work part time.
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Check with Neal Bush. He work for organized crime in Japan.
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Why bother with illegal options when you haven't checked out legal ones? Why not advertise yourself as an English language tutor- you could probably make good money doing that. Not to mention, it would look good on a resume and you could probably learn some Japanese in the process.
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why illegal work? just get a good honest job while your there. you have fun with that...
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be a hooker
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To be honest, a "positive answer" is one that suggests you NOT do illegal work. Answerers are actually not allowed to give information regarding illegal activities, and your question is a violation of Yahoo's guidelines, since you have quite BLATANTLY asked to do something illegal. If you are going to get involved in illegal activities without getting arrested, you're going to need to be more intelligent. If you have to ask on Yahoo!Answers, then I don't think you're cut out for it... (as an honest answer, I think most of the illegally employed people in Japan ARE prostitutes and bar hostesses, mostly from the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. Not sure how many males they have/want, but the sex industry has a lot of illegals (and trafficked people). I have no advice on where the best place to go would be, though.)
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Six months of Visa you can get? What does that mean? Sounds like you come from a country that offers a Working Holiday Visa where you can work legally. But don't expect to be going home with any money. You *might* make enough to break even or scape by. Why look at illegal work when you need to explore legal work options. A foreigner poking around in the illegal area is going to stick out with authorities.
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Es posible pero al mismo tiempo es muy peligroso. Si tu vas a hacerlo, se puede bien que sea tu ultima vez en Japon. Que lastima, no?
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WTF is wrong with you dude ? If you get caught in Japan (which you will), they will lock you up and throw away the key! Japanese dont really like foreigners, and they CERTAINLY will not like you! Why the hell dont you wanna work legally ? DONT GO TO JAPAN! WE DONT NEED CRIMINALS LIKE YOU! Get a job , faggit
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Japan is not like the US or some other countries where illegal immigrants can easily find work under the table. Japan is extremely strict about checking up on visas. Even to wash dishes, scrub toilets, or dance naked in a strip club, the employer must be extremely careful to hire only those with valid visas. The Japanese government routinely sends agents who are specifically looking for illegal workers. If that fact hasn't sunk in yet, consider this: The Japanese Yakuza (mafia) who deal in illegal drugs and human trafficking (sex slaves) ALWAYS get work visas for the women (not a visa for prostitution obviously, usually "Entertainer", but they all have valid visas). Think about that for a second! If criminals dealing with drugs and prostitution and used to running from the police every day still cannot get around the visa laws, what chance do you have?

Can ps3 games from china or japan work on ps3 sold in ireland

Can ps3 games from china or japan work on ps3 sold in ireland?
i am going to buy a game on ebay, but first i want to know
Video & Online Games - 2 Answers
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I'm pretty sure it will work.
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As long as they are legitimate copies of the game and not pirated, any region's games will work on any region's PS3, it's not region locked for PS3 games. You won't be able to play any non-PAL PS1/PS2 games or non-Region 2 DVDs on it though. Also bear in mind that it's likely to be in Chinese/Japanese.

Do I have to buy an adapter for my Bose 3-2-1 stereo to work in Japan

Do I have to buy an adapter for my Bose 3-2-1 stereo to work in Japan?
Japan voltage is 100 volts. Bose stereo works on 115V to 120V. Do I have to buy an adapter for my Bose to work in Japan?
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It MAY work properly, but you'll have to try it and see. I had some units that were fine, and others that wouldn't power up at all. I also brought back a 100V guitar amp that I figured would die an early death running at 120VAC, and it's still working 30 years later.
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No. It works fine

Is it hard to move and work in Japan

Is it hard to move and work in Japan?
Hello, I'm 17 but planning to move to Japan when I'm 18 or 19. I know Japanese well (I'm still learning), and I was wondering if I'd get paid well working as a translator. I'm also thinking about modeling and\or fashion design. Are they good job choices for a place like Japan? I'd really like to get answers from natives but if you live in Japan and have an idea of how things work there, don't hesitate to answer ^_^ thanks in advance :*
Japan - 4 Answers
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as long as u speak japanese ... u will b fine
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You need working visa if you want move to Japan and work. But you need 4 year degree if you want to get working visa, as a translator or what. You have to think how to get a degree first.
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I do not know how well your Japanese is but a translator is not only about the language. There is an exam to be a professional translator in Japan. And it requires you to know a lot of knowledge in variety of fields such as economy, history and so on. So if you do not understand the culture and stuff, it would be very hard to be a translator. For the design stuff, you may need some portfolio, degree and/or career in that field. For the modeling, it may work but you have to expect that they may treat you as a GAIJIN. In any cases, you need to find a visa support before moving there and need to show some degree or any other proof that you worth it for them to pay the expensive visa. I don't want be mean but I should tell you that moving to Japan is very hard but not impossible. And easiest way to go there is as a student or an English teacher. In fact, so many people go there to teach English at first and get a desired job later on. Good luck ;)
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Sorry to tell you, but moving so soon isn't possible.Im not a native Japanese,but I can answer your questions. In most situations you need a four year degree to work in Japan.Or at least 10 years experience in your selected job field.This is what the Japanese government wants. To work as a translator you would need native level Japanese.This will take years to learn. You need a work visa to work in Japan.And to get the visa you need a job offer before you get there.You can double check what I've told you by going to the site below.

Will my credit cards (Visa and Master) work in Japan

Will my credit cards (Visa and Master) work in Japan?
Hi! I am going to study in Japan for 6 weeks this summer, and I was wondering if my American credit cards will work there? Or should I just carry cash? Any tips and ideas about living in Japan would certainly help me a lot too! Thank you very much for your time!
Japan - 3 Answers
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Nice trip! You should exchange your currency into yen. Now you can do this at the airport. Find out what's the different between the two going rate. When I went to Europe. Each exchange for dollar to euro I lost money. For every 20 dollars I lost 7. :(
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When I went, I had a Visa card, a bunch of traveler checks, and cash. Some places I could use the Visa, which was quite nice, but a lot of places you can't. However, if you go to an ATM in a post office, you can use the ATM to get money off of it. For some reason, other ATMs I found didn't take my card (I'm assuming they just weren't prepared to deal with foreign cards), but it was still convenient. The checks I could exchange at either a post office or certain banks (Mizuho Bank was the only one that I found would do it, but they're EVERYWHERE and if you go into a different bank and ask, they'll point you to the nearest one that will.) As for cash, it's accepted everywhere, and you'll NEED it if you're going to be riding a train or subway, but, as I'm sure you know, it's not secure. So just carry what you need for a few days and keep the rest on your card or in traveler's checks. ALSO, if you're going to go with travelers checks, make sure you have a phone number and address to give them. They'll make you fill out a little slip. If you don't have that info, there'll be a problem. ESPECIALLY if you don't speak Japanese. Then there'll be a problem that you don't understand the solution for! Oh, and carry your passport on you in case they ask for ID. In summary, I'd suggest a combination of the three. When you first get there, make sure you find the banks and post offices in your area and the hours they're open so that you don't find yourself without money and screwed one day.
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Credit cards issued in the US work fine in Japan. However, before you leave for Japan, make sure to call your card issuer's customer service to let them know you will be out of country; otherwise, you may not be able to use your credit cards overseas. If they detect "unusual transactions" (e.g., transactions overseas), they may suspend your cards. Although more merchants accept credit cards now than ever, Japan is still cash-oriented society. So, I would bring both credit cards and cash. As you may know, when you exchange money, they charge you a fee. So, plan carefully when you get yen; otherwise you would pay a fee again to convert it back to USD when you come back. In this sense, credit cards are easier. Your card issuer will bill you in USD (i.e., converted) along with a "foreign transaction fee," which is about 2.5%~3%. With credit cards, at least you would not have to convert yen back to USD, paying fees twice. I'm from Japan, but I live in the US. When I visit my family in Japan, I use my credit cards for big purchases (e.g., hotel, Shinkansen), and use cash for small purchases (e.g., food, subway tickets). I was in Japan last month, and I used Amex since their fee was lower than what my Bank of America Visa would have charged.

Other work opportunities in Japan, apart from teaching, for Westerners

Other work opportunities in Japan, apart from teaching, for Westerners?
I'm fine teaching and all I just wanted to know if there are any other possibilities open to Westerners? I have a BA degree. I'm mainly wanting to come for the cultural experience of Japan, the work is just basically to help me get by financially, and is of secondary importance.
Japan - 5 Answers
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There are other "non-teaching" jobs in Japan. e.g. IT fields, Finance Fields, Entertainment field, etc. I would recommend checking companies in these fields that have branches in Japan and ones that you can apply your BA degree in. You can also check with recruiters that can look for jobs for you in your area.
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It's simple. You need to be good at something employers want AND speak Japanese. Or you can do a crappy service job. Or you can do freelance work (but you'll have visa issues). It's very much the same as in any other country, including the US. The one thing not really open to you is the life-time employee track at the big manufacturing companies. They hire from Japanese university graduates, and need people brought up in the Japanese way of co-operating. (A foreigner brought up in Japan would/should have no problem here, although some companies still have bad practices.) If you're fine teaching, but your goal is Japan, then come to Japan and spend a few years building contacts in the profession you want, while getting the skills you need for that.
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Try going to the web site below. You need a good command of English to teach English.
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If you have fluency in Japanese and English, you can work basically for any company and make a killer salary. Finance (Goldman Sachs, etc) is always looking for beautiful, confident, educated people with Japanese language ability. Anywhere else you can leverage a US degree plus the ability to function in a Japanese setting for way more than you'll make as an English teacher. If that doesn't work, though, be a private tutor---they make way more than English teachers and you get to pick your own hours.
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Too bad the only job for westerners is teaching English. If you were Indian like me, you could work in the IT field or Mechanical field.

If I buy an American ipod touch, will it work in Japan

If I buy an American ipod touch, will it work in Japan?
An ipod touch bought in America is MUCH cheaper than one bought in Japan, which is where I reside now. My concern, though, is that once I buy it and ship it over to Japan, I won`t be able to use all of its features... specifically, accessing the internet.
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it will work its called the worldwide web for a reason and the internet only works witha a wifi just letting you no

Can't get my modded US PS2 to work in Japan, powers up but does nothing. Do i need a power convertor

Can't get my modded US PS2 to work in Japan, powers up but does nothing. Do i need a power convertor?
Japan is 100v / maybe vibration killed it!
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The frequency rate of Japanese AC (That' alternating current electricity, not air con) is different from American AC. It's the reason why American alarm clocks run slow when plugged mains electricity in Japan. You need a mains converter.

Will my american xbox 360 work in japan

Will my american xbox 360 work in japan?
Im going to bring my 360 to japan, i need to know if it works why wont it work
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no
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Look on your XBOX's power brick. The other language besides english is...........JAPANESE. Yes, Microsoft sells the same power brick for Japan and America, because the standards are almost identical. So, your XBOX power brick is already set up to use Japanese power. The only thing is you couldn't go buy an XBOX game there and put it in your console. (good luck finding an XBOX game anyways). there is a chip in the console that prevents Japanese or European games from being played on an american 360 i have no idea about the status of XBOX live there, so i can't comment on that. And the AV cables are universal, so no problem there as long as where you are going has a tv with Video inputs. PS- Most of your other electronics will work too, unless they are not rated for 100 V or need a 3-pronged plug. Check the manuals or power cords before you go. Have a great trip!!!