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?
Japan - 3 Answers
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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
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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.
Japan - 8 Answers
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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.
Is there any another way that you could help me? Please give advices.
Japan - 8 Answers
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1 :
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...
2 :
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.
3 :
Learn Nihongo. Get a VISA. Come to Japan and hunt for a job.
4 :
you speaking japanese and unserstanding them? esucated filipina in not recongnised outside of philipines
5 :
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.
6 :
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.
7 :
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.
8 :
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.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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.
5 :
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!
6 :
Define "normal american cell phone" ? But in all likelihood, it will not work.
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.
2 :
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.
3 :
Not unless you have a phone that supports international usage.
4 :
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.
5 :
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!
6 :
Define "normal american cell phone" ? But in all likelihood, it will not work.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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.
3 :
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
Community Service - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
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
2 :
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.
3 :
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
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