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.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
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,..
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,..
Friday, December 7, 2012
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 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.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
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/
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/
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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.
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.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
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.
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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.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
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.
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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.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, October 1, 2012
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.
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.
Friday, September 21, 2012
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.
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.
Friday, September 14, 2012
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.
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.
Friday, September 7, 2012
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
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yes sure
Saturday, September 1, 2012
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.
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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.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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
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
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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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.
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?
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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.
will i be able to make/receive calls?
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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