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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the basic requirements for working in Japan?
    ・While most of the Japanese corporations care little about language certifcations, the fact remains that hiring companies reqacuire business Japanese skills.
    ・A valid working visa is needed to work in the country.
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  • What kind of jobs can I get in Japan with limited / no Japanese?
    ・English teaching is the most obvious option for those who don't feel confident in their Japanese skills.
    ・Bartender (however, it's difficult to get a proper working visa as a bartender).
    ・Kindergarten staff.
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  • Which regions have better job opportunities?
    Mainly the big cities or urban sprawls such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
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  • How much is the minimum salary in Japan?
    It varies depending on the prefecture. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/roudoukijun/minimumichiran/
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  • How is the pension system in Japan?
    The Japanese pension system is mainly composed of National pension insurance (kokumin nenkin) and employees' pension insurance (kosei nenkin). All residents of Japan who are between 20 and 60 years of age are required to enroll in the national pension plan (and this includes us foreigners).
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  • How to prepare for a Japanese job interview?
    You need a Japane resume. It doesn't matter if the recruiter is offering a position in English: YOU NEED TO BRING A RESUME IN JAPANESE otherwise the possibilities of being ignore are high.
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  • How to exchange business cards?
    Please kindly check this article in Izanau: https://izanau.com/article/view/meishi-importance-of-business-cards-in-japan
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  • Can I get a part time job with my 90 day landing permission?
    No. A tourist visa does not allow you to work. You are allowed to attend job interviews, though.
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  • What types of visas let you work full-time in Japan?
    Working visa(technical・humanities・International affairs), spouse of Japanese national, permanent residence and working holiday.
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  • How to change visa status after being hired by a Japanese company?
    Please kindly check this article in Izanau: https://izanau.com/article/view/japanese-visa-series-change-status-residence
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  • Which platform can I use to find a job in Japan?
    Obviouly the one you are currently navigating: IZANAU! Apart of us, recruitment agencies such as Pasona are the best option.
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