I would pretty much do anything to live in Japan in the future. I'm planning to study Japanese and try to find a job there. Do you guys have any tips for me on how to enlarge my chances of getting to live in Japan?
That would be greatly appreciated!

- Ohayou

Hey there

Firstly, learning the language is a good start. If you want to function well in the country you need a very good grasp of the language (both speaking and writing).

Secondly, getting a degree. Getting work in Japan, alot of employers and even the Immigration office would expect you to have a degree of some sort. If not, usually if you have many years experience in a similar job (say for example 7-10 years) is the alternative. What type of work you want in Japan is a bit harder to say. It's not easy getting particular jobs such as in the Medical/Health & Science related skills (it really depends! if you have a particular skill then better for you) but usually iv noticed that Business/Languages and English teaching are the safest bet.

Thirdly, visit Japan. Even if it's just a short trip. Experience the culture, people and society first hand before making any big decisions.

thanks for this valid information i have been lurking around and had some similaer questions..

im also planning to move to japan and yeah same thing with the top poster ill learn Japanese first get my financial ready and then get visas/ passport/ bank. so yeah i wanna prepare first and then go and move ^^

I hope it's not too hard.. I really want to go to Japan, probably even live there long term. I would obviously need a job to maintain myself, but don't want the experience of looking for one to be too hard.. O well. lol

melanie21 wrote:

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I hope it's not too hard.. I really want to go to Japan, probably even live there long term. I would obviously need a job to maintain myself, but don't want the experience of looking for one to be too hard.. :unsure: O well. lol

same here lol i want to learn as much as possible in the states so i can start preparing to move out. i hate where i live now since my parents expect so much out of me. im working my butt off now and try to save my money so i can start doing something. i dont care if its a labor work in japan as long i stay there im happy... thats my dream...

im just stoked as you are ^^ i cant wait for the move...

[update] if this came off as a weird feeling im sorry about that i dont want to act that way in here... thats just not my style... just want to be friendly ^^