How do you Find a Job in Japan?

[@TokyoCreativeTalk]

How do usually get Jobs from your country? Do you still go through a recruiting agency? Comment down below!

[@kuyajoboy7199]

In the Philippines, You don't need to go to recruiting agency unless opt to be a contractual, you came from a different country or work to other countries. I was a direct hire so I'm not knowledgeale with recruitment agency. I'm interested in working Japan as a Programmer though.

[@JJames666male]

things get tougher if you're not a native English speaker unfortunately. I'd really be interested to hear someone speaking about that perspective

[@LeeTan141]

Exactly! So much harder. Like I have relatively good English and N2 japanese but it's such a struggle

[@KarenArts]

Hello! are you in Japan right now? did you find a work? Im also planning to work and live in Japan but Im not a native english speaker and Im still planning to enroll Japanese lessons

[@AlexanderGransgaard]

Really interesting to hear the difference between Japan and the west on gap years. I think it's unfortunate that it affects them poorly, since it can be vitally important.

[@darriendastar3941]

A really fascinating discussion. I actually stopped it half way so I could make a cup of tea and just put my elbows on the desk and listen to you. Tremendously interesting. Thank you.

[@bisque_online]

It's super helpful knowing that there are options other than teaching. I'm in university right now, and I declared a Teaching English as a Second Language minor to try to prepare for applying to JET. Unfortunately, I learned that while I was comfortable tutoring I hated teaching in a claasroom! I panicked and thought I'll never get to Japan now, but maybe now there are other options I just have to work really hard to find them

[@zam023]

@3:50 Talking about how as a worker you stick with one company your whole working life. TC talk just touched on one side of the coin. Japanese company, traditionally do not fire workers. Once they hire a person it is for "life". For a worker, this is a career security in a way. The usual reason a Japanese company would fire a worker, is because of serious offenses like breaking the law or something equally serious. Due to this career security, workers do not normally change jobs, unless the company was really treating them badly. The point I am trying to make is that, with the western company culture influencing Japanese company more, I am afraid that the "career security" that we have in Japan might disappear and companies would terminate people anytime they want, when they want.

[@MrRookitty]

I'm not sure if most Japanese companies have labor unions like there are in the west, but if you are worried, you should see if there are any laws in Japan that protect workers from unfair dismissal.

[@zam023]

@@MrRookitty What I have heard is that the traditional companies do not dismiss workers. I think they have some sort of labor union, maybe it is a group with a different role. I know that they would suggest to the government how much pay rise workers should get annually. Please correct me if I'm wrong on this.

[@juancarlosaguilarlopez9252]

I think the biggest problem in Japan is the low birth-rate and that issue might change Japan in many ways, for example next year, the shukatsu system that these folks are talking about will go away and is not only fault of foreign companies. www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190731-why-japans-shkatsu-is-disappearing-for-japanese-youth

[@marcodesanti9304]

I’m interested to know more about these new visa categories, and what types of people might now be eligible to live and work in Japan. I missed my chance to transition from my working holiday, and the best I can do on a tourist visa are clinical trials. I’m working on all the English teaching angles, but would love to try different avenues.

[@meshunderlay]

Aside from programs like JET and such, if it's easier to get an english teaching job once you're in japan, and you need to have a job lined up to help get a working visa and a place to live, how would one go about dealing with this catch 22 situation? I live in the US, and we don't have the same types of visa opportunities (as far as I know) as the UK or Australia etc.... I'm really interested in coming to live and teach in Japan, but have been finding that situation difficult, though I'm sure there's information out there I haven't found yet that would be helpful. Thanks.

[@ZombieOrgasm]

You have a couple options. 1. Like they mentioned in the video, there are people who come to Japan on Holiday Visas to look for a job. It's technically not legal to do so, but many people do it. You have to be very careful and do your research if a company wants to hire you. Mainly just make sure they're actually going to sponsor your work visa. 2. There are private dispatch companies that recruit abroad. The most popular being JET which is the government program. It's very competitive and a bit of a lottery at times. There are other companies that hire masses like INTERAC or AEON. They're not ideal jobs, but they are great ways to enter the country. During your first contract, you can search for a better job since you now have your work visa out of the way at that point. Hope this helps!

[@WeirdOmens]

There are also tons of websites that allow you to look for Jobs in Japan while outside of Japan like JobsinJapan and GaijinPot. Won't find a ton of jobs not related to teaching English though. The job market is different for foriengers, which is why they can find jobs online instead of via recruiters.

[@meshunderlay]

@@WeirdOmens Thanks

[@TheEyeofMobius]

I have come on a student visa because I really want to learn Japanese for professional and personal reasons. My student visa allows for part-time work, which I have. The part-time job doesn't interfere with study or even free time really. I have set 3 outcomes for the end of one year: Keep studying Japanese to reach N2+ here, Return home and go back with more skills for my profession, stay in Japan and convert to a professional.

[@worgenzwithm14z]

After a year in the workforce in the US as a junior web developer, I've found an oppourtunity in Tokyo that starts in July as a programmer at a 'temp agency' if sorts where I'm paid by this one company to work 3 month contracts at other companies. My goal is to get hired full-time by one of the companies I temped for after the initial one year contract, or ideally get hired on by a US tech giant in Japan. The サラリマン culture scares me. I'm also scared because I've been to Japan, but I studied Japanese as my minor at university and I've been self-studying since graduation. Also, I found this opportunity through Daijob or Gaijinpot, if that helps anybody.

[@yunchunsa]

What's the paid leave situation like in Japan? Currently here in Australia you get 4weeks of paid leave per year. And some companies (mostly government, but some private companies too) have something called Long Service Leave. If you've been with the company for a number of years (10years I think it is nowadays), on that 10th year of being with the company, you get an additional 13weeks of paid leave on top of your regular 4weeks. That's 17weeks of paid leave.

[@BLADEOFSUN1]

Wohoo. Been looking forward to this for some time

[@blue_rosa_art]

Thank you for always sharing such great stories and information! However, I have a question for you guys, what happens AFTER you've been in Japan for years working (and are a foreigner) and you want to retire in Japan, is it possible for foreigners to retire in Japan? Or would they have to move back to their own country of origin for retirement? I know most of us aren't of the age of retirement just yet, but I got curious about what the answer would be!

[@ShrapnelTwo]

A good topic could maybe be abiut having a health condition in Japan and how easy is it to get prescriptions and medication as a foreigner

[@neonstrobe354]

It’s my life goal to move to Japan and find a job or career and make a living there. I don’t mind if I’m in a big city or a smaller town, I just want to be there. I am a native English speaker and have been studying Japanese for 4+ years but nowhere near fluent however.

[@yusei3121]

Do you get any progress in job hunting yet?

[@Philson]

Kanako doing her best, but still a little quiet. Gambare.

[@Storiesbyniharika]

could you please mention the websites you guys spoke about?

[@summerjoon9264]

I dont get it on "i contact the recruiters" . You mean you apply the job?

[@cnm07]

I would love to come work in Japan as a steward or waiter. Any agency that can help me?

[@callthis1sickness]

I was wondering if you guys know anything about the Japanese ancestry visa where people with japanese lineage from outside of japan can come to live here with this visa. i have had a friend tell me about it but i dont know much about it myself. im 3rd generation mixed japanese and currently studying aborad in japan but have to leave to take summer classes and graduate. but i do want to come back to work.

[@Mwoods2272]

One of the first things you need is your Koseki.

[@yurim4632]

Hajimemashite Kanako san! Kawaii! Really great to see another non foreigner perspective. Nice addition TC! I am sure a lot of people watch your channel for advice and guidance about living in Japan! Bringing in different perspectives helps us a lot 👍 love Shiori too! :)

[@pixelatedowl]

I really want to do some sort of work visa but I don’t have a BA so I’m looking into a holiday work visa. Would it be worth to go to school to earn the BA? I’m 28 turning 29 and never went to school after high school Braude I was told I needed to work right away by my mom

[@niallobrien3655]

Anyone know about the empathy token Bob Sapp is associated with?

[@utopiachaser3545]

OMG Juri is so beautiful.

[@Kawaii159qwerthvd]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@kuyajoboy7199]

Software Engineering..... Interesting....

[@silvrsurfer]

Currently on a 3 yr gap year, from Canada... if anyone knows how to get in japan or work there... please let me know xD

[@thisisthebeginning4425]

Hite! I am a White Ninja Trash. I am a Whitew Samurai in the Sheets and Senpai in the sheets..Weaboo. I cant get a White GF in America, I was told..Go to Japan. Gaijin Hunter.

[@thisisthebeginning4425]

In WW2, Japanese Castrated, Raped then Ate the penis, livers, hearts of White Anglo POW's. 4 out 8 of G.W. Bush's bomber crew were eaten. White "Comfort Women' had forced abortions and then were Fed the fetus. White "comfort Women" were flayed, scalped and the skin worn by Japanese women. The Origins of Cosplay.

[@dartdart2777]

Asking these people for job advice... lol, they're scraping by on youtube for money. Especially the ones with small channels. Gimme a break.

[@warcatbattalion]

Eccentric western and western-influenced women are really annoying even from the way they speak.