How Hard is it for a Foreigner to Get a Job in Japan? Ask Risa

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In this video, Risa answers 5 questions.
George - ""How hard do you think it would be for a foreigner to get a job in Japan?""
ShafAlkaff - ""Hi risa im shaf , im from malaysia. What is the tradional clothing of japan called? What food is popular in japan? Now i learn about kanji but i cant read japanese languange""
Bhageswari - ""Hello Risa, Is there any easy way to memorize the on and kun readings and also the stroke order of kanji..!? Kanji seems to be difficult to learn. Thank you in advance...""
Jack - ""How do you ask the father of your girlfriend for permission to propose to her in Japanese please?""
James Kazega - ""Hello Risa!! Will you be collaborating with 'Ask Japanese' or other youtubers in the future? It was very entertaining. Arigato!""
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[@JapanesePod101]

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[@soraijamsanita7596]

Hi.....Risasan ......watashi wa yaisana desu ....manipuru jin desu .....l am from Imparu ....now i am studying nihongo at manipuru daigaku......love u nihon ...love u sister.....arigatou gozaimasu

[@markhoeplinger9524]

I think the question that would be more relevant would be, how hard is it to get a corporate job in Japan, aside from english teaching and working at a convenience store and things of that nature. The idea is to be a successful person with a career in Japan.

[@SWOO1987]

Arigato Risa-Sama! Your videos are awesome! Keep it up! がんばってです! Ganbatte Desu!

[@risabellaprepproject8573]

目は心の窓と言われるように、暖かいマナザシに人は癒されるのである。

[@kamnale1317]

That proposal situation-play was amazing and epic, informative and very entertaining, Thank you リサさん

[@martinkullberg6718]

Why i got the feeling watching an anime, when Risa was roleplaying? I liked it. I think its because i watched maison ikkoku.

[@aelinluna3434]

For most English teaching jobs, you actually need a Bachelor's degree as well. A Bachelor's degree is usually a requirement for a Visa too.

[@vccv9785]

She's cute and all but yeah there's a lot of japanese companies hiring from the market ( basic English communication skills is required ) provided you have the adequate skillset. Many of my friends from college are now engineers and work in Japan.

[@nitepatrol1873]

Interesting. I listened to the video rather than watch or read the subtitles. I couldn't understand what you were saying as Japanese sentences, but I could recognize most of the words you were using. 😄

[@ivanalanis475]

And the Oscar goes for Risa 😂😂😂

[@mdahsanulkabir6984]

Very good information.

[@silvershogun1313]

Risa should just start her own youtube channeI

[@Brandon123456magine]

Risa sensei you are cute and beautiful ahaha thank you for your lessons about ひらがな and カタカナ I learn it very easy. You're making things fun and interesting. 😊

[@CreatorRita]

Risa San...Rita to mousimasu, yoroshikuonegai itashimasu, Risa San no acting ga jyouzu desune, daisuki🙂

[@Brother_Mouse_]

Ask Risa is back!! yay

[@Welmosca]

Great video and great hair Risa.

[@atheer6390]

جاك - سان مبروك مقدما 😁 ، متت على تمثيل ريزا للخطبة 😂

[@rajatmukherjee266]

非常に甘くかわいいビデオ

[@way650919]

Nice teach lesson tempo.....

[@giornogiovanna3139]

I’m not really qualified to state this as a fact nor do I have 100% certainty . However it is possible to get any job you want such as medicine or engineering or programming. The JLPT tests for N2 is for business Japanese and N1 allows you to do more complex careers. Unless your lazy then you can become an English teacher or work in a convenient store.

[@HammockLife]

Your English sounds like Shao Jun in Assassin's Creed Embers

[@gardriel8208]

your acting is on point Risa 😂

[@rommelrommel1804]

In Japan, Nihongo is life

[@LochanKutz]

Thanks for the video...I've always admired your videos😘😘

[@Markov_Productions]

Watching Risa’s acting, always makes me smile. :) Is this how all japanese girls are?

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

I not speak Japanese, but my specialization is Japanese bread and buns (experience only). Can I find a job in Japan to work in bakery using English in start?

[@hayatetakai2274]

hi Risa im hayate takai im half japanese and im fluent on english however im still learning japanese my father is japanese need to process my papers

[@johnoshea193]

I am Irish and I know The language with polish and Japanese.

[@SathishKumar-cq2lm]

Pease answer my question Risa.... I know hiragana ana katakana to read and write is that enough to speak Japanese or i want to learn kanji too???? Reply please

[@dashyasin]

Hi risa I like that playing theater like part (asking fir marriage)😊😊😊 How can I ask my Qs ?

[@mehouassofianeg1869]

the part at 5:32 HAAAAHAAHA i'm so dead XDDDD

[@tofugakiraidesu]

Clannad: I'll have you play baseball to marry my daughter

[@mohnishganjare6744]

I m trying to learn Nihon go myself but I m not getting any where. I m very much in love with Japanese language so please help me out and be my saviour please onegai.

[@ManectricReturns]

I couldn't stop laughing at the よし！許す！ moment 😂😂

[@sergioopoc2496]

Sorry, Ms. Risa in your video, why is it the Japanese caption is blocking the English translation. Thank you.

[@giragama]

Just disable it.

[@Esteemglorichproperties]

Hi risa, can I convert tourist visa to working in Japan. (2) can I get an English speaking job in Japan ?

[@okkcorp6713]

Ez otosan lol Can i get a text full with only hiragana? I want to practice my reading skill.

[@weirdtemple1217]

I don't have a Uni degree, so would it be hard for me to get a job there?

[@DavionRussell-vx8qy]

"Tink" - treat me like somebody

[@chrisspreacherman7400]

It is so hard anyway!!!

[@ahmedshahnawaj4513]

How much i learn Japanese within 6 month in Japan does i get job after learning Japanese 6 months as i am a mechanical engineer??

[@nixontanlacambra3171]

Last 5 year in school and amma get a job in japan to help my family hopefully.

[@talalbinmanzoor4200]

I am done Bachelor's in Energy Engineering in Pakistan. If I am done N5 in Pakistan and N4 , N3 in Japan so which kind of jobs ill get in Japan ?

[@theshyningshynaby-shynacha4112]

Hie Risa First of all you are soo cute. Secondly i can read and write kanji but unable understand when you japanese people speak fast. How should I improve this???

[@CapitanRastrero]

I'm a native English speaker and I'm learning Japanese, also I'm an engineer. Would I be able to find an engineering job in Japan? How easy is it for foreigners to find a job other that teaching English in Japan?

[@hoyo3400]

Computer engineering is at least pretty easy to find. I think it differs a lot, but just by knowing some Japanese will make it much easier. But it is definitely possible if you just learn enough Japanese!

[@DogaTvJpn]

It's all about making those connections. So I recommend getting an English teaching job for like a year while making connections and then moving on to something else. I got a job at a marketing company making videos with ZERO experience just because I met one of the higher-ups at a bar and he loved my attitude.

[@xnagira]

i want to work as an animator in japan

[@sabertig3489]

Dear Risa: Were you a chatty bird when you were a child ? Sincerely, Tiger ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MilanNikolic96]

What if I wanted to teach English as a non-native english speaker? Because thats the only thing going for me in my life.

[@fynnfish]

I did that at a cramming school for elementary school kids in Fukuoka. However, I went to a language school and got the job rather by accident, so I don't know how to get this kind of job if you are applying from outside of Japan. However, you can always try to take part in the JET Programme, as long as you have an bachelor degree.

[@MilanNikolic96]

fynnfish The thing about my school is, or college, I dont even know what it is anymore, they never stated what kind of a degree graduates will receive. Idk if its undergraduate, bachelor or whatever.I heard it might be a "bachelor AS." degree but im not sure. My English professor told me that we wont receive a Bachelors degree after graduating, so everything is mixed up in my head atm.

[@JonBear]

No problem man. I made a video on this. I have been teaching here for 4 years

[@MilanNikolic96]

just an average internet tough guy Im in Europe man and thats why shits so difficult

[@mephistosprincipium]

Milan Nikolić you‘re studying and don‘t even know what degree you‘ll get? wut? you’re studying at a university or do you just go to a school?

[@matheuscerruti1679]

Risa is cute.

[@NomadJoe0323]

リサの劇が面白かったね！僕もそういう聞きましたけど妻のお父さんは日本に住んでいて電話で話してちょっと怖くなかった。

[@buiuclong9502]

ありがとうございます

[@bebatikrumahan9712]

Hi I am Hj Md Afif from Brunei Darussalam. I would like to ask if there is any job vacancy in Telecommunication in the field of Planning since I had the experience working for 20 years as a Planner.

[@garys5540]

Hi Risa. I was born in Japan to Japanese parents. We move to the USA when I was 4 years old. I am now a US citizen. Can I apply for for dual citizenship in Japan? thanks in advance!

[@rajnick2519]

Hello...how are u? I would like to work in Japan and currently I m in Japan on tourist visa. I have a bachelor's degree and good command in English. Please guide me. Thanks

[@TBoltzzz]

Guys download the app "kanji study" it is really use full

[@nohaanakeeb8899]

available on Android or IOS

[@TBoltzzz]

Nohaa Nakeeb it's on Android But I don't know about ios

[@catherinebutler4819]

I'm afraid couldn't find the link to test reading comprehension...

[@gregh7457]

i'm sorry but you've failed the reading comprehension test

[@squalltheonly]

My native language is Spanish and I am fluent in English, I would also learn Japanese if I decide to move there. Could I get a job in like customer service? Are there spanish speaking living in Japan?

[@DogaTvJpn]

I live in Japan currently and actually just conducted some interviews for this! We hired some people to help Japanese people make reservation in foreign countries. If you can get JLPT N2 you could 100% find a job, however, many of these jobs require you to already be in Japan, so that is the tough part.

[@sanjuan240]

Would I need a degree though?

[@DOGATVJapan]

Yes. While it is POSSIBLE to get a job without a degree, it is VERY difficult and extremely case by case. I have met a couple people who have gotten a job without one, but I cannot recommend trying to find a job without a degree in some field.

[@squalltheonly]

DOGA TV Japan you need a degree even for customer service? Working in a call center, those are the jobs I like, chilled and I don't like interacting with customers face to face. I would think it should be easy if someone is fluent in both Japanese and English

[@DogaTvJpn]

The degree isn't for the job. It's for the visa require to stay and work in Japan. Like I said early, it IS POSSIBLE to get a visa without a degree (Marriage, artist, etc), however, I would highly recommend getting a degree in ANYTHING before trying to find a job in Japan. Will make your life much easier and much less stressed.

[@ulvessens5902]

Te ves hermosa como siempre Risa-San :)

[@kamaleshmakhal3056]

How find a housekeeping job

[@volishona]

And if you only know how to speak but you cant read or write japanese then can you get a professional job in japan?

[@quintrankid8045]

Risa's imitation of Japanese Dad made me LOL. She seems so very stern. I was reminded of Toshiro Mifune. But maybe Risa needs to practice being a successful suitor a little bit more.

[@JonBear]

Go for the entrepreneur visa and start your own business in japan. By far the easiest way

[@devilhasashi8701]

How to say I need you as a friend

[@fingerluck]

Hey Risa, you look tired. I can see from your eyes bag. Get rest as much as you can, ok! Thanks for your hard work in teaching us how to speak proper Japanese.

[@Loohikes]

18 - 30 only for english teachers. What about trades people though?

[@freemankuo3309]

じゃ、もし英語を教える仕事以外、例えば一般的の仕事とかどうですか？何の会社とか？同じ楽ですか？英語nativeなのに？

[@JapanesePod101]

こんにちは、Freemanさん コメントありがとうございます。 一般の仕事だと、日本の会社は日本語が社内語ですから、日本語が話せないと難しいかもしれません。観光業や接客業、例えば外国の人がたくさん来るお店などであれば、外国語が話せれば仕事が見つかるかもしれませんね。 Miki（美希） Team JapanesePod101.com

[@90vijayanand]

What about mechanical engineering jobs?

[@Vignana_Pradarshana]

Vijay Anand I think you need alot of kanji for that JPLT N1 + the kanji related to your field and how to read them .If you doing your bachelors apply for masters in Japan and try to complete N2 level before you go.

[@RenManinJapan]

A Achyut wrong.. I work for Mitsubishi Aircraft. No Japanese was required at all! I am a Engineer!

[@90vijayanand]

A Achyut Hi already I completed B.E and I have 6years experience in mechanical field.. coming July I'm going to write N4.. is it easy to get a job in Japan or I have to clear N2

[@CapitanRastrero]

I asked about that aswell!

[@CapitanRastrero]

RenMan in Japan Omfg thats my dream job!!! And you live in Japan as well?

[@kusivictor6166]

Am Victor from Ghana,I want to get a job in Japan and I am a serious worker as were. So kindly help me also. Thanks you.

[@1821naveen]

Hi Sensei, What would be the future of Japanese companies if they don't hire foreigners . Do they really want Talent or it is not needed for Top level Jobs.

[@benvad9010]

Naveen Kumar they hire in the natives country (e.g. India and don’t bring them to Japan).

[@paanbatta9788]

Any whtspp grups for lern jpan

[@DylanMA70]

Can I join the Yakuza if I'm English? asking for a friend...

[@TK_Yama]

Dylan Rainbow forget it. You're not japanese

[@altaica3522]

XD

[@THAT.RANDOM.GUY_]

Dylan Rainbow Tell your friend he'll end up losing a limb if he tries.

[@TK_Yama]

That Random Guyーさん or life, you nerver know what happen here in Shinjuku

[@TK_Yama]

Scrapbot right, but there is worse

[@leighjarman5318]

JapaneseAmmo の みさを協力ください！

[@onomeister]

If you're a native speaker & you have a college degree (like a Bachelor's) then it is very easy to get a job in Japan. If you're a NON-native speaker, it is next to impossible UNLESS you have a minimum N2-level Japanese (JLPT) proficiency.

[@phsyckomantis]

💖💖💖💖

[@HaohmaruHL]

If you've won a lottery by being born as a native english speaker then you are playing life on Easy Mode and finding job in japan isnt hard. If you aren't an IT genius then pretty hard. Even japanese themselves have hard landing a job during so called "finding job activity", hence why some keep living off a part time job till the rest of days (freeter). Some just choose not to get a job and remain as freeter just because japan has the worst working culture in the world.

[@mrarcticaaa1101]

Any computer engineer working in Japan? I read that coding is not a well paid job there.

[@hoyo3400]

I recently got a job there(not yet started). Very low entry salary, but is really good with a few years. Not as easy as in US though, from what I have heard.

[@mrarcticaaa1101]

I wouldn't mind then. Even if it is minimum wage for start i'm ok. Do they want any JLPT degree (like min. N2)?

[@hoyo3400]

I have no degree in it. I would consider myself around N3 level... perhaps. It didn't take long to get several interviews, and for some jobs they even accept no Japanese skill at all. But the higher skill, the more jobs you can apply for. Worth taking a look at!

[@mrarcticaaa1101]

Thank you so much. That was encouraging. Next year i will start applying jobs in japan :D

[@hoyo3400]

Nice! Good luck! :)

[@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel]

Hahaha, I think "娘を下さい" is just too simple in real life. If I would be the father I would probably throw out this guy!! :D

[@sonnco]

I have the biggest crush on Risa

[@MakhtarD]

Son Nguyen forget it. She's seeing me.

[@brandonvilla2420]

Dan Makhtar you must be mistaken because shes with me

[@MakhtarD]

YNK brandon 😁😁😂

[@天使カナシ]

Marry me

[@cenkgockuncu1011]

What about medical doctors ?

[@WANDERER0070]

Cenk Göçküncü Forget it,,even you speak perfect Japanese,,you must have Japanese diploma

[@Sapphire_Jack]

this is my favorite Anime

[@pasangsherpa5215]

Sensei please gave me some idea that i cant understand the khaiba and mondai meaning i just get shock ummmm i listen those word but where what it this those emi are so hard to remind even i just forgot those emi day by day what to do to remind those emi(meaning)

[@mmughal]

I got one but salary wasn't good enough Even lesser with tax deduction and very less annual holidays only 10

[@heathersmith4354]

How are is to move and live in japan for a english person

[@gplor5259]

Can I teach Arabic in Japan?

[@CapitanRastrero]

Gplor No.

[@gplor5259]

+Capitán Rastrero 😔

[@Renard-w5o]

im pretty sure you can teach them in Germany or Sweden and get payed a lot since its the main language there now

[@jericohipolito6814]

No! They’re not interested with arabic. They want to learn English.

[@gplor5259]

Scrapbot Do you speak for real? I should start learning German now!

[@colt35]

ca chua

[@チェリーブロッサム-g3f]

Don't worry gaijin can teach English, if they are white race.

[@septarendra8524]

what about civil engineering jobs?

[@manishsapkota5246]

Hi I am from nepal I can't ready perfectly hiragana Katakana Can yo teach me how to make my reading perfect I have face embassy interview to get visa With in 10 days

[@werewasyo]

NEED JAPANESE SUBTITLES

[@Hollins23]

The title of this video is offensive to me. It's 2018, people! As a non-Japanese national, who has lived & worked in Tokyo for 20 years, I would like to see some positive movement in this direction. Based on the way this video is titled, I'm not even going to take the time to watch this ... now. I may do so at a later date.

[@gregh7457]

yikes, political correctness is everywhere these days

[@mlfitness67]

How hard is it to get a Japanese wife in Japan

[@WANDERER0070]

Mlucious67 Same as any other place, Depends on how much money you have

[@mlfitness67]

s3xyScorp lol, great answer

[@paanbatta9788]

Any whtspp grups for lern jpan