How I could afford to move to Japan!💸

[@meyien5847]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL YOU HAVE NO IDEA. I have planned to save up 10k to move to Japan and everyone told me that it was impossible to settle down with just that. But if you are cautious enough and use your money wisely, it'd actually pretty decent.

[@leilanirika]

I’m glad it was helpful! I think 10k is a really solid amount!

[@meyien5847]

@weberxfabian for life, for a bit. It depends on how much you want to stay there yourself, but the money allows you to settle down as in get rent and food while you are looking for a job and stuff like that, the rest just come by as you get a job, make a family or not, meet new people, so it really depends on what you want to do

[@meenakapoor2551]

@@meyien5847 on what visa u are going mate?

[@meyien5847]

@@meenakapoor2551 working visa:)

[@Ruarudo]

hey,did u moved?if so,how is it going?

[@solsmith6583]

Just some quick advice for foreigners in particular. You’ll be made to process your visa outside Japan - pref your own country, but many people do it in Seoul.

[@twilightsuiteheart]

Congrats on making 10k! I was quickly hooked on your videos with your humor and aesthetics, just a few weeks ago. Keep up the great content and looking forward to seeing more! 😊❤

[@leilanirika]

Wow thank you so much this is so sweet!!😭💖

[@XSemperIdem5]

Congrats on 10k! When you said about how expensive it is to live in large cities * cries in Los Angeles * And yeah, San Francisco housing prices are insane. Where did you get that silvery necklace? It looks so cute.

[@leilanirika]

Thank you!!🥳 Oh my gosh the prices in big American cities are ridiculous:( The necklace is from this brand “F.” that I found in the Lumine mall!

[@NafhanNQ]

So glad to see you back! 🤩Thank you for making this video!!

[@leilanirika]

Thank you so much, glad to be back!!☺️

[@einfachnurleo7099]

Wow. Great video. But I feel like it left a lot of questions open. Then again that might just have been due to it having been so long for you to move there. E.g. did you speak japanese before going there or did you only start learning whilst in japan? How much do you actually spend on food per month? I bet you had a fun time the first few months but from the amount you spent per month (2k USD!) I can tell that this couldn´t have been a sustainable regular lifestyle. Wish you the best :)

[@bluasterisk]

Oh wow I did my exchange in Tokyo a semester after you did. It took me another 3 semesters to graduate though, then covid hit. Fortunately I've been working for a company based in Tokyo after I interned for them when covid hit. Maybe this travel restriction became an opportunity to save more money for my own place once I can enter, hopefully that's soon considering I got my COE in March 😪

[@GinLine]

Funny enough im moving to Japan next month. Im gonna be living with my wife so my situation is kind of lucky and I have a little bit more money saved but what I loved about this video is how at ease I felt about the situation. Thank you for sharing your story and hopefully ill find some luck as well haha

[@Amir-yy1jd]

awh man, wishing you the best there :) i wish i know someone in japan. gotta find a job and so on there

[@GinLine]

@@Amir-yy1jd Thanks so much! Im already leaving this Sunday. Do you plan on moving to Japan as well?

[@Amir-yy1jd]

@@GinLine i will! gotta graduate first haha. that’s the problem. but yeah, maybe to south korea or japan ah! have a nice trip man

[@meimei_meii]

@@Amir-yy1jd same here :") it's still a while before i graduate so i plan to save money in the mean time!

[@Snicker55]

Thank you for this, this really boosted my confidence about not giving up since im in second year of my undergraduate civil engineering surveying studies and after i graduate from my studies i possibly want to continue to study graduate program in Japan i was just scared to think its not possible since to move to Japan because my grades aren't that good but not that bad as well and getting job in my field is way harder in japan if you're not a native speaker but one thing i have that may be a big plus to me that i have 25k euros so i guess that may help.

[@ccw8494]

I'm curious on the process you took to move to Japan and your visa status. Mostly people talk about getting a job first and then relocating. I initially was going to just purchase a one way ticket, settle down, and figure things out once I'm there. I've been told this wasn't a good idea. However, I've been saving for a year now, $20k and still worry if it will be enough.

[@lunastarrs8484]

Actually if that is a pretty comfortable amount to just do nothing for a lil while I most likely I would suggest doing your absolute best to apply for a job after the first 3-4 months of so to stay comfortable reguardless where your living

[@KawamotoKe]

Are you a Japanese national? If you aren't, you actually need some kind of visa or permanent resident status to stay in Japan long term. I know your comment was 9 months ago but please don't try doing that, that is a terrible plan.

[@rum4906]

@@KawamotoKe I was going to say. How the hell are people just up and moving lol. You need a job to sponsor you or go as a student. Some people in the comments are making zero sense.

[@KawamotoKe]

@@rum4906 Yeah, I think it's because a lot of people THINK about moving to Japan, but don't actually look into the logistics, and make posts solely based on their thoughts. The longest most people can legally stay in Japan without a visa is 90 days and they are not permitted to engage in income-earning activities. If you want to stay and work in Japan long term you need a certificate of eligibility before you can even apply for a visa and that alone can take 1-3 months. The only exception that I can think of, which people might not be explicitly mentioning is the "working holiday visa" - which allows foreigners to stay and find employment in Japan for a maximum period of 1 year. I've heard stories of people coming to Japan on a working holiday visa, finding employment, and then subsequently getting their employer to sponsor them for a regular work visa and switching over to that but that is definitely not as simple as "just up and moving" to Japan.

[@xporkrind]

Love your videos. I wish I had had the courage to visit Japan like you did. It's good to do when you are young and flexible. My family and I recently moved to Japan because my Mom got sick and had to go into a nursing home here. So far we are really enjoying life here. But selling our California home and renting and setting up an apartment in Japan were a huge pain. So hard to start over when you are older and have more belongings and more responsibilities.

[@Jerrychoikay]

your personality makes me howl with laughter! keep doing what you do! much love from London xxxx

[@leilanirika]

Hahaha thank you so much!😂❤️‍🔥

[@jonimosely1289]

This was very informational!!! I loved ur humor ! I totally subbed!

[@awkwardelia]

thank you so much for sharing!! so happy to hear about your journey :)

[@leilanirika]

Aww thank you!🥺💗

[@Bonniebelle_00__]

im happy you shared this because I feel like we are very similar. right now I have to move out because of my own personal reasons I have a job lined up but I plan to eventually move to japan probably Fukuoka but yeah all that in mind. I'm a sophomore getting his associate's but I want to be a doctor specifically a pathologist. I do have to think about the disparities and stuff like that. currently making around 19 dollars an hour but hopefully, I can travel there so I can take the JLPT and see around ya know.

[@nhc5592]

omg glad to see you back! happy 10k

[@leilanirika]

Thank you so much!!😍

[@KR-gg2kg]

I literally did almost the exact same thing. gg house, mobal sim and dissolved my not so large wallet with excessive travelling. But still here and still alive lol

[@hereisliz.c5435]

Watching from SF!!! Hoping to visit Japan soon 💕 love your videos!

[@leilanirika]

Ahh I miss SF so much!💖 thanks for watching :))

[@Muichiro_Tokito-x21]

Very helpful and useful! I plan on saving up to 9k and then move! I know people say its too expensive to live there but im sure i can manage. Just need paitence.

[@l3niinii]

IM SO MOTIVATED NOW! I can already speak Japanese and I’ll make a student exchange to Japan in 2 years! Thank you so much for telling us, how you did it! 💗 I’ll do my best to live my dreams one day (๑>◡

[@besamz5983]

ahh I hope you get the best time in Japan! ^^

[@MrPossim1]

idk how i found your vids but i’m glad i did!

[@leilanirika]

Aww thank you, glad you did too!😁💜

[@Rifra99]

Hello. I wanted to ask you about your Japanese level. Didn’t you take any Japanese courses in Tokyo? And how much do they cost?

[@Talhn]

I am curious about this as well, I've seen a couple videos but haven't seen one where she discusses any language barriers as being an issue which makes me think she may be fluent in Japanese. Most Vloggers in Japan make at least one (if not multiple) videos on the difficulty the language barrier poses in Japan if you do not speak the language well.

[@briebrown_]

Omg, I felt that way two days into my 3-month vacation in Okinawa. I found a job/apartment but lost it due to the “panic.” Two years later, I’m finally moving to Japan.

[@AnaMaria-xc1or]

It's a pleasure to see that Leilani has uploaded video and even more so when it coincides with my day off. Every story is different that's for sure, but I have to admit that I have felt emotion inside me when I have seen that we shared similar experiences when moving to another country, finding a job, etc...it is like a restart of life. thank you for sharing your story with us. ❤️ PS: If you don't think it's an inappropriate question, may I know what you work in, thank you.

[@leilanirika]

Thank you for this sweet comment:’) it’s incredible to hear that we have such similar stories, sometimes when I look back I’m bewildered by what a crazy experience that was and even more surprised that I managed to survive it haha. When I first arrived I was working in social media marketing and now I’m doing part time teaching:) less stress and surprisingly better pay😅

[@Nerdymondays]

Always love your content and congrats on 10k! I was wondering about what kind of visa you had to get(if you needed one)/what that process looked like.

[@leilanirika]

Thank you so much!🥳 Luckily I didn’t have to go through the tedious visa process, I’m a passport carrier!

[@happyC88]

thank you for this video =)

[@clearlyn]

This was so helpful I cannot than you enough

[@leilanirika]

Yay I’m glad it was helpful!😉

[@edgarlunag]

Do you recommend to get a master degree in Japan or study Japanese to get a full time job in Japan? I'm a Logistics/Transportation professional with around 7 years of expertise. I should have a N4 Japanese by now. Thanks! :)

[@missfizz1b2k]

Hi! I have sooooooo many questions. 1. I am thinking about moving to Japan or a foreign place. I don’t know Japanese and I’ve hear it’s easier in the country to learn than learning in the US. Where could I learn the language? 2. I still don’t know how you moved by yourself. I have always wanted to study abroad but never could stick to college long enough to be eligible. 3. Do you have videos addressing my questions? I can’t move anywhere without a job. Should I look into a translation company or something to help with my moving? I don’t quite understand the currency and how to save my US money for the move. 4. I still don’t know how much to save to have enough money until I find a job. I am so lost.

[@charlotties_]

you could look into a japanese learning school for the 1st bullet point :]?

[@meimei_meii]

I am pretty late since your comment is already 1 year ago BUT if you're still looking, search for "Go go Nihon" if you're planning to learn japanese while in japan, they're for you. they will help you guide the whole process for applying for language school, visa, documentation and other stuff and you can stay up to 1-2 years on student visa!

[@oksanamatveenko2850]

Yes I want to move to Osaka but I would like to meet you in person so you can tour me around Osaka Japan and Tokyo.

[@edwardandmichaelsbiggestfa1967]

ahh thank youu ! I plan to move to japan or Korea

[@KianaMid]

I love that top!!

[@leilanirika]

THANKS! From Zara a couple years ago and it has a matching skirt! ! !

[@hyehjee1139]

sheeeesh was just looking to see if you’d posted a new video lmao

[@jonimosely1289]

Now she had 28k!!!!

[@thiswasmyoldaccanditscring118]

I don't even know what kind of content you make but I just wanna say ur name is really pretty 🎀🌙🍡🐰

[@leilanirika]

Thank ya!🌻

[@farhanakhan6349]

i love ur videos :)

[@leilanirika]

Thank you!:))💫

[@Harjodh1]

I really want to move to Japan solely because the college I want to go to is located in Tokyo, but I basically got no money tho luckily I'm almost done with school next week so I can look for a job and start working full-time in order to save up the money I would need, I'm initially planning to go to japan for a month or maybe more with workaway next year when tickets to japan are also much cheaper compared to now, and with workaway, I'm pretty sure a lot of hosts provide you with housing and sometimes even meals so I wouldn't need to save up as much just want to experience Japan before moving if I get the chance to, my question would be if I use workaway and i apply for a paid position, can I apply for a work visa or something? and find a job after that month and initially stay there after that?

[@blessie9338]

Missed you❤️

[@leilanirika]

Thank you!🥺💕

[@REAL-UNKNOWN-SHINOBI]

I'll have $67,000 USD saved up by 2030, that is when I plan to move. Edit. Already found a house for $42,000 USD

[@Rat338]

I'm really confused cause I want to move to Japan but do I need a visa? Or do I just get a flight and go? Lol please help me

[@lyn9039]

Ur videos always make me laugh, you are so cute xoxo :)

[@leilanirika]

Thank you!🥰

[@aquadolphin9337]

I’m thinking about just moving to japan as well! What job did you end up getting I’m curious?

[@alltheloveannie]

This video was really helpful! Can I ask what job you were working? Also what was it like to do Interviews in Japan?

[@antoniosalerno2218]

I would like to move to japan but how do i get a working visa ?? and being a foreigner is hard to get a job when your fully American so idk pls give me some advice on how to do this.

[@innovativeg4m3r]

Yeah. Been to Tokyo 10 times (lost count) and I miss it so bad it hurts my soul xD me and my current bf will try to move to Japan for a year or more after my studies 😅 but Japan requires you to have a visa? 🤔

[@mixelle_0]

I shouldn’t be watching this because I just might pack up and leave 🤪 (post panoramic obvi) congrats on 10k girly 🥰

[@leilanirika]

Thank you so much!!🥰

[@lukehorten6371]

i wish 11.40$hr was minimum wage

[@richunclejoey2249]

I heart ur blog. Best wishes. Cheers. Ciao xo

[@ユリ-b2h]

Hello! My mom thinks it’s okè for me to move to Japan. But she gave me a strict budget :/. So do u know a cheaper city than Tokyo. Love u!

[@ayaakl7084]

Where is the shirt from?

[@MoMo9867]

Woot woot San Diego 😄

[@ShadowPuppet3001]

great video, am saving up because I will be moving to Japan in 2 years, I just have a question, is 10,000 dollars usd be enough to live comfortably in Japan for the first three months on a tourist visa, I will be moving into an leopalce apartment, then I will be switching from a tourist visa to a spouse visa, am also disabled, do you know if they would help with setting up the apartment, because I will be quarantine for 14 days, I only will have my tablet and laptop with me, I look forward to your reply, thanks - CyberGod 😊

[@saku4215]

How do you make your videosssss what app or website

[@leilanirika]

iMovie! I just look up editing hacks on KZbin😂 hopefully looking to upgrade to Premiere but for now iMovie is free and gets the job done;)

[@hyehjee1139]

do you think having a college degree helped or do you think it’s because you were already living in japan and could just show up to ask for work?

[@tanujpandit7952]

I think the key element here was knowing the language

[@hyehjee1139]

@@tanujpandit7952 i’ve heard usually teaching jobs prefer foreigners to not know japanese, although my japanese is N4 level, not proficient, but enough to get around as i’ve visited japan before. but i was asking this question because i’ve also heard you can’t get a japanese visa without a 4 year degree, that’s where my question came from.

[@tanujpandit7952]

@@hyehjee1139 yeah it can depend on your job/field...

[@leilanirika]

Having a degree made job hunting a MUCH easier process for me! But there are definitely opportunities that don’t require it, they are just harder to find. Also when I was looking for work I noticed a lot of jobs listings stated that they prefer if you already resign in Japan. I mostly found work through GaijinPot Jobs if you’re interested :))

[@bisky0o]

@@leilanirika did the job you got had japanese speaking as a requirement? im actually curious what job you managed to get there!

[@misssoldier9282]

What kind of job was it? ☺️

[@ralphsunico116]

What visa did you use to enter and get a job in Japan?

[@aki_nter]

I believe its a working visa

[@Lemonsblue]

What job did you do 😮 I’m wanting to move there and I’m wondering what are my work options

[@LeoneDeloris4730]

yeahhhh I've been looking at her videos and she never mentions the job she got.....

[@LeoneDeloris4730]

wait so............what job did she get in Japan?

[@LaLunaSings]

Is it possible to move to Japan with $4000

[@deepikaparthasarathy1033]

I missed you too.

[@leilanirika]

🥰🥰

[@fabianastua]

😍きれいですね。

[@g0th_fr0gz46]

Is there really as many natural disasters as people talk about? And also is alt/goth fashion ok to wear in Japan?

[@XxheesyweesyxX]

you made it sound like it was so easy. dont you need a work visa or something?

[@kitkiki2915]

May i have your business contact?