How to Move to and Work in Japan

[@nineteendesu]

This is honestly my dream job and dream lifestyle. Nothing else. People want to make lots of money and live in a big house eating good food. I want to live in a small apartment in japan and explore what the country has to offer, learning Japanese and teaching English in return!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Awesome! Check out the websites for the JET / Interac programmes (applications for JET kick off in October) :-)

[@THEVGELITE]

Want to marry me ? xD

[@LaughingBatGames]

i would love to live in the rural area. i know the city might look good to most people but i would love to take in the landscape.

[@mrsantosjon]

Same boat as you, if I was their and have a good paying job? I think a small little home would suit me. a car? I think ill walk or ride my bike loll.

[@marseillais2687]

Wow, I feel the same way. ^-^> Although, I'm hoping to teach French rather than english . . .

[@TheNJfusionguy]

I have my JET interview in two days! Wish me luck!

[@AbroadinJapan]

+TheNJfusionguy genuinely, best of luck

[@whenyourpulloutgameisweak4913]

TheNJfusionguy how did it go?

[@TheNJfusionguy]

I THINK it went really well, but we don't get results until April. Thanks for asking though!

[@hyakuyon]

TheNJfusionguy gee that's a long wait! any update?

[@tomboyishgirl9980]

TheNJfusionguy What were the results mate?

[@garryferrington811]

This guy should stick around in Japan for a while, maybe make some more videos.

[@Taiyo_Jingu]

Tom Kenny (Time Card): 8 years later…

[@MisterValaravaus]

As a French person, I can definitely enderstand the pain you're experiencing in Japan for not having cheese. Stay strong my cheese brother...

[@Mancomic300]

MisterValaravaus as a American I feel you both

[@russrh]

2 years without cheese? would you say it's starting to grate on you?

[@justinreedflynn]

I lol'd at this silliness.

[@allyjane1328]

Hahahaha pun!

[@josephridley9992]

rustyroo82 I knod my head hahaha

[@simoneyyy13]

You gouda tried harder with that cheesy pun

[@jpaulc441]

Not eating cheese will help you lose weight. You'll cheddar few pounds at least.

[@toni-jay1129]

the 'laugh at jokes i don't understand' part made me laugh so much

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha, it's a solid strategy for making new friends.

[@srikrishnabhat6793]

Its the most effective strategy to get along. Coming from a country with a myriad of languages.

[@bestbeekeeper8931]

dude i do that in english

[@jun_suzuki42]

Japanese puns are funny.

[@izzaamazing9277]

@@jun_suzuki42 is that sarcasm? 😆

[@onkkell]

Loved the video, it was like a magic.

[@amoniousbt1110]

the video was much love, it was like magic are you aware of your own defect?

[@chloroplast8611]

Nope, are you ohealthy?

[@moyga]

omg that signed poster was so fucking adorable.

[@shoblidoobfjfie1457]

are you aware of your own defect?

[@magiconic]

shoblidoo bfjfie it was like a magic!

[@faithyap8003]

BeheMOTHY AKA Magiconic6252 go fuck yourself!

[@diekedrake]

shoblidoo bfjfie life is balloons

[@Tsusday]

BeheMOTHY AKA Magiconic6252 That's maybe as well where "Pee is stored in the balls" started.... Omg mind blown It's like a magic!

[@mohamedhrusthum5439]

Yes... Not having a degree *sad noises*

[@AzamatoTheGreat]

'all you need is a degree' fuck my life

[@Error404NameN0tFound]

yep, a degree here is 70 -100,000 AUD for most semi-decent degrees.. so i am doomed..

[@AzamatoTheGreat]

Belgium doesn't have community colleges. Only like 1 year courses for certificates and adult education which are only like 1 year for a certain skill all the others are universities and colleges with atleast 3 years of studying :(

[@gawni1612]

2 year? or 4 year?

[@ngoyette94]

You need either a bachelors degree or a three year teaching degree. So four year.

[@hector1404]

Depending on the job, you need a good level of Japanese, I'm a Test Engineer and need N2 to get a job there, right now at N5. Seems becoming a language teacher is the easiest way to go.

[@klg9549]

'Two Years Without Cheese' would make a good name for a novel.

[@juulhuis2248]

to do list: get my english fluently learn japanese

[@Trigex]

*Get my English fluent

[@Trigex]

***** Her Syntax was still correct.

[@ErikHumphrey]

get real cheese

[@magiconic]

it's been a year, how's It going?

[@4rifr0mthe3nd]

Dirisha Amane I learn Japanese too and I can tell, that it is sometimes easy and sometimes hard, it's switching every time I start Memrise

[@billbarre6628]

Please do a remake of this video for 2022. Would love to hear your current perspective and experience.

[@FuckTheWorld95c]

My name is Hot Dog, Chris, Hot Dog

[@shadowsoulgaming8238]

lol

[@sakura_rain4915]

hahahahaha

[@xrxt0]

This.

[@RexusprimeIX]

*James bond theme*

[@Parkskigaming]

Beodo {squeaky voice teenager trying to sing the James bond theme}

[@annablue8429]

Was that an attempt at singing smells like teen spirit?

[@AbroadinJapan]

+anna blue it certainly was

[@bindycatt]

+Abroadin Japan it was a good attempt. better than me, at least XD

[@crusadervictory5684]

omg we got a bring me yhe horizon fan .....say what!!!!!

[@annablue8429]

Kim jong un destroyer what?

[@crusadervictory5684]

+anna blue nvr mind i thought you probably listened to bring me the horizon

[@_FabulousNat2]

I absolutely LOVE all of your videos....you are inspiring me more and more to choose Japan to teach English. Keep em coming!

[@ChargingStag]

Where are your other desired places? :)

[@_FabulousNat2]

TJPguy South Korea is my next choice. I've been tossing between those two.

[@ChargingStag]

FabulousNat Ahh I see, thanks!

[@HattieMcDanielonaMoon]

FabulousNat which did you choose?

[@fernandotrochez7205]

Did you make it?

[@TokuyuuTV]

Really interesting to see Chris' origin story! I love how it all started with something so simple as teaching English and he just kinda turned it into a massively successful KZbin career. I'm a bit of an exception in that I passed my N1 before moving to Japan, which made it a lot easier to find a job since English/Japanese bilinguals are always in demand. I can't wait to play dangerous hippo games with my new friends in Japan 😩🙏

[@JayAreAitch]

what sort of jobs?

[@TokuyuuTV]

@@JayAreAitch At a management program at AstraZeneca Japan!

[@JayAreAitch]

@@TokuyuuTV Sounds pretty professional. What kind of qualifications/experience were you looking at to get something like that?

[@TokuyuuTV]

@@JayAreAitch i just had a degree in science. Japanese companies usually just look for people fresh out of school 😝 but having my JLPT N1 deffo helped too!

[@tidwib3316]

I literally JUST in Japan 2 weeks ago, and the people I met are amazing! The only thing is when we landed from the plane I was just so tired from a 20hr flight that I couldn't think straight. I got a ticket to get the train to Where my apartment was but then I realised I was on the other side of Tokyo. There was not Hotels that I could find so I went in one of those Manga Cafe things! It was expensive... I finally found my Apartment and I'm very happy :) I hope every thing is alright for you! Haha, hope you didn't have a crazy experience like me ! xx

[@AbroadinJapan]

Sounds like an awesome experience! I've yet to try a manga cafe actually! I've heard nothing but good things - I'm glad you managed to find one!

[@_x.xxten.ta_cion539]

I am planning to move to japan, can u plz help me out on the process?(like a guide on how to get there). I wanna make manga

[@TheZalor]

At 2:42, that Japanese girl has better hand writing than I do. -.-

[@AbnormalAbbi]

I'm English and want to move to Japan after my degree but I'm also a cheese fanatic and love cheese tasting. I honestly am more concerned about my lack of morning cheese on toast than my lack of family. Hmmmm...

[@Statusland]

AbnormalAbbi there is cheese over there, Tokyo has lots of foreign shops were you can buy cheese and normal toast

[@AbnormalAbbi]

I don't think you understand quite how important your comment is to me. *grabs shoulders* Th-Thank you. Thank you.

[@Therockbrothersmc]

AbnormalAbbi Well, I'm not a native English speaker :s, although I have the best English grades in my class, I still don't know if I'm actually good enough xD. Oh and my country is know for its cheese, and I eat cheese everyday... But yeah, my main problem is that I live in a really close family, and my parents would really miss me if I went off to another country and I'm not sure if I can do that to them. (Although they know that's what I want, because I told them that someday I want to live in another country than the one that I'm born in). (Oh and sorry if my English is bad)

[@AbnormalAbbi]

Therockbrothersmc I read over your comment twice and found no mistakes. A* in English to you! I'm impressed :D My family would miss me if I moved country but ahh well xD I'd still visit for christmas sometimes because I can't cook and christmas without a feast isn't christmas

[@Therockbrothersmc]

AbnormalAbbi Thanks! Mt biggest ''barrier'' right now is that when I actually speak English I sometime's slip over my own tongue, or I just can't come up with that one word that I need to describe something. I'm not the best cook either XD, which is why most of the time I just put my own food in the microwave :P. Although it's of cource tastier when you cook it lol.

[@darnko521]

Love how you reply to so many comments

[@AbroadinJapan]

Boom. ;-)

[@Amariumable]

Bondgirl, that's so cute! Your student has a crush on you. But who wouldn't? I love how much effort you put into your videos. You put other jvloggers to shame (I still like you Victor) ;)

[@rodyinjapan]

agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed :)

[@TrafalgarDLawl]

Amariumable nah , I think sm1 was trolling him

[@Chameleonxx3]

He should have brought it up in class to see the reactions. =P Just not directly, something like "he thought about being bond and thought a bondgirl as well", or something like that.

[@1800pickups]

If possible, you should do a "Day in the Life" video. Getting ready for work, work, perhaps a few student interviews, etc.

[@Nurpus]

5:44 - that feel when Kojima is your drummer a the dive bar

[@lidu420]

It is just amazing to to see that you reply to almost every comment. Absolutely love all your videos and the touch of humor you give them. I am starting an internship in Tokyo this October and your videos have made me more excited than ever. Thank You :)

[@AbroadinJapan]

Glad you're enjoying the videos man and best of luck to you on your internship in October! Living in Tokyo will be a fantastic experience!

[@onceitisover]

How as your internship?

[@alexandriamullett5583]

How’s the internship?

[@blacksheep806]

I can imagine you being awesome teacher, it seems like your students really liked you! ...that james bond poster :D haha so great!

[@yogamer123]

Hey Chris, just wanted to say that you are a huge inspiration to me! I am currently in high school and learning Japanese, I hope one day I will get accepted into one of these programs! Cheers!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks man - if you have any questions, don't hesitate to message in private! Best of luck to you :-D

[@TachibanaTengoku]

Abroadin Japan just out of curiosity, how much japanese (spoken language, not writing/reading) did you know when you originally started working/visiting japan, and how much do you know now?

[@ArthurSperotto]

Asuna Yuuki I believe he said he knew nothing when he came in. Nothing.... Nothing. If I'm right, he says that in his earlier videos.

[@TachibanaTengoku]

Arthur Sperotto wow nothing? i dont think i would ever travel somewhere without atleast being able to understand them a bit XD

[@ArthurSperotto]

Asuna Yuuki Yeah, I'm with you on that hahaha... He was brave! But he started learning it really quick, seeing he couldn't operate his microwave oven or even flush his toilet properly hahaha.

[@omblae]

Chris mate, these videos are ace - you're the first guy who I've found I want to listen to about what life is actually like living in Japan. Keep them coming!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Many thanks mate, keep an eye out for more!

[@RodBot69]

Was Bondgirl's identity ever discovered?

[@bendercats9599]

Yeah. “She” was Natsuki all along.

[@markgodfree3449]

Lol😂

[@lermabaldago]

@@bendercats9599 OMG HAHAHAHA LOL

[@Doomgel]

@@bendercats9599 best girl imo

[@muffinsgonewild99]

I would get involved in the JET program and all that fun stuff, but I have Social Anxiety and do not want to ever have to stand up in front of a crowd and sing some song i have never heard in Japanese in a super bad accent :/

[@AbroadinJapan]

I had (and to some extent still have) social anxiety - and the best way to cure it is stand in front of a crowd of students everyday (though I've never sung a song I've never heard in Japan yet).

[@muffinsgonewild99]

Abroadin Japan :/ eh, it seems like too much work anyways

[@purrrrrpleful]

Why would you have to sing Japanese songs?

[@bimboblacky]

On the social anxiety (disorder?), there are now SSRI drugs like Paxil to help your very BRAIN overcome that. I think those medicines must be available in a highly developed nation like Japan...

[@imover9999]

bimboblacky Except Paxil and SSRI's don't actually help you overcome anxiety disorders, they simply block the transmitters in your brain from receiving the signal, and over time the doses need to be upped and upped more and more to keep you feeling not in fear. The best way to overcome anxiety disorders is probably The Linden Method. I can speak from experience taking medication and recovering from severe anxiety. Hope the best to everyone, I feel homesick watching these videos, but it would be beautiful to live in Japan I believe.

[@mel.l7011]

Hi ! First I should say I find your videos absolutely fantastic. In addition of being really useful they're also funny and even for me who isn't a native english speaker they still are very clear. Thank you you've been answering to a question I've been wondering about for quite some time now ! Please continue to inform us about Japan and your personal experiences it's very interesting !

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks Mel and glad you're enjoying the videos! Lot's more videos on the way!

[@CesiaLaCrecya]

I remember when I visited a friend in a JET position a few years back and her first question was like "BRING CHEESE PLEASE OH GOD". The ... stringy... weird cheese in Japan is just. No.

[@mishamuses5308]

Thank you so much for discussing your experience in the JET Program. As a university student at a school that only offers an Asian Studies minor, I was concerned that it would put me at a disadvantage in the application process. Now I'm a bit reassured that club involvement and diligence in learning the language will be helpful, too. Your tips sprinkled with sarcasm are the best. Keep up the great work!

[@aliciaroberts6469]

ive been binging these videos for some time now, dreaming of moving to japan. and with him saying my degree in astro could get me to japan well imma just say thats a sign from the universe to go for it!

[@Thegungus]

These videos have the best comment sections on KZbin. These videos bring out the best in people.

[@Dracardoe]

Chris, honestly, if you opened up a PO box and displayed it on your channel you WILL get cheese. I honestly would personally send you 2 boxes of Brie, just for reminding me of Pierce Brosnan

[@shinzouthemancat]

you have given new life to my dreams of getting to japan i just thought you would like to hear

[@AbroadinJapan]

:-D!

[@shinzouthemancat]

hey if you help me get there i will bring you all the cheeze you can eat XD lol

[@shinzouthemancat]

shinzouthemancat *cheese lol missed the s

[@NikiWonoto26]

the real truth is that maybe because you're from western & english as native language, so that's why it's much more easier to get into & work (& be accepted) in japan. while the sad/harsh reality is that it's not that easy for asian people (whom japanese sadly still very much regards as "third-world countries"(?)) to get into & work (& be accepted) in japan.. correct me if i'm wrong though.

[@sheldonpon9141]

thank you for this video - truly. after watching this in about June I filled out the online application on the Interac website, and didn't even finish filling it out before I got a phone call to set up a phone interview. which I did and passed, then had my in-person interview in Vancouver two weeks ago. And I got my offer of employment today! probably wouldn't have happened if I didn't see this video.

[@lukeswll8597]

I know this video is very old, I stumbled across the idea of teaching abroad, and not 2 days after found your channel, still working towards my degree, but enjoying the content and excited for my future

[@Myralogue]

OMG no cheese. FUCK

[@Cheese-0x]

It's like a nightmare.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Cheese Haha, it's an honour to have KZbin's spokesperson for cheese to hear my cries and see my lack of cheese suffering firsthand

[@Myralogue]

Cheese Well at-least you won't be eaten there i guess. But you will have to avoid the foreigner there at all cost! Cause they will bring havoc onto you!

[@yoppindia]

I don't eat cheese! Say cheese:)

[@eisenhowerjones6965]

Abroadin Japan Have you tried KinoKuniya's grocery stores. They are a little more high end than Tokyu or Union with a better selection of specialty items.

[@OktoberLove]

its always been a dream of mine to live in Japan

[@khaieshachai2209]

"You don't need vast sums of money. You just need a degree." Too bad the degree requires vast sums of money. -_-

[@Dibxmonkey]

Khaiesha Chai Orrrrr imaginary money (loans)

[@dynasty8978]

Khaiesha Chai if you're in the UK and are abroad for long enough you don't pay back your loan at all

[@beepbeepboop937]

Khaiesha Chai not in the uk it doesn't :) and it's free in most of europe :) :)

[@eimif9235]

Rub it in a little more, guys T^T we can't all live in advanced countries that DONT charge the GNP of a small country for an education.

[@FLUDDzone]

+Khaiesha Chai It is possible to get a job in Japan without a degree. You just need many years of work experience. I've heard that officially, you need 10 years of work experience. What it looks like is that it depends on what kind of job you want to do. According to this site, it looks like some working visas only require sufficient documentation of experience and/or achievements in your field. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/travel_and_visa/travel_and_visa_index.htm It'll still be harder to get an employer to hire you, but it is possible to get a job in Japan without a degree. It may take longer than four years to get there though.

[@ShudanLaklo]

I'm thirty-six now and a nurse. If I had heard of this opportunity ten years ago I would have jumped at it. Take it from an older bloke, if you want to go to Japan, work at it, get the degree and get over there. I had two very good friends who went over to teach English in both Japan and China, I regret not joining them.

[@ChaosAI24]

So today I found out that my 13 years old daughter has a love for japanese culture for almost a year now and she began learning japanese all by her self.. She told me while she was in the kitchen helping my wife make some cheese stuffed peppers. Delicious! :)

[@ASHERUISE]

Two videos in a row! But no thanks I'll just live vicariously through j-vloggers ohgodIamsopathetic.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha, it'll save you a lot of money and effort!

[@loibina7685]

1:33 the best transition I've ever seen xD

[@Jojo2]

I died at the "Chris hot dog" part 😂 was not expecting that

[@BoggWeasel]

Something I'd wish I'd done 40 years ago, unfortunately age and commitments prevent me from doing it now. If you're young and free from commitments I would strongly urge you consider giving this a go, time has a way of over taking you faster than you'd think.

[@cataloid]

i just want to thank you for helping me. It's my dream to be an english teacher in japan an no one where i live knows anything about that so i was very lost but know i know where i can start. So thank you. it's like a magic

[@Bliced]

Thank you for your videos. They help keep me motivated to finish uni when I just want to say fuck it and go be a male stripper.

[@stradify1]

Bliced That was where I was at before I discovered the jvlogging community. Now I get funny, informative videos, and I don't have to sell my body. Win win!

[@memesensei3330]

+Bliced I too have no reason to finish uni other than the potential to move to Japan afterwards.

[@Bliced]

Neko Night ha :) maybe just 4 you

[@gaspsingay5300]

Bliced XD!!!

[@mimimarcus]

I see what you did there. I saw that video about Japanese male strippers making 250K a year, too. ;)

[@treeofhatred]

"All you need is a degree!" ...Goddammit ;_;

[@mariposa2221]

But it's necessary to be warned in advance .)

[@charliecrome207]

I would do this if it wasn't for my social ineptitude and anxiety lol

[@MilanNikolic96]

JET here I come, ETA 5 years :/ Gotta get a degree first, but hey on the bright side, I'll study Japanese every days until then, and I'm already balls-deep in kanji, it's pretty damn fun.

[@tubeyou89119]

The Bond poster story is so sweet.

[@justcallmeassinine]

There's a much simpler way,boys and girls.And you don't need a degree. Just come to Japan on a tourist visa (it is renewable) and search out a girlfriend/boyfriend and then get married. Then go into the freelance English teaching biz along with running a school out of your flat/house with the help of your spouse. If you don't have children,you will learn if the marriage will last or not,but the business may very well outlast the marriage and then you can look for your 2nd spouse or apply for a business visa.This is the path many have followed that is rarely mentioned among Jvloggers.Maybe they don't want you to know this ?

[@stevenlopez1st]

Lol, that was great Thank you so much. Actually I'm kinda surprised to hear all of this. Isn't Japan one of the most technological and savvy countries in the world. Don't they have an app for that, what I mean is English to Japanese translators and computer training programs to help with the English language. And is there really no cheese in Japan? Common your joking right? Like cheddar cheese, Swiss cheeses?

[@stevenlopez1st]

If I knew this 15 years ago I so would have tried this. But it's good info, I will spread the word to others to check it out. Rather than living in misery of a country where they can't budget there own money or invest in the all around well being of there people. Where greed and the pathetic dollar is god, and knowledge of any culture including there own is extinct.

[@justcallmeassinine]

Rin zler I'm Japanese,but I have moved to and stayed in the USA. Japan is no paradise and to be honest,whatever the USA morphs into...well Japan will follow,in it's own interpretation and style. Anyway it's different,so have look.

[@stevenlopez1st]

The US has some of it's cool points, just so many people struggling out there. Thanks, stay cool.

[@justcallmeassinine]

Rin zler There is struggle and suffering everywhere you go.Japanese are great about not showing it and never giving up. Thank you and be cool as well. : )

[@ShadzukyMizuho]

As a French guy, I share your pain. Cheese is ... well, the only reason to live (clichés

[@JohanKJohansson1]

I've heard that it is pretty much impossible for non-native English speakers to get a teaching job in Japan no matter how good they are and I wondered if this is the whole truth or if someone ever heard of a non-native English speaker who succeeded in becoming a teacher in Japan?

[@BubsyMupsy]

Chris and Nirvana-oh, yes! I feel the struggle with real cheese and olives...and good sausages... In India they are rare too! Especially where I live!

[@clairephantomhive6127]

This has inspired me so much, so many people say it's stupid, it will never happen even teachers tell me that but i'm going to show them wrong. Im only 13 and have already started learning how to speak in Japanese. I believe that it will come true one day/

[@joel_christian1]

what’s the update bro ??

[@doughnut5945]

Crazy ur 21/22 now. Hope it's going well

[@ennehaapala4931]

Thank you from many useful tips how to get work in Japan^^ My dream is to move and work there

[@zarfo2667]

Its been 6 years, hows it going?

[@NikiWonoto26]

regarding age, if i'm now 35 years old, is it already too late for moving & working in japan? is there actually any age-limit to live & work in japan? please i need to know, thx

[@UFOBobTV]

Two years without cheese; you have my sympathy.

[@Joseito1875]

I've always been reluctant about applying for the JET program, since I'm not really interested in teaching and, even though I've been living in the US for several years, I'm still not confident in my English. I've always thought they would prefer an actual American over a foreigner that can speak English like me. But after watching this video, I feel a bit more motivated. I'll definitely discuss this with my professor. Thanks a lot!

[@judewilsethsalinas7114]

As an English major right now, this might be what I need. Thanks for the tips Chris

[@stratimirthegreat]

Hey, How much money do they pay on average?? Or if you can't say specifically, is the money enough to pay the bills, as well as have enough for other stuff? like travelling on weekends, buying a car etc.. how well is it payed?

[@Jennifer-df6zu]

JET pays really well. Add in the fact that your apartment is subsidized on top of the fact that it's cheaper to live in rural areas than in the city, you'll have more than enough to eat, live, travel, save, etc. If you're not on JET, pay can range on average from 230,000-270,000 yen a month with no or little experience. It's a significant decrease from JET but still liveable.

[@rodyinjapan]

Jennifer Yang how much do JET PAY?

[@Jennifer-df6zu]

First year is something like 3.46 million yen, second year is around 3.6 million yen I believe. You can find the information on the JET website. Considering average pay is around 250,00 yen a month for teaching english, you can do the math to see what JET pays monthly for just ALT work.

[@Hugothester]

Hi ! I have a question for you, I wanted to apply for the JET program but in order to teach spanish (since I´m from Spain), is it possible or is it just for english speakers? Thanks! I love your channel, I was this summer in Japan learning japanese and it was awesome :D

[@fershuzarazua]

hugothester Have you gotten an answer? I' ve been wondering the very same thing.

[@nearki4188]

It's possible for a Spanish speaker, at least from what I can gather. Check on the embassy page of your country if it says anything about the JET programme. You'll be doing something else though, it has different requisites and it's a different job.

[@prime8nate]

The only native Spanish speakers I met in my three years on JET (near Tokyo) were in Japan on a special cultural visa (Peruvian/Bolivian guys who played Andean music for example), hostesses (the ladies I met were Colombian and Costa Rican), and Peruvian guys of Japanese ancestry who returned to work in Japan. Learning Spanish is purely done at university levels or adult education whereas JET is teaching is with younger kids. JET used to have a few coordinator type positions that required you to speak really fluent Japanese.

[@Natsu-td3zh]

When you say "You're here living in Japan, you've got in, and once you're in it's easier to find a new job in a field maybe you feel is more appropriate". . . what comes with that possibility? In other words, is it actually allowed to go to Japan and find another job there while you're on the Jet program? Even though you're already there as a teacher? Also, even if you did find another job, that doesn't really assure that you can stay in Japan longer and KEEP that job unless you get a work VISA for a certain long amount of time for the sake of your job, right? Are there companies that will and won't set that up for you? I don't know. I'm trying to find a way to live and work in Japan, but it's very hard to find a way in that will allow me to stay and live there comfortably. Attaining citizenship is extremely hard, so if I attempt that it should be after I've been there a while.

[@johnkellerman7292]

You have the same chicken pox scar on your forehead as I do. That makes us relatable and makes me like you and the work you do even more. Keep it up Pox brother.

[@CamachoNoah]

I'm rewatching this video as I struggle to write my statement of purpose for JET. As an English major I never would've imagined two pages would be SO stressful and difficult to write.

[@fullmetal1666]

1:32 wtf that made me burst out laughing

[@arthurthegreat216]

Hey, may I ask what degree do you have? Is this JET job paying well and is it full time and permanent? Does it grant you the right to stay in Japan for good?

[@AbroadinJapan]

Business and English!Full time - pays well and no after the contract if you have nothing lined up your contract will expire!

[@AbroadinJapan]

*visa - not contract

[@arthurthegreat216]

Cool, thanks.

[@tokwae2877]

@@AbroadinJapan Are you still teaching Chris? What did you go on to do after that first year? Is KZbin your fulltime gig.?

[@classicpotato3352]

@@tokwae2877 ???????????? His a content creator now

[@PatChatASMR]

What if your english isn't native?

[@kurodanny]

And how can you be so sure? O.O

[@hear-and-know]

Mistook this for another comment, nevermind. If you're an English teacher, having demonstrated proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS should be enough, no?

[@MaartenvanRossemLezingen]

Try teaching your own language, there's gotta be a class somewhere that teaches it.

[@irmat561]

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[@slein1055]

Maarten van Rossem Lezingen I doubt they teach Dutch anywhere

[@pawmmm1]

"It was like a magic!" Love it xd I have to to start using this

[@yanakatsukibenitez4799]

Going back in December to Great Japan and stay for ever!

[@mang0las]

Do your students know about your KZbin channel and watch the videos?

[@AbroadinJapan]

A handful, but some things are best kept secret

[@Selkie15]

"Oh, shit. Here we go, the escape I'm looking for!" "You need a degree." "Weeeeeell... Arse."

[@unknownname9494]

Jus find something you like, physics, computer stuff, law etc.

[@MCShvabo]

+Selkie15 There is still the way, I can explain it if you want, just tell me where you come from.

[@ewa690]

No you're wrong! Japan's not the only place where you can eat, sit, and get attack by a plastic hipple in a Japanese house. We do the same thing here in Hawaii. Lol

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha it's true! I stand corrected.

[@Yukalitlee]

Thank you Chris for deciding to become a KZbinr. You're an inspiration!

[@HonorarySaiyan]

This is my dream. I just want a humble life in Japan; a small apartment, enough money to be able to afford food, clothes (and all the other basic needs), to be able to travel and I want to do an awesome job at teaching so these kids have a better future.

[@Darkknight5x5]

It seems that the best bet for getting a job in Japan is teaching English. I hate myself for loving math and studying Software engineering at Uni. How difficult would it be for a foreigner to find a job in an Tech business or engineering in Japan?

[@AbroadinJapan]

It would be difficult unless you were already proficient in Japanese or had connections. My advice would be to find work as a teacher, learn Japanese here, save up money and network until you find work in the field you're really after mate

[@Darkknight5x5]

Abroadin Japan Thanks a lot. Since I'm a student, I still have time to learn the language proficiently and possibly teach even if it's just during the summers (if that is possible) or at least study abroad there.

[@H0A0B123]

Darkknight5x5 if you are a genius it should be easier to find a job .. sometimes a job find you ... but i don't know if it's like that in japan.

[@Darkknight5x5]

H well I wouldn't like to call myself a genius. I am a smart guy who's always been ahead other people in academics especially in mathematics, but not anywhere of being smart enough to be called a genius.

[@mrsantosjon]

Abroadin Japan I don't know if you will respond to me but, is it possible to get a teaching job even though you have a degree that falls under engineer? I'm a noob to this and still doing research.

[@bindycatt]

awesome, when I get my degree, I'll be sure to bring you a block of cheese

[@saigakiragami]

At this point I am very desperate to live in Japan that Im left with no choice but to consider teaching there. How can an average person be a teacher in a foreign school? How good dose your Japanese have to be...?

[@andrewdishington5941]

You’re a funny man, love it! You’re videos are awesome!

[@loveydoveydoll4]

Thanks for this video!!! I’m in 8th grade right now, and it’s been my dream to go to japan. I’ve wanted to try to teach in japan, but didn’t know where to start. This really helped me!!!

[@murfad]

no cheese no deal!

[@FluttershyVapes]

I'm 16 at the moment but I'm looking ahead to trying this when i'm 18 and out of high school. I hope to live the rest of my life in japan because it will give me the opportunity to live out of the USA without having problems.

[@housebuildy5708]

Noooooooo fluttershy I want to see u one day... Lol many , any way that's good that you want to move, The US has tons of problems anyway for drugs, ***, bad things violence, damb Obama care, gun shootouts, real grand theft auto, and more bad shit... But there's also aloft of good things.. Not to list

[@FluttershyVapes]

I'll be at bronycon this year

[@housebuildy5708]

Fluttershy :( I might not be able to see you... I don't have the money

[@FluttershyVapes]

That stinks i went last year as well maybe you will see me in 2015 when I'm 17

[@housebuildy5708]

Fluttershy ...have skype

[@minhdo3482]

"r u aware of us own defect?" I'm gonna use that to ask a girl out next time lol 👍😀👍😀👍😀👍😀

[@lilnate9206]

ありがとう！your videos give me the best perspective of japan and makes me want to go to visit/maybe even move and help those to learn English. Thank you for all of your info and help in learning this language and culture. You’re an awesome guy bro. 私はネサンです。

[@dannydarwin5175]

Very helpful. I got a mate who's gone through the jet program and currently living in sapporo. I'll be visiting July 2016 for about a month. Hope to see you then

[@soubiXcos]

and the moment you dont found your country in the list of the JET

[@manayeager1384]

Horror

[@NJ-wb1cz]

soubiXcos Time to eat cheese.

[@soubiXcos]

in japan? ; ) because i go to live to japan in one month : )

[@NJ-wb1cz]

soubiXcos I am very sorry, I didn't know.

[@subbas6561]

+soubiXcos I had a moment as well when I did not see my country on the list. Although I found some neighboring countries on the list, and was thinking about the possibility of maybe being able to go through one of their embassies (would have to get citizenship in said country for that though...). May I ask which way/how you got yourself allowance to live (and I presume also work?) there?

[@TheKnownPersona]

What degree do you have? Also I wouldn't mind you as the next James Bond actor xD

[@AbroadinJapan]

Business and English Language - and if they can accept a James Bond than can barely run up a flight of stairs, then I'd be an ideal candidate ;-)

[@Infinite_Omniverse]

What if one does not want to go there as a teacher? But something else?

[@TwistedDRIFT1]

+Yanna like a designer or an animator for example T___T

[@MCShvabo]

+Yanna He explained JET in this video, which is exclusive for ENglish teaching, if you want to work something else you can aply for working visa yourself (you mustn't even have a degree), they way it worked for me (couse I did not have a degree) is I got 30 days permit visa in which time if I found job I could go on full 3 years working visa, and if I did not I would had to return to my country, so basically you will have to apply to Japanese embassy yourself and ask for working visa, just be honest and direct on why you want to go and if you lieo ut realistic plans you will get visa , good luck :)

[@TwistedDRIFT1]

thanks for the info

[@MCShvabo]

TwistedDRIFT NO problem

[@EatingMoonRocks]

+MCShvabo So, after those 3 years, then what. Do you re-new your visa, or are you going to head back to your home country?

[@urfavblackguy]

Thanks for the video man i have want to go to Japan as a foreign exchange student and I was a bit nervous about all the paperwork and how it would be in Japan. Thanks to a couple of the videos you have made it makes me want to go even more

[@DustinNuttall]

I love their new Visa for us without a degree for specific fields, that's what I'm going to get.

[@AnimeMangazation]

Can I do anything if English is not my mother language?

[@AbroadinJapan]

YES

[@lalalillylulubooga]

Abroad in Japan like what?

[@hugebuffman3619]

@@lalalillylulubooga Like teaching english. Not being a native English speaker doesn't make you incapable of learning to speak it fluently.

[@bdawg2047]

What about if you want to bring someone?

[@bdawg2047]

+Louai Baydoun Lol. I can't even go. I'm still in high school :P

[@bdawg2047]

+Louai Baydoun OKAY THEN WE CAN GO XD

[@themarvelousdandy7463]

Is it possible to work in japan without a degree?

[@MCShvabo]

+themarvelousdandy THere is actualy a way, and if you want me to explain it to you just ask (and tell me were you come from =D)

[@themarvelousdandy7463]

yes what is the way do it im from the united states

[@MCShvabo]

themarvelousdandy Ok, so you being from U.S. is both disadvantage AND advantage, disadvantage because there are alot of people from U.S. that try to go to Japan but advantage is that your native language is English, JET (program Chris used) does require a degree but what you need to do is to apply for working visa trough embassy for yourself , now while you are waiting (and you will wait, you should send messages every 2-3 months to remind them, couse remeber, people with degrees still apply for this method too) try to learn Japanese, while it is not necessary, it will certanly give you an edge over others that don't, also finish TOEFL or something simllar to that, it will sort of compensate for collage or close to, also engage in every Japanese cultural thing that happens near you. Once you get called up for interview you will probably have to go to embassy yourself (you won't have to go to D.C. don't worry, they have like 15 offices arround U.S.) and in interview, my advice is to be NOT bullshit them, tell honest reason why you want to go to Japan, and if you give realistic plan of how you are going to live while in Japan you have great shot at getting working visa, that is what I did and way it came out for me I got a month long visa in which time I had to find job, and get 3 years visa, o leave country, luckly I found a job in 3 days.

[@jennydonelly8261]

Chris, I have wanted to go to Japan since I was 10 years old and thought about teaching but was afraid that I may be no good in teaching. Currently I am 16 and you just gave me a push so that I could do it. Thank you Hope you still look at the comments of a video you posted 4 years ago.

[@FlyingBirdHawk]

There are a lot of other programs as well but Interac and JET are the ALT programs where you are placed in public schools. There are other programs for other schools like conversational schools. Other great programs for conversational schools are GABA and Aeon