How to find a job in Japan

Japan is a very safe and secure country with delicious food and many tourist attractions.

There are many foreigners who come to Japan for tourism purposes and find Japan so fascinating that they decide to stay permanently in Japan.

The question that many foreigners who love Japan think to themselves is, “How can I work in Japan?

There are several ways to work in Japan, but in this article we will give you three recommended ways to work in Japan.

 

How to Work in Japan

 

First, consult with an agent who has a real connection to Japan.

There are many different agents in your country.

It is very difficult to apply for a visa and search for a school by yourself, so leave it to the professionals.

Of course, it costs money, but if this is your first visit to Japan, you should use an agent.

We will give you three agents that we hope you will use.

 

①Agents who introduce Japanese language shcools in Japan

②Agents who can help you obtain a working holiday visa

③A job change agent that introduces you to a wide range of jobs in Japan.

 

I will explain each one in detail.

①Agents who introduce Japanese language schools in Japan

There are Japanese language schools in your country, aren’t there?

Among them, there should be agents who are affiliated with Japanese language schools in Japan.

From there, they can introduce you to high-level Japanese language schools in Japan.

It is very difficult to find a Japanese language school by yourself.

It is necessary to visit the school’s website to gather information about the classes offered, or to contact the school directly by e-mail.

However, the schools introduced to you by agents are of a somewhat higher level, and there are a number of places of employment available.

Let’s learn Japanese while simultaneously learning Japanese language and job hunting activities.

While in school, students can earn money while working part-time.

You can also become a full-time employee if you like the company you work for part-time and want to keep working there.

At Japanese language schools, career guidance teachers will introduce you to jobs and help you practice interview skills.

 

Recommendation
This is ideal way for foreign nationals who have obtained JLPT N1 and want to work in a good company.

 

② Agents who can help you obtain a working holiday visa

You should contact an agent who can help you obtain a working holiday visa to Japan and come to Japan.

The “Working-Holiday” program allows you to work part-time for one year, so you can earn enough money to pay for your stay in Japan while learning Japanese by working for a Japanese company.

If you can speak Japanese well and work hard, you may be able to get a work visa from the company where you work part-time.

Since the duration of stay for a working holiday is one year, you can stay in Japan longer if you can switch to a working visa before your visa expires, or switch to a college student visa and enroll in a Japanese language school.

It is best to enroll in a Japanese language school after your work holiday to learn Japanese, and then have the school introduce you to a job.

 

Recommendation
This is the perfect opportunity for those who would like to work in a variety of different jobs at a variety of different Japanese companies.

 

③ Job change agents who can introduce you to a wide range of jobs in Japan.

There are job change agents in your country who can introduce you to a wide range of jobs in Japan.

Ask him or her to introduce you to their work.

Please note that even if you contact a recruitment agency in Japan, they will not be able to introduce you to jobs for people who live overseas.

The recruitment agency in your country has tie-ups with a few companies in Japan, so even if you are not located in Japan, they can introduce you to jobs at their partner companies.

They will also help you prepare your application documents in Japanese and give you practice interviews.

If you use a job change agent, you can work in Japan without having to attend a Japanese language school.

Of course, N2 level Japanese is required.

 

Advantages & disadvantages of each

 

So far, we have explained the three agents.

From this point on, we will convey the advantages and disadvantages of each.

You should choose an agent that suits you and your needs.

 

①Agents who introduce Japanese language schools in Japan
【Attend Japanese language school and find employment from there】

〇 You can improve your Japanese and obtain N2, which is very advantageous for job-hunting.

× Few jobs are introduced by the school.

 

By attending a Japanese language school, you will be able to improve not only your conversational skills but also your writing skills, so that you can prepare your own application documents.

You can also practice interview skills with your teacher.

However, since only a few jobs are referred by the school, it is necessary to search for a job while also using job search sites.

If you have work experience in your home country and can speak Japanese to a certain extent (N3 level), you should not attend a Japanese language school and let a job search agent introduce you to a new job.

This is because companies are looking to hire people who are ready to work immediately.

While attending school, you are not working, so you have a blank period of time.

It is not recommended that you stay blank for a long period of time, as your skills will drop off.

Obtain your N2 before coming to Japan.

 

②Agents who can help you obtain a working holiday visa
【Using a Working Holiday to Find a Job】

〇 You can experience a variety of different jobs, so you can find the job you want to do.

× If you are over 30 years old, you cannot use the working holiday, and the duration of stay is only one year.

 

If you have a working holiday visa, you can do a variety of part-time jobs.

In addition, since Japanese is used in a practical, hands-on manner, the level of Japanese language proficiency will be higher than that of attending a Japanese language school.

You will be able to work as a full-time employee at the company where you work part-time in the future, and you can switch to a work-study visa.

Although you will be able to improve your Japanese level by working, it is recommended that you study Japanese to some extent before coming to Japan.

This is because if you can speak Japanese in Japanese, you will be able to take on jobs that require a lot of talking to Japanese people, such as hotel receptionists and salespeople.

Conversely, if you cannot speak Japanese, you can only do jobs such as housekeeping or convenience stores where you do not have to talk to Japanese people very much.

 

③Job change agents who can introduce you to a wide range of jobs in Japan.
【Use a change of employment agent】

〇 They will take care of everything from application to arranging the date of joining the company on your behalf.

× You need to have a certain level of Japanese to be introduced to jobs.

 

Recommended for foreigners who have never written a resume in Japanese before.

The agent will prepare the application materials on your behalf.

However, the disadvantage is that there are not many job openings for foreigners living abroad to choose from, since there are not many Japanese companies that hire foreigners for their positions.

If you use a job change agent, you can obtain a work visa and work in Japan without going to a Japanese language school or using a work holiday visa.

However, the hurdle to receiving a job offer is high, so if your skills are high and your Japanese language level is N2 or above, we recommend using the agency.

 

Which one is the best?

 

We recommend an agent who can introduce you to Japanese language schools in Japan.

This is because they can introduce you to a Japanese language school with a high job placement rate.

It is also recommended to switch to a working holiday visa before graduating from a Japanese language school.

Better to come to Japan on a working holiday visa and study Japanese while working part-time, aiming for N2.

After one year, you can enter a Japanese language school with a student visa and obtain N1.

Or, if you find a job that you like, do not change your visa status to a college student visa, but work hard there and get a work visa.

There are many ways to work in Japan, so please do your own research.

Then, please ask local agents and find a method that suits you best.