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Chichi
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Kissimmee, Florida
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Are there any non teaching jobs In Japan
I am a student and I am thinking to get a job in Japan that is non teaching maybe as a photographer #photography #teaching #career
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Christina Wong
Virtual Assistant | Living locally, globally minded citizen 🌎
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San Francisco, California
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Hi/Konichiha Chichi!
So glad you asked your question. I love Japan and have many colleges and friends who either teach and/or work in Japanese related businesses (education, import/export, travel, etc).
I agree that teaching English in Japan is probably the best way for English language folk to land a job in Japan. Being a non-Japanese speaker does make it to some degree difficult in getting employed, however there are options. Considering you're a student, the best is probably: https://jetprogramusa.org/positions/
I actually knew a few friends/ classmates who went to Japan not knowing any Japanese but they taught English (at the end of the program they improved their Japanese greatly!)
Other options:
-Working at a hostel (where your language skills can be put to good use)
-Helping with travel companies and blogs (good idea for your photography skills!)
-Workaway, aupair programs, wwoofing, https://www.workaway.info/ https://wwoof.net/ (has a variety of options, make sure to check for post-covid updates)
Good Luck/ Ganbare!
Christina
Try checking out virtual study abroad options! (https://www.aeastudyabroad.com/virtualexperiences/)
Consider visiting your local Japanese Embassy for updates about Tokyo Olympics opportunities (or in general for career advice)
So glad you asked your question. I love Japan and have many colleges and friends who either teach and/or work in Japanese related businesses (education, import/export, travel, etc).
I agree that teaching English in Japan is probably the best way for English language folk to land a job in Japan. Being a non-Japanese speaker does make it to some degree difficult in getting employed, however there are options. Considering you're a student, the best is probably: https://jetprogramusa.org/positions/
I actually knew a few friends/ classmates who went to Japan not knowing any Japanese but they taught English (at the end of the program they improved their Japanese greatly!)
Other options:
-Working at a hostel (where your language skills can be put to good use)
-Helping with travel companies and blogs (good idea for your photography skills!)
-Workaway, aupair programs, wwoofing, https://www.workaway.info/ https://wwoof.net/ (has a variety of options, make sure to check for post-covid updates)
Good Luck/ Ganbare!
Christina
Christina recommends the following next steps:
Akihiko Takahashi
Quality Engineering
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Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
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Akihiko’s Answer
Hi,
Generally speaking, Japanese communication skill is essential for a job directly dealing with others, i.e. clients. However, without sticking this too much, I believe there are opportunities. Freelance of specific area, like photographer, is indeed one of them. Of course, Japanese language skill is clear advantage for getting wide range of clients among a lot of competitors.
Expat assignment in a global company is one of the opportunity to work in Japan. Some of job functions don't always require fluent Japanese language skill. There is a chance to obtain Japanese language skill as well as to learn business culture (though it has been getting global standard now a days) through the job. It would enable to expand next opportunities.
Lastly, I heard some Japanese private companies are increasing hiring rate of non Japanese employee. This happens in various industries along globalization, and possibly increase the options in future.
Hope this could be a clue. Good luck -
Generally speaking, Japanese communication skill is essential for a job directly dealing with others, i.e. clients. However, without sticking this too much, I believe there are opportunities. Freelance of specific area, like photographer, is indeed one of them. Of course, Japanese language skill is clear advantage for getting wide range of clients among a lot of competitors.
Expat assignment in a global company is one of the opportunity to work in Japan. Some of job functions don't always require fluent Japanese language skill. There is a chance to obtain Japanese language skill as well as to learn business culture (though it has been getting global standard now a days) through the job. It would enable to expand next opportunities.
Lastly, I heard some Japanese private companies are increasing hiring rate of non Japanese employee. This happens in various industries along globalization, and possibly increase the options in future.
Hope this could be a clue. Good luck -
Patricia Woon-Fat
HR Manager
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Patricia’s Answer
While it is not impossible to find other jobs aside from Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in Japan, the reality is the possibilities are quite limited unless you are able to speak Japanese as most Japanese people are not fluent in English. I would suggest getting in touch with the Japanese Embassy to find out what jobs would be available for you based on your skill set. As well, they direct you to some helpful websites and other resources.
Thanks for the information but I do speak beginners level of Japanese, I will call the embassy
Chichi