Arturia Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hello everyone... This is another one of those Personal Topics, where i would like some help with.. I am pretty serious about myself moving and living in Japan, and work as a Graphic designer/ Photographer.. Only problem i have is that i know little about how to go about it.. When i do and will move there, i need to have a job already...Kind of,,,xD Well i have tried looking online for types of places i can try and apply to work at, but i dont trust places i dont really know..Although i guess asking here, not many people will have the experience xD.. Well i guess the next thing would be what would you think the average monthly spendings in Yen do you think it will be...at the cheapest and probably a single room apartment style. Well another problem i just remembered there being was the Jlpt, which if i can recall are the tests to see how your Japanese is...unfortunetely dont have any tests in my Country..so i would probably take them in Japan when i go, Sorry if this seems a bit too personal, i just felt like it would be great if i can get some valuable tips and help from fellow Fuwanovelists xD.. Anyway, Any and all help would be greatly appreciated and when i do move their i can help spread the east culture to the west xD.. Just to remind you i am dead set on moving, even if it would take me years..i will go there and stay there.. Thank you and enjoy your day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutterz Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I can't really help you with anything, but I can wish you luck and post a cute pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturia Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks Flutzz. Well i kind of got the FLight costs and such already...although if i convert it into Yen it totals around 80,000 Yen for a one way flight..well in a way i can pay that even now maybe, but then i need to get the money for living expenses which i need a job for xD..Ill message if i get any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanleys Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I personally can't help you with this, but I am pretty sure that Meru either lives, or has recently lived in Japan, so your best bet would be to get in touch with her when you get the chance. Either way, I wish you luck in moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albedo Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If you want to live in Tokyo, have you considered looking at student dorms and such? Should be cheaper than an actual apartment, and there's plenty that don't make you have a roommate. Hell, in the one I stayed you didn't even need to be a student, there was a 30 years old guy (gaijin) who worked and lived there, no problems. Subway can get pretty expensive, though. And forget about having a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturia Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thank you..I will take a look, but im still unsure of how to go about searching for such a thing xD.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SieghartXx Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 As the others, I can't really help, as I'm quite ignorant of those kind of things (even if I want to go to Japan, I haven't even began to search for things like that, as I want to learn a bit of Japanese first xD). But I'm really interested in the topic, and I hope someone can lend you a hand >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturia Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thank you for moving the Topic and sorry for placing it in the wrong area.. Thanks for the help but ya, this isnt going to be easy and will take some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaguya Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thank you for moving the Topic and sorry for placing it in the wrong area.. Thanks for the help but ya, this isnt going to be easy and will take some time. You didn't place it in the wrong area. But since everyone was just wishing you good luck instead of actually discussing this, I moved it. I'm actually still conflicted about this and will probably move it back soon. To follow the trend.... Good luck! I know nothing about this, too, so I can't be really useful here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albedo Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thank you..I will take a look, but im still unsure of how to go about searching for such a thing xD.. Just google it, here's 3 results: http://www.sakura-house.com/en/?gclid=CM2jtITE97sCFSHNOgod0EoAzw Doesn't have quite a good reputation, though http://www.azalea-house.com/ This one is in Nerima, kinda far from the hot-spots (Roppongi if you like to party, Shinjuku, Shibuya and I'm guessing you're interested in Akihabara lol) but it's Tokyo, so there's gotta be a metro or JR station like 15/20 mins away. http://www.kif-org.com/dormitory/english.html Also, I don't know if it's a rumor or not, but they might not let you in if you only have a one-way ticket, especially if you go with a temporary visa status. So, if you are a native english speaker (and have some college/a B.A already) try looking around places like http://www.eslcafe.com/ for info, since ESL teacher is probably the easiest job to get if you want to live in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You might find the visa to be the biggest obstacle in your dream, you cannot stay and work in Japan without the proper one and for that you will most likely need the employer to get it for you, so you really need to have a job before you get there, which will not be easy. From what I know its kinda similar to working in the US, you need to be really lucky to get a working visa in the US and for most people its impossible (that's why they have so many illegal immigrants xD), Japan might not be that harsh but still it will be super hard and especially if you are not proficient in the language (because you will need to deal with tons of formalities). I know there are the agencies that can help you get a job but there you have to be careful to not get scammed. All and all it will be tons of work and if you really have that dream for a long time, you might be able to fulfill it, but maybe it is just a current dream that will get changed over time, I wouldn't say Japan is the best place to live and work in, because of some of their weird laws. It must be great to visit, I would love to go to Akihabara one day too but my plans to live and work there were gone after like a month of thinking about it xD Similar to like 10 years ago when I wanted so much to go to US and work there, that's how I got to know about lot of the immigration stuff, however soon I stopped seeing US as the dream country and got more realistic that I would most likely hate it there xD I would still love to visit like Las Vegas one day but not really live anywhere there xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturia Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hmm i see..Well i knew it wasnt going to be easy, and if teaching is really the only option to start out with, it was my original goal.. Well i guess i will still keep searching for other opportunities and get to know more Japanese over these next few months while i do Photography. Well any new information would still be great Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krill Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 luckily im a avid listener of the anime addicts anon podcast so i have heard there shows on just this topic heres links to the iondividual eps that may be somewhat helpfull. http://www.aaapodcast.com/archives/68930 http://www.aaapodcast.com/archives/69346 http://www.aaapodcast.com/archives/10112 http://www.aaapodcast.com/archives/9726 there are more but you can just look through there archives too find them if you need to also i hope you enjoy the podcast so far its my fave anime cast out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arturia Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks ill take a look..Just last night and today i have been thinking..and i think i will apply for a TEFL course so that i can try and go into teaching. The only downside and problem i see, is that most positions looking for english teachers, are looking for a University diploma or such degree.. Problem is that i couldn't finish my high school correctly so i don't think i can get into University easily.. I will wait a bit and hopefully complete my TEFL course and find a job that requires no University degree.. Thanks for the help all..I have decided on the job side and all thats left is to see how it goes xD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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