Can a American that can not speak Japanese get a job in Osaka Japan?

Answer 1

If you have a university degree, then you can teach English.

I have taught English for almost 3 years. When I first movied to Japan, I didn't speak a word of Japanese. English teaching jobs are all over the place and and in high demand.

Answer 2

It depends on what type of job you are looking at and what qualifications you already have, and what the company in mind is looking for. Do some research online to see what the qualifications are.

if it is a company that has offices in the US that you're already a part of, then I don't see why not.

You don't need to speak Japanese to get by in Osaka (although it helps) nor do you need to speak Japanese to be an english teacher (you just need to have a post-secondary education for the decent schools). I had a job in Japan without speaking anything above basic Japanese.

Japanese isn't that hard to learn either and most communities offer Japanese lessons once you're in Japan (if you live in a major US city they might have lessons there as well). Try Pimsleurs learn Japanese CDs which are easy to follow and useful if you want to pick up handy phrases.

Answer 3

As others have said, you CAN get a job as an ESL teacher in japan with no japanese speaking ability. It is not necessary to learn their language to find employment in japan. Teaching jobs are abundant because people (such as myself) are always leaving!

But living & working in japan is difficult. Most foreigners do NOT like it here and thus leave after 6 months - 3 years.

Answer 4

you do no longer choose a school education to instruct english in Japan. i'm a militia spouse shifting to japan quickly & i'm additionally finding for a activity available. In my activity seek i found which you will take a 60 hr. type to develop into qualified to instruct english in japan. the class is presented at maximum universities.

Answer 5

Probably not. I’m not Japanese nor from Japan (my uncle was stationed in Okinawa) but I’ve read that they have a high unemployment there currently at 4.1%. Many of them I saw on TV want to immigrate out of Japan.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22high+unemployment+in+Japan%22&btnG=Google+Search
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Japan#Labor_Force
If there’s a job available, it’s probably for a Japanese citizen unless if you're a Japanese American/Brazilian wanting to go back to his grandparents' homeland or a foreign business entrepreneur wanting to do business in Japan and hire Japanese people.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/economy/japan/invest/index.html

Answer 6

Yes, easily as a teacher, but if you don't like that your only other options will be bar host or hostess (a crappy job unless you like being oogled and fondled and get lewd comments thrown at you continually - though it is good money) or in entertainment, most likely modelling or doing ads. It's tough to get into, though, there a few websites that can help you out.

Answer 7

Only if you have a special skill a Japanese does'nt have. But you can teach English if you have a BA / BS degree. Pay is about 250,000 yen a month...

Answer 8

yes, english teacher is one of answers.
i heard that an australian came to japan and got a job as an english teacher.
he said that a school pays for his apartment which costs 280,000yen($2,400) per month. more on that he gets nice salary.
i wish i could be an american.... lol

Answer 9

Probably, Japanese are required to learn English in elementry school. Look particularly at tourist or multinational business.

Answer 10

I highly doubt it. It's always better to have fluency in the language.
I suppose you can get "a job" but not "the job".
If you want to teach English then I'm sure you'll be able to find a job. Other than that, I don't think there is much if you can't speak Japanese.
Same as the US.
If you can't speak English then you're stuck washing dishes.