I am very interested in moving to Japan but I am still college, would it be possible to move there?

Question

I know basic Japanese, can read and write in romaji, and are going to college for a computer related degree. Only serious answers please...

Answer 1

You could probably go there now on a study abroad program, depending on your college. If your school doesn't offer a program, you could go privately via one of these:
http://www.studyabroad.com/japan.html

Once you are there, it will be easier to network with local businesses and companies about finding a job and arranging a visa post-college.

Alternatively, wait till you have graduated and join a work-related program like JET (teaching English):
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/

Teach English for a year (and possibly computer skills on the side), and use that time as an opportunity to secure a longer term position.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Basically you cannot get a job in Japan if you just graduated from college. It is possible to move to Japan, of course.
There are several universities in Japan in which you can attend and get a computer related degree. For example, Temple University Japan Campus, which is located in Tokyo.

http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/index.html

If you can afford the money, it isn't a bad idea thinking about getting into Temple university Japan campus. Because unlike other universities in Japan that you can apply for admission, it is ok if you cannot speak Japanese since all the clasess are conducted in English in the university.
Temple University, Japan Campus is the oldest and largest foreign university in Japan and it is the first educational institution in Japan to be officially recognized as a Foreign University.
I think you will have a good time in Tokyo.I reckon TOKYO is awesome city!! lol
I hope It will help you

Answer 3

You need a BA / BS degree to teach English. It won't be life time job. You need a work visa to work in Japan. And to get a work visa you need a solid job offer BEFORE you go there. Reading and writing in romaji will be of little value. There are many young Japanese looking for jobs. And unless you have a skill they don't have, there's little chance of being hired. You will also need to read, write, and speak Japanese at a native level. You can't even work at a KFC if you don't. Most Japanese don't speak English. Yes, it's "possible", but it won't be easy. Just stay on this page for a week. These questions are asked almost every day. Sorry.

Answer 4

I'm sure you could find a way. As a military child I spent more than half of my life in Japan (on the island of Okinawa and the Kanto plains - Tokyo). It is absolutely amazing here! Don't be afraid to try new food, ride the trains, or talk to the people in broken Japanese. I will admit, some Japanese people can be very rude but most are so helpful! I love it here and I will be sad to leave in two months to go to college in Florida. I hope you can make it to Japan there is so much to do and see here.

Answer 5

you could no longer in basic terms flow to Japan considering the fact which you sense like it. Their immigration gadget does not artwork that way. for almost all foreigners shifting to Japan, you will have the two artwork visa or a student visa. the student visa ought to be self explanatory, yet for a artwork visa a business enterprise in Japan ought to sponsor you for it. meaning you could desire to have already got a job in Japan, already arranged, until eventually now you get there. aside from entertainers, artists and specific different professions, you will have a college degree to acquire a artwork visa. That mentioned, the main in many circumstances arranged jobs for foreigners, extraordinarily English audio gadget, is that of English instructor. There are basically some positions obtainable outdoors of this. in case you spoke fluent jap and had an engineering or laptop degree, you could have another techniques. i understand very few people who basically "picked up" jap....its no longer that straightforward for English audio gadget. in case you have not at all been to Japan, you should flow and flow to for a week or so and spot what its like and spot in case you could desire to shelter it. high priced? relies upon on the place you're, yet normally confident.

Answer 6

You could move there, you have a few options for the visa:
you could get a student visa and continue your studies in Japan but you can not work.
you could finish your degree at your current college then get a sponsored visa (a company will employ you and sponsor your visa), this is valid for as long as your work contract and can be renewed as many times as you like.
depending what country you're from, you might be able to get a working holiday visa which allows you to work part-time in Japan, this visa is only valid for one year or 18months (depends on your country) and you have to have completed half of your degree.

I recommend finishing your degree at your current college and then getting a sponsored visa, the other options won't give you enough money to live there, and you have the option to stay as long as you like.

What kind of work do you want to do in Japan? If you want to teach English you don't really need to know any Japanese, but if you want to work in any other field you will need excellent Japanese speaking skills and you will need to be able to read and write (hiragana, katakana and kanji).

Answer 7

Here is something to think about. Working in Japan is just a step in your career. I was transferred to Japan by my company. I work in the technology sector, my specialty is/was software development and QA. I suggest to take a long term and big picture approach. There are better career opportunities for people who have 5-10 years experience in their specialty. Companies that do international business, across borders and oceans will need people who understand the nuts and bolts of the development process, to help manage their global strategy(s) for product development. That can be applied to all sectors, whether it be banking, investment or technology.
I suggest to get your BS and then look for a company that develops products for world wide sales, and has offices around the world. Get your experience, earn your stripes and then look for the opportunity to be transferred.
In terms of entry level and junior engineers, my company did not hire any raw talent and then send them overseas. New grads take time to develop and train. After some time in the trenches, you will be experienced enough to market your skills and look for that opportunity for the chance to work in Japan.

Answer 8

firstly, have you ever been there? because if not, at least visit for a few months before making such a big decision. think seriously about it. i'm half japanese, and i can't stand japan. i lived there for awhile.

be prepared to be stressed out all the time, have to deal with mind numbing and narrow minded bureaucracy in everyday life situations, be stared at and never quite treated with full respect, treated even with fear, because you're not japanese, especially at first if you can't speak fluently. there's much more to japan than its amazing technology, beautiful women, fantastic music/art and anime culture. it's a great place to live for an experience, a year maybe, but i wouldn't be so sure about setting your heart (and your plans) on moving there.

and, of course, it's going to be difficult to jump through the hoops, you could probably get work there and live on a work visa after you finish your degree and maybe get some experience in hand. but i'd say at least try a three month holiday living as a local and see how you feel first. then maybe try to get work there doing computer stuff, and if you love it, take it from there.

Answer 9

Getting a visa to work or reside in apan is not easy. other answerer had some good ideas. you could start now to research this and start preparing. Go to 1st website below to start learning the requirements. 2nd website is a Yahoo group for ex-pats in japan. You could join and correspond with people who have done what you want to do.

Answer 10

I think it might be a bit tough for you to find a job in japan. I'm not sure if you can get through the interview. But, i'm ssure you can make it if you try hard enough.