best way to move to japan??

Question

Its my dream to move to japan, i am currently studying the language in virtually every waking moment i have... how can i move there? like im from canada rite, and i need to know ;
is there some kind of immigration test you have to take?
is it easy to find a good job there that can turn into a career?
any other info would b great too, thanks!

wats a consulate

Answer 1

check with the consulate

Answer 2

In relation to the second part of your question, a consulate is the part of the embassy that specializes in questions of immigration. For example, providing information about the entry requirements of going to the country/ issuing visas. Often a consulate is in a different building to the embassy or in a different city. Depending on the country, sometimes there is more than one consulate. Therefore, if you want to find a Japanese consulate in Canada run an Internet search on Japanese consulate Canada and you will be able to find the one that is closest to your city.

From your question it seems that you're in fascinated by Japan. I would caution against seeing any country through 'rose colored spectacles'. You risk arriving in Japan and going into 'culture shock' when you find out what its really like. Some things are great and some things are not so good - especially for a foreign worker. I think it would help you plan your future to look closely at the topic of being a foreigner and working in Japan. These links can help you build a balanced view and should save you some disappointment later on.

http://www.debito.org/residentspage.html
http://www.migrationinformation.org/Profiles/display.cfm?ID=487
http://www.japanfocus.org/products/details/2519
http://www.japaninc.com/article.php?articleID=1324
http://www.jpri.org/publications/workingpapers/wp88.html
http://www.hri.ca/Tribune/viewArticle.asp?ID=2581

Answer 3

Best way to move there is to marry a native Japanese. No kidding. Jobs are NOT easy to find. You need a 4 year degree just to teach English. And that won't be a life time job. You must know this exact question is asked almost 7 days a week here. You need a work visa to move to Japan. And to get a work visa you need a solid job offer before you even set foot there. Unless you have a special skill a Japanese does'nt have, you chances are slim to none. For most jobs you would need to read, write and speak Japanese as well, if not better than a native Japanese. And bear in mind jobs will always go to a Japanese first. Accept for back breaking factory jobs no one else wants. No "test" will get you into Japan.

Answer 4

Japan's immigration policy is very different from Canadian or American's.

I immigrated to Canada after I participated the Working Holiday Program.
I don't know your age if you are under 30 I recommend this program.
Here is the info for getting Japanese Working Holiday Visa.
This is a government web site.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/programme.html#3
The Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers web page.
http://www.jawhm.or.jp/eng/index.html


I heard this story from my Mother.
The city where she lives is getting "the Brazilian town", many Brazilians have been moving into the area.
My parents are renting out one of their house and My mom manages small apartment.
Now, all residents are Brazilians. (wasn't before)
And they told my mom if they work at Manufacture for 3 years they can change visa status to a permanent resident status.
Because of manufacture worker shortage in Japan.
My Mom said most of Brazilians can't speak Japanese, so my Mom is teaching Japanese for free.
She said not just Brazilians come to Japan for manufacturing job but also lots of Chinese, too.
What they do is just simple assembly job, no skills are needed.
O.K asked my Mother more about the factory worker.
They work 12hours a day and 6days a week.
They make about 30man en a month.

Answer 5

You are Canadian so you are eligible for a working holiday visa. With a working holiday visa you won't have to worry about a job offer before you go, and you can do any type of work you like for 18 months without needing a degree. You don't need cash for the financial requirement, a line of credit will do. Americans aren't eligible because the US won't let Japanese do working holiday there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_holiday