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what do i need it move to japan - 04-04-2009, 05:54 AM

hey i want to move and live in japan for about five years after school but how?
because i love japan and the way of life there but still the language barrier is too much for me to live there forever (i do plan on learning a lot of Japanese but still i went there for two week and i was soooo happy to hear English wen i got back


i mean like the document stuff do i need a visa ?or green card ? if so how do ? are there any requirements?do i need to become a citizen ? and i am only 15 and in high school so this is a long way off
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hey i want to move and live in japan for about five years after school but how?
because i love japan and the way of life there but still the language barrier is too much for me to live there forever (i do plan on learning a lot of Japanese but still i went there for two week and i was soooo happy to hear English wen i got back


i mean like the document stuff do i need a visa ?or green card ? if so how do ? are there any requirements?do i need to become a citizen ? and i am only 15 and in high school so this is a long way off
Method 1 Step-by-Step

1. Go to college
2. Get a degree in Teaching/English/Etc.
3. Apply online to a English teaching school in Japan.
4. If you get hired, they'll provide all the other crap.

Method 2 Step-by-Step:

1. Find a Japanese girl
2. Marry her
3. Get a spouse visa
4. Move to Japan and get a minimum wage-paying job.
5. Happily every after.


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04-04-2009, 11:38 AM

Method 3

1. Grow up a.k.a Get a life.
2. Learn as much as you can about Japan.
3. Get a college degree.
4. After getting a degree ask yourself do you still want to live in Japan.

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04-04-2009, 11:52 AM

Do you know any people in Japan? From Japan or anything?
They may help there. But if you plan to live there, find types of jobs there. What they offer people in your situation. Get the pre-requirements and then see how you go.

It may look hard from the outside looking in but looking from the inside out its not as hard
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04-08-2009, 01:34 AM

If you want a work visa for Japan you NEED a bachelor's degree.
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04-08-2009, 02:10 AM

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Method 1 Step-by-Step

1. Go to college
2. Get a degree in Teaching/English/Etc.
3. Apply online to a English teaching school in Japan.
4. If you get hired, they'll provide all the other crap.

Method 2 Step-by-Step:

1. Find a Japanese girl
2. Marry her
3. Get a spouse visa
4. Move to Japan and get a minimum wage-paying job.
5. Happily every after.
LOL method 2 is funny
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04-08-2009, 02:44 AM

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LOL method 2 is funny

Method 2 is the easiest, believe it or not.
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Method 2 is the easiest, believe it or not.
Out of all the ways I have seen so far, it is the easiest. It's so dang hard to get a job in Japan. (if you're American, that is.)


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04-08-2009, 10:28 AM

If you would only like to live in Japan for a short time, then your best bet may be to join a Japanese school. That will help you learn the language and the language school will take care of applying for your visa and usually will help you with living arrangements. Attending a language school also doesn't require that you have a college degree. It is important to realize that you will be in class 5 days a week, but it will certainly help your Japanese.

As far as getting a job, a college degree is a must. Also, if you would like to do something other than teach English then you will want to gain skills in Japanese.

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04-17-2009, 03:15 AM

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because i love japan and the way of life there but still the language barrier is too much for me to live there forever (i do plan on learning a lot of Japanese but still i went there for two week and i was soooo happy to hear English wen i got back
Something to think about: if you were soooo happy to hear English when you got back after two weeks, are you sure you want to live in Japan for 5 years?

Anyway, you still have plenty of time so if you really want to live (and that probably also means work) in Japan you need to start learning Japanese now. If you're serious about living in Japan you'll be prepared to put in the work. If you're not prepared to put in the work, then a dream is all it will ever be.
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