How hard is it to become a part of the ship crew in Japan?

[hitotsz]

By that I mean deckhand. I think I heard Korean 3rd mates can work on Japanese ships, so I was wondering what about American deckhands. I am not a deckhand yet but I thought it was a good job.

[GoNative]

Not entirely sure but I would think damned near impossible.

[Nyororin]

You would have to *legally be in Japan*

Do something about that first.