ME !!

There are several ways, you can either be a "正社員" or a ”契約社員" . I opted for the latter.

i have a home based busniess. its like network marketing sort of. i dont work for anyone but for myself ^^.. and that what kept me going....

Intern
 

I intern at Tokyo Weekender.:)
I edit, design and do research.

I spent my holiday teaching English in a town called Koga in Ibaraki. I worked for an independent eikaiwa school rather than as an ALT. It meant a lot more one-to-one contact with students of all ages, and it was a great way to get to know the people I was teaching. I loved it.

ditto, except still doing it, and instead of "work for" it's "own"

I love the conversations I have with the huge variety of students that come in, and as I get to know them better seeing the contrasts in general ways of thinking

My I ask how old you are, RealJames, out of curiosities sake?

And anyone else who wants to add their age to their job, if they want :)

Was it difficult to start your own business there? What kind of requirements were in place for you to start a business that allow you to stay there?