Passport To Working In Japan

Dreaming about living and working in Japan but not sure how to make it a reality? Just got a job in Japan and want to get prepared for the next step in your career? Passport to Working in Japan will give you the insights, knowledge, and resources you need to succeed in the Land of the Rising Sun! Based on the author's personal journey from the United States to Tokyo as well as insights from dozens of current Japan-based expats, you can learn how to succeed in Japan from people who have actually done it. From finding a job to becoming comfortable with the Japanese language and work culture, Passport to Working in Japan covers all the topics you need to know in order to begin the next exciting chapter of your career. Whether you are a student, recent graduate, experienced professional, or senior executive - if you want to live and work in Japan, this is the book for you! Topics Covered in this BookGetting a Job in JapanRegardless of where you are in your career, this book will provide you with the necessary advice, tips, and resources for you to find your ideal full-time job, part-time job, teaching position, or internship in Japan! Understanding Japanese Business CultureJapanese business practices are likely to be quite different from what you are used to in your home country. Discover how to excel within the Japanese office environment so that you will be best prepared to succeed in your new position! Learning JapaneseJapanese is one of the most difficult languages for English speakers to learn. Find out about the best tools, textbooks, study methods, practice partners, immersion programs, and proficiency tests to quickly improve your fluency in Japanese! Living in TokyoAs a foreigner, you will have the highest chance of finding work in Tokyo, so it is important for you to get acquainted with your new home. Discover the best areas to live in town, how to make local and expat friends, and what you need to do when you move to and leave Japan! ... And Much MoreAdditional topics covered include: Applying for Japanese Visas Starting a Company in Japan Finding Apartments Speaking Business Japanese Attending the Boston Career Forum Working with Recruiters in Japan Teaching English in the JET Programme Negotiating Work Contracts Learn More at Expat EmpireRead more about Passport to Working in Japan, download the first chapter of the book for free, and listen to podcasts, read blogs, and more from real expats around the world at expatempire.com!

This updated guide offers a fresh, interactive approach to doing business in Japan by presenting practical tips in an easy-to-read format. It goes beyond the logistical details of meetings, courtesy, and protocol to uncover the thought processes and cultural values behind the behaviors and situations readers may encounter—especially those that are changing as Japan’s “blue suit” corporate culture gives way to a younger, laid-back, and more Internet-savvy workforce. Throughout the guide, readers are encouraged to take the long view to develop lasting successes. Indispensable for newcomers and veterans alike. Sue Shinomiya (Portland, OR) and Brian Szepkouski (New York City area) are consultants with extensive experience working in Japan.

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on: (1) the United States' review process for issuing E- and L-visas to aliens entering the country for business purposes; (2) Japan's visa system; and (3) characteristics of Japanese who obtained E- and L-visas from the United States. GAO found that the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S. Consulate in Osaka: (1) issued about 9,700 E-visas and 4,000 L-visas to Japanese citizens in fiscal year 1986; (2) had wide latitude in deciding whether to issue visas; (3) refused very few Japanese business visa applications; and (4) in approving visas, relied on information applicants and their companies provided. GAO also found that: (1) the Department of State attempts to maintain flexibility in its visa approval process by specifying factors for consideration, but not their relative weight or emphasis; and (2) of 265 Japanese E- and L-visa holders it studied, most were executives or supervisors with over 10 years of company experience, had annual salaries of over $49,997, and were college graduates. In addition, GAO found that Japan: (1) averaged about 6,390 posting and working visas in the United States; (2) took between several days to several months for its review process; and (3) required companies to meet a minimum gross sale or investment amount for their employees to qualify for visas.

Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Dream of Living in Japan? It's time to turn that dream into a reality! This book contains almost everything you need to know in order to move to Japan and earn a living. This is the book I wished had been around back when I was in your shoes. Now after having lived in Japan for 10 years, I've used my knowledge and experience to help those looking to follow their dreams and move here. In This Book You'll Find Info on. . . Coming to Japan as a student Finding a job from either abroad or from within Japan Interview tips and a resume sample Getting a cell phone, a driver's license and opening a bank account Finding both short-term and long-term accommodation Different visa categories and which jobs each one allows you to do All sorts of work opportunities outside of the ESL industry How and why you should learn the language Fundamental concepts of Japanese culture And much more! The book can also help those of you who are already in Japan but are looking to change careers or rent an apartment for the first time. Download Your Copy Today!