{"id":172816,"date":"2025-03-05T10:44:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T01:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/?page_id=172816"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:50:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:50:45","slug":"working-in-japan-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/working-in-japan-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Working in Japan for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"172816\" class=\"elementor elementor-172816\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2684c607 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2684c607\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-582fd6e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"582fd6e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e5bad4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68e5bad4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5faec1d1 elementor-laptop-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"5faec1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2671a298 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2671a298\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working in Japan for International Students: Part-Time Jobs and Career Opportunities<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26f790cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"26f790cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c39b43b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c39b43b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"subtitle\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many international students studying in Japan pursue work opportunities, including part-time work during their studies and full-time careers after graduation. This article provides essential information on working in Japan for international students, including eligibility, finding part-time employment, visa requirements, and salary considerations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329c51a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"329c51a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-465057e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"465057e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-172949\" alt=\"Comprehensive Guide to Working in Japan for International Students.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622af284 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"622af284\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1415320e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1415320e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c6e24a4 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c6e24a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709d341 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"709d341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This guide will help you navigate part-time jobs and post-graduation work options in Japan.<\/p><p>In this article, you will discover:<\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How part-time employment can supplement your living expenses and tuition fees while <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\"><strong>studying abroad in Japan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">To avoid financial difficulties, you should budget your earnings wisely.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You can explore opportunities to apply for work visas and remain in Japan after graduation.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Effective job search strategies, such as networking and attending job fairs, can assist you in finding full-time employment.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Common career paths after completing your <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/study-abroad-programs-in-japan\/\"><strong>Japan study abroad program<\/strong><\/a> include language teaching, programming, design, and translation.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3286db7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3286db7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Continue reading to ensure you don&#8217;t miss this important information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c227e e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84c227e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2065b124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2065b124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part-time employment on student visa<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70439fb4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70439fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working Conditions and Eligibility for Part-Time Employment for International Students on Student Visas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e507b6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e507b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>International students in Japan can <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/getting-a-part-time-work-permit-in-japan\/\"><strong>work part-time while pursuing their studies<\/strong><\/a>, if they meet specific eligibility requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa94ef1 section-container elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa94ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Many-Hours-Can-Intenrational-Students-Work-in-Japan-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-172856\" alt=\"International students on a student visa can work part-time for 28 hours per week.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Many-Hours-Can-Intenrational-Students-Work-in-Japan-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Many-Hours-Can-Intenrational-Students-Work-in-Japan-1-300x236.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Many-Hours-Can-Intenrational-Students-Work-in-Japan-1-768x603.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffbe292 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ffbe292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your student visa allows you to work up to 28 hours per week during academic terms. Up to 40 hours per week during extended school breaks.<\/p><p>This flexibility supports you financially, provides valuable work experience, and improves your Japanese language skills.<\/p><p>You can explore part-time jobs in areas such as:<\/p><ul><li>Teaching<\/li><li>Hospitality<\/li><li>Restaurants<\/li><li>Tutoring<\/li><li>Translations<\/li><li>Retail<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a713a4 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"5a713a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStudying should remain your top priority. Ignoring visa regulations, such as exceeding work hours, can put your residency status at risk. Always follow the rules to protect your stay in Japan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe17230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fe17230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74ddaaad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74ddaaad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the other restrictions on working part-time with a Japanese student visa?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c2dc456 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c2dc456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Working conditions in Japan for international students are designed to balance work and study effectively. International students cannot work in adult industries, such as:<\/p><ul><li>Bars (restaurants which serve alcohol can be okay)<\/li><li>Hostess bars or host clubs<\/li><li>Video game arcades<\/li><li>Pachinko parlors<\/li><li>Love hotels<\/li><li>Adult goods or video stores<\/li><li>Massage parlors<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcbbe07 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcbbe07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Disobeying these regulations can result in immediate deportation or a substantial fine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9b57e7 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f9b57e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstanding these guidelines and planning effectively will help you make the most of your time in Japan while complying with Japanese student visa regulations.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07534b4 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-167863 elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"07534b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b4c19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61b4c19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can you do freelance work in Japan while studying on a student visa?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212b171 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"212b171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can do freelance work in Japan while on a student visa!<\/p><ul><li>Freelancing or remote work is allowed with a Japanese student visa, if it does not exceed 28 hours per week or interfere with your studies.<\/li><li>For clients outside of Japan, it is important to confirm what is allowed with your embassy and understand your tax obligations in your home country and Japan.<\/li><li>When working with clients in Japan, you must file an annual tax return and may need assistance with the process if you are not fluent in Japanese.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07702ae elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07702ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tax regulations vary based on the duration of your residence in Japan and any tax treaties between Japan and your home country, so consulting with a qualified accountant or lawyer is strongly recommended.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ab55f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9ab55f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Watch: A student story about working and studying in Japan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881cdf9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"881cdf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you ever wondered what it&#8217;s like to work and study in Japan? Watch Andrea, an Italian student at the Intercultural Institute of Japan, as he juggles his studies with a part-time chef job at Pascucci. Get a glimpse into his daily life, workload, and how he landed the job. This could be you if you decide to study with us in Japan!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19e524b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"19e524b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=jV6lZZqYs3s&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d0c791 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12d0c791\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e555aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e555aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applying for a work permit<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720529c6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"720529c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Apply for a Part-Time Work Permit in Japan and What are the Requirements?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8dbffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8dbffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you are aware of the ability to work in Japan with a student visa and its limitations, how do you apply for a part-time work permit?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aed6b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aed6b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Applying at the airport<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d248abf elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d248abf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve just arrived in Japan with a student visa, you can apply for a Japanese part-time work permit at any major airport by presenting the completed form called \u201c<strong>Application for Permission to Engage in Activity Other than that Permitted Under the Status of Residence Previously Granted<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df60cd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df60cd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/writing-part-time-work-permit-in-Japan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-164847\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/writing-part-time-work-permit-in-Japan.jpg 798w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/writing-part-time-work-permit-in-Japan-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/writing-part-time-work-permit-in-Japan-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A student filling out the form for work permit in Japan.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d5330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2d5330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Applying at the Immigration Office<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c40e4f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c40e4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After arriving in japan, take the completed form to your local immigration office. This can take longer to process depending on how busy the immigration office is.<\/p><p>It is recommended that you apply for the work permit at the airport upon arrival, even if you are unsure whether you intend to work.<\/p><p>Go! Go! Nihon students will be provided with the form to complete and present to immigration when their passports are checked upon arrival.&#8221;<\/p><p>Once the application is processed, you will receive your Residence Card (Zairyu Card) and a stamp in your passport, which grants permission to work part-time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41388c20 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41388c20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7664e38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7664e38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to find part-time work<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-458d4279 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"458d4279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where Can International Students Find Part-Time Work in Japan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02fa113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02fa113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-foreign-student-filling-out-work-permit-application-form.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-172920\" alt=\"A foreign student filling a form to apply for a part-time work in Japan while studying.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-foreign-student-filling-out-work-permit-application-form.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-foreign-student-filling-out-work-permit-application-form-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-foreign-student-filling-out-work-permit-application-form-768x363.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A foreign student filling a form to apply for a part-time work in Japan while studying.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6f1999 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d6f1999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You have several ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/find-jobs-in-japan\/\"><strong>find a part-time job opportunities in Japan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>These methods, ranging from online resources to community support, can assist students in securing part-time work and preparing for future careers.<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ggnjobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs in Japan Facebook Page<\/a>:<\/strong> A dedicated page featuring job opportunities, including teaching English, retail roles, and openings within Go! Go! Nihon teams.<\/li><li><strong>Job Fairs and Seminars:<\/strong> Attend virtual or in-person events hosted by companies recruiting in Japan, with updates shared on official platforms.<\/li><li><strong>Newsletters:<\/strong> Sign up for Go! Go! Nihon\u2019s email updates on job opportunities and upcoming events for students and graduates.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ggnstudents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go! Go! Nihon Student Community<\/a>:<\/strong> A private Facebook group for current and former students to access job listings, advice, and career resources.<\/li><li><strong>Job Support from Schools:<\/strong> Many schools provide job boards with part-time opportunities and courses on resume preparation, interviews, and business Japanese.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd24b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd24b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Go-Go-Nihon-Job-Support-Facebook-Page.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-172929\" alt=\"Go! Go! Nihon can help you find a job in Japan while you studying.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Go-Go-Nihon-Job-Support-Facebook-Page.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Go-Go-Nihon-Job-Support-Facebook-Page-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Go-Go-Nihon-Job-Support-Facebook-Page-768x558.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Subscribe to our dedicated Facebook Page to help you find a job in Japan while you are studying. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2071203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2071203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-188d420 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"188d420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/teaching-english-in-japan-after-japanese-language-school\/\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Find out about teaching English in Japan after Japanese Language School\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-book-reader\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/teaching-english-in-japan-after-japanese-language-school\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out about teaching English in Japan after Japanese Language School\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1120a24e e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1120a24e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ffda7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39ffda7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much can you earn<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6319c75c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6319c75c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Can You Earn as a Student Worker in Japan? Is It Enough to Cover Your Tuition Fees?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f9aeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91f9aeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Photo-of-Japanese-Currency.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-172937\" alt=\"A photo of Japanese Currency from 1,000 yen to 10,000 yen.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Photo-of-Japanese-Currency.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Photo-of-Japanese-Currency-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Photo-of-Japanese-Currency-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Japanese Currency from 1,000 yen to 10,000 yen.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc99640 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dc99640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As of 2024, the average minimum wage in Japan is 1,054 yen per hour. While this can vary by job and location, it is a good estimate of potential earnings.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, part-time work alone isn\u2019t enough to cover your full tuition and living expenses in Japan. Consider it as a supplemental income to assist with daily costs such as food or transportation.<\/p><p>For the first three to six months, you should focus on familiarizing yourself with school life and improving your Japanese language skills. Also, some schools may limit your work options during this period. Prioritizing your studies will lead to improved opportunities in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa7a3dd elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-167863 elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4fa7a3dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9b6fcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d9b6fcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Level of Japanese Do You Need if You Want to Work Part-Time in Japan?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f0202bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f0202bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-172949\" alt=\"Comprehensive Guide to Working in Japan for International Students.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Foreign-Student-Applying-for-Part-Time-Work-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A Foreign Student Applying and Interviewing for Work in Japan.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a203a7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a203a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a part-time work in Japan on a student visa, language requirements will depend on the type of job you choose.<\/p><p>For roles in retail, restaurants, or hospitality that involve interacting with Japanese customers, you&#8217;ll typically need basic to intermediate Japanese (JLPT N4 or N3). Even if you&#8217;re not fluent, showing a willingness to learn and being polite can make a strong impression.<\/p><p>Jobs like teaching English or working in international environments are great options, as they often require little or no Japanese.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2f214 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6d2f214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStrong Japanese language skills will lead to a successful and fulfilling work experience in Japan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea44cdf e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ea44cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-614b283f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"614b283f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Challenges applying for part-time jobs<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fab7eb1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fab7eb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Challenges Might You Face Working in Japan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b5043a6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b5043a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sleeping-on-desk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-109285\" alt=\"A foreign student sleeping on desk.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sleeping-on-desk.jpg 798w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sleeping-on-desk-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sleeping-on-desk-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A student planning his\/her study abroad in Japan.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e7fb535 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e7fb535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Foreign students in Japan may face <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/struggles-foreign-workers-face-in-japan\/\"><strong>challenges when landing a part-time job<\/strong><\/a>. Here\u2019s the list of challenges you may find:<\/p><ol><li>Language barriers<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/8-things-about-japanese-work-culture\/\"><strong>Demanding Japanese work culture<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Visa restrictions<\/li><li>Job market competition among foreign students<\/li><li>Limited industry options<\/li><li>Preference for native speakers<\/li><li>Lack of networking opportunities<\/li><li>Balancing work and studies<\/li><li>Understanding legal and tax obligations<\/li><li>Geographic location<\/li><li>Job hunting process know as \u201cShukatsu\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51be7a99 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51be7a99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-japan\/\"><strong>Finding a part-time job in Japan<\/strong><\/a> as an international student can be challenging, especially if you are still learning Japanese. Many roles require at least conversational Japanese (JLPT N4 or N3).<\/p><p>Adapting to cultural differences like strict punctuality and formal workplace norms also takes effort. The visa restrictions and limited job opportunities in rural areas add to the hurdles, particularly when most roles are in food service, retail, or teaching English.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc006da elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"bc006da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDespite these challenges, prioritizing your studies, networking, and carefully selecting your school\u2019s location can open up valuable opportunities to gain work experience in Japan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c19a1e0 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-167509 elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"1c19a1e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReady to live and study in Japan?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur student advisors are here to help you. Contact us today for free support!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet free support\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-414a5e75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"414a5e75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d02555 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69d02555\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4b9d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a4b9d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Post graduation career opportunities<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-372a9a78 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"372a9a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are There Career Opportunities in Japan for International Students Post-Graduation?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61dcb38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"61dcb38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/RsOh32-JeNQ?si=ixWl-ptLt5PV4_TZ&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24d22acd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24d22acd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, there are a variety of career opportunities available to you, depending on your skills, interests, and Japanese language proficiency.<\/p><ol><li>If your Japanese skills are limited, you can explore opportunities in teaching English, recruitment (especially in international companies), or programming and IT-related fields, where language requirements may not be as strict.<\/li><li>For those with higher Japanese proficiency, typically N2 level or above, you can find opportunities in industries like translation, business, finance, marketing, hospitality, transportation, and logistics.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-763cf3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"763cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To work part-time, you must apply for a work permit. With a work permit, students may work up to 28 hours per week, but studying must remain the top priority.<\/p><p>Ignoring visa regulations, such as exceeding work hours, can put your residency status at risk. Always follow the rules to protect your stay in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6180653d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6180653d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Japan's work visa system<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ede9a67 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ede9a67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Japan\u2019s work visa system is flexible, with various visa types tied to industries rather than specific employers.<\/p><p>This means you can work in Japan in roles like:<\/p><ul><li>Engineering<\/li><li>Humanities<\/li><li>International services<\/li><li>Teaching<\/li><li>Hospitality management<\/li><li>Social media<\/li><li>Videography<\/li><li>Producing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d63cc4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d63cc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Japanese companies generally require a JLPT N2 level or higher for full-time employment. But with the right skills, you can find opportunities at well-known companies such as Rakuten, PayPay, Ikea Japan, and Google.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eadee2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eadee2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Watch: Go! Go! Nihon alumni success story in finding work in Japan after graduation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368c3c96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"368c3c96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=cAmcNsLGZik&amp;t=97s&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650b8f00 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"650b8f00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ccd03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ccd03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visa transition from student to working visa<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7286a7bc elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7286a7bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can You Transition from a Japanese Student Visa to a Japanese Working Visa?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2ed26b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2ed26b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you know it is possible to work and have a career in Japan after graduation, the next question is whether you can change your visa from a student visa to a working visa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2cdb7c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2cdb7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/student-visa-to-a-work-visa-in-japan\/\"><strong>transition from a Japanese student visa to a Japanese working visa<\/strong><\/a>. However, applying for a working visa in Japan is more complicated than <strong>applying for a Japanese student visa<\/strong> because of the different set of requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f01a75 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24f01a75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d6a817 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71d6a817\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Different types of work visas<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa227dd elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4aa227dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the Different Types of Work Visas in Japan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de872d3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5de872d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Different-Work-Visas-For-Foreign-Nationals-913x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-173024\" alt=\"Infographic detailing different work visas for foreign nationals in Japan, including requirements, validity periods, features, and relevant industries.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Different-Work-Visas-For-Foreign-Nationals-913x1024.webp 913w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Different-Work-Visas-For-Foreign-Nationals-268x300.webp 268w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Different-Work-Visas-For-Foreign-Nationals-768x861.webp 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Different-Work-Visas-For-Foreign-Nationals.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac03490 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ac03490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Japan offers various types of work visas tailored to different industries and employment needs, with Japanese language proficiency often playing an important role in securing and maintaining employment.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/a-guide-to-the-new-japan-specified-skills-visa\/\"><strong>standard Work Visa<\/strong><\/a> requires a bachelor\u2019s degree or 10 years of specialized experience in the field you wish to work in Japan. Its duration ranges from 3 months to 5 years and is tailored for:<\/p><ul><li>Professor<\/li><li>Engineer<\/li><li>Skilled laborer<\/li><li>Specialist in humanities<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd56ed8 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd56ed8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another work visa, the Highly Skilled Professional Visa, uses a points-based system for advanced roles in:<\/p><ul><li>Business<\/li><li>Research<\/li><li>Technical fields<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f1a6ed elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f1a6ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This visa offers a five-year validity period and fast-tracked permanent residency.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/working-holiday-visa-in-japan\/\"><strong>Working Holiday Visa<\/strong><\/a> is available for travelers from eligible countries aged 18-30. This is primarily intended for cultural exchange rather than long-term work.<\/p><p>And lastly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/a-guide-to-the-new-japan-specified-skills-visa\/\"><strong>Specified Skills Visa<\/strong><\/a> focuses on labor-shortage industries like nursing, construction, and agriculture.<\/p><p>There are two types of Specified Skills Visa:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Specified Skilled Worker (i)<\/strong> &#8211; offers a 5-year limit<\/li><li><strong>Specified Skilled Worker (ii)<\/strong> &#8211; allows for longer stays and family accompaniment<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d30aff e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61d30aff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d05d12b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d05d12b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working in Japan without university degree<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d57002 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60d57002\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can You Work in Japan Without a University Degree?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bf116b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51bf116b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Student-Studying-Japanese-in-Japan.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-173037\" alt=\"International student in Japan diligently studying the Japanese language in order to complete his education and secure employment in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Student-Studying-Japanese-in-Japan.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Student-Studying-Japanese-in-Japan-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Student-Studying-Japanese-in-Japan-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cfd57eb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cfd57eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While it is technically possible to work in Japan without a university degree, it is very challenging to do so. Most jobs will require at least a bachelor\u2019s degree to secure a work visa and employment, especially in professional roles.<\/p><p>For some specialized roles, they may consider 10 years of experience in the field as an alternative to a degree.<\/p><p>However, there are steps you can take to work in Japan without a university degree.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37513899 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37513899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/working-in-japan-without-a-university-degree\/\"><strong>If you do not have a university degree but wish to work in Japan<\/strong><\/a>, you can explore the following options:<\/p><ol><li>Studying in a Japanese language school<\/li><li>Getting your degree in Japan<\/li><li>Exploring the Specified Skills Visa<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f5856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11f5856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Studying in a Japanese language school<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cb3473 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74cb3473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start by enrolling in a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/language-schools\"><strong>Japanese language school<\/strong><\/a> to build your proficiency in Japanese (typically JLPT N2). This is also essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/further-education-in-japan\/\"><strong>further education<\/strong><\/a> or work opportunities in Japan.<\/p><p>Some of our partner schools even offer special courses for those without 12 years of formal education. A great step toward pursuing a degree or vocational training in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214fd71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"214fd71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Getting your degree in Japan<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46093c0e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46093c0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Japanese universities and <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/vocational-schools\"><strong>vocational schools<\/strong><\/a> offer paths to earn qualifications that are recognized by Japanese employers.<\/p><p>For vocational schools, attending a language school for six months or achieving JLPT N2 level is often enough for admission.<\/p><p>If you prefer studying in English, <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\"><strong>universities in Japan<\/strong><\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/oita\/ritsumeikan-asia-pacific-university-apu\/\"><strong>Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University<\/strong><\/a> offer degree programs taught in English alongside Japanese language learning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-803bccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"803bccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Exploring the Specified Skills Visa<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f352ce2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f352ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can also explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/a-guide-to-the-new-japan-specified-skills-visa\/\"><strong>Specified Skills Visa<\/strong><\/a>, which allows you to work in Japan without a degree in 14 industries. This visa requires passing exams in Japanese language and job-specific skills or completing a three-year technical program in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19fd114c elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"19fd114c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWith dedication and effort, your dream of working in Japan is absolutely achievable. Start with language learning, education, or skill-building, and the opportunities will follow\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcf97ed e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fcf97ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e3518e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45e3518e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Japanese work culture<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73aa3e9e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73aa3e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You Need to Know About the Japanese Work Culture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf3824d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bf3824d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Exchanging-Business-Cards-in-Japan.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-173048\" alt=\"Two people exchanging business cards or meishi in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Exchanging-Business-Cards-in-Japan.webp 798w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Exchanging-Business-Cards-in-Japan-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Exchanging-Business-Cards-in-Japan-768x420.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Two people exchanging business cards or meishi in Japan. It is important to know the work culture in Japan if you want to succeed.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe5beaf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fe5beaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you understand your options for finding both part-time and full-time jobs in Japan, it is important to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/8-things-about-japanese-work-culture\/\"><strong>understand Japanese work culture<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>This is important if you want to grow in a Japanese workplace and to build strong relationships with your colleagues.<\/p><ul><li>Being a team player is highly appreciated. Japanese companies prioritize group success over individual achievements.<\/li><li>Establishing punctuality and discipline are important as well. They reflect on your professionalism and respectfulness.<\/li><li>The senior-junior or <em>senpai-k\u014dhai<\/em> relationships influence work interaction and workplace dynamics. Seniority is highly valued in Japanese workplaces.<\/li><li>Working long hours is a sign of dedication to the company you are working for.<\/li><li><em>Nomikai<\/em> are after-work social gatherings. This allows you to bond in a more relaxed way with your colleagues.<\/li><li>Delivering exceptional customer service is always expected from you. This is known in Japan as \u201c<em>Omotenashi<\/em>\u201d.<\/li><li>You are expected to demonstrate precision and thoroughness in every task, completing it to the highest standard.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65b76e elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a65b76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Japanese work culture is deeply rooted in traditions, values, and social norms. Being open-minded, respectful, and willing to learn will go a long way.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3439df57 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-167509 elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"3439df57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReady to live and study in Japan?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur student advisors are here to help you. Contact us today for free support!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet free support\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27a3bf4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"27a3bf4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c97b79 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34c97b79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-587d574f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"587d574f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf3075d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cf3075d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working in Japan for International Students<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f06c4ad elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f06c4ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As an international student in Japan, you can work part-time on a student visa. This experience of <strong>working in Japan for international students<\/strong> gives you the chance to support yourself financially, gain work experience, and improve your Japanese skills.<\/p><p>To do so, you will need to apply for a work permit. Remember that your studies should always be your priority. Failing to comply with the restrictions of your student visa work permit can have serious consequences for your residency status in Japan.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re aiming for a full-time career in Japan, proper planning can help you transition from a student visa to a work visa post-graduation.<\/p><p>Career options range from IT and teaching to business and marketing, with different work visas tailored to various industries.<\/p><p>It is also important for you to understand the cultural nuances in Japanese workplaces to build strong relationships with your colleagues.<\/p><p>We understand that there are many things to consider when <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\"><strong>studying abroad in Japan<\/strong><\/a>. Do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>talk to our student coordinators for a free consultation today<\/strong><\/a> to receive valuable guidance that could shape your future in Japan!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755b24d4 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"755b24d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bdf4c24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bdf4c24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-527c3fe7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"527c3fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f62089 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65f62089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Can international students work in Japan on a student visa?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, international students can work part-time with a student visa, for up to 28 hours per week during school terms and 40 hours per week during extended breaks. However, a work permit is required and can be obtained at the airport or a local immigration office.<\/li><li><strong>What kinds of part-time jobs are available for international students in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Popular part-time job options include teaching English, and working in restaurants, retail, hospitality, or tutoring. The range of opportunities available will depend on your Japanese language skills.<\/li><li><strong>How much can I earn working part-time in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Part-time jobs typically pay around 1,055 yen per hour, though earnings vary depending on the location and job type. This income can help with daily expenses but is generally not enough to cover all tuition and living costs.<\/li><li><strong>Do I need to speak Japanese to find a part-time job in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>For most jobs, basic to intermediate Japanese (JLPT N4 or N3) proficiency is required, especially for roles involving customer interaction. However, some positions, such as teaching English or working in international environments, may not require Japanese proficiency.<\/li><li><strong>Can I transition from a student visa to work visa in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, with the right qualifications and a job offer, transitioning from a student visa to a work visa after graduation is possible. 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They are collaborating with each other inside a Japanese language school.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/International-Students-at-a-Japanese-Language-School-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/International-Students-at-a-Japanese-Language-School-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/International-Students-at-a-Japanese-Language-School.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/study-abroad-programs-in-japan\/\">\n\t\t\t\tStudy Abroad Programs in Japan\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn Study abroad programs in Japan! Find programs for all interests &amp; durations. 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Requirements and Expert Advice\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tDiscover more\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-173680 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-173753\" alt=\"A scenic cityscape of Yokohama, a top destination for places in Japan for studying abroad, featuring the Landmark Tower, a Ferris wheel, and a canal reflecting the blue sky.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\">\n\t\t\t\tBest Places in Japan for Studying Abroad\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Looking for the best places in Japan for studying abroad? 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