February 2013

Make Your Move in 2013. Japan is Calling You.

MOVING TO JAPAN  ?

Are you considering relocating to Japan to kick start your career or pay off that student loan but you just don't know how to move to Japan?

The thought of moving overseas and living in Japan is exciting. But living abroad   in a country that has a foreign language, exotic diet and unique culture can quickly turn exciting into overwhelming. There is so much to consider and plan that in the end you may decide against going -  a missed opportunity indeed for Japan is a fascinating place to live and work.

This website exists so you won't miss your chance. It contains  important information about moving to Japan  It also introduces you to  the ultimate survival guide for newcomers to Japan called, Tokyo? No Problem.

Tokyo? No Problem is more than a guide.  It is a road map, an educational tool and a passport to reduced stress for newcomers to Japan. (Check out the Table of Contents).

Can you get by without it? Of course - anyone can get by. But why not make the most of your big move? Arming yourself with this book from the start will make a world of difference to your Japan experience from Day 1 onward. But it does require your committment to apply the information in the book to daily living. Are you up for it? 



• TEFL, TESL, TESOL Certification

• Teaching English in Japan

• Jobs in Japan

• Job Interviews, Offers and Contracts

• Working In Japan - Some Advice

• Entertainment Tidbits

  

3 Great Questions

 Is it a good time to move to Japan?

Despite the global slow-down, resilient Japan is striving to get things back in order, quickly. Japan is on the road to economic recovery more than most other industrialized nations with a strong currency that is only getting stronger. This means more companies hiring and more  job opportunities. 

Will it be difficult to find employment in Japan? 

The Japanese understand the importance of having an international community and foreign workers - especially in trying times. This is why the Japanese government grants so many work visas. If you have something to offer and meet Japan's prerequisites, then Japan will grant you some type of work visa - simply because they know your services are needed.

Isn't Japan's cost of living quite high?

When it comes to the cost of living, Japan has gotten a bad rap. Japan has had about a decade of mild deflation, which means prices have remained virtually unchanged for the past 10+ years. In fact, prices for most consumer goods are actually cheaper than prices in the west. When you add deflation to an attractive salary, abundant free-lance work and a powerful yen, you soon realize that not only can you make ends meet but you also have a healthy discretionary income.