Japan - getting work before you go?

I have heard that the best way to find a job in Japan is to secure it before you go. But if that's the case how can you secure a job while in the U.S.? Should you go with an american company that has a branch office in Japan? Would it be wise to find a Japanese company in the U.S. and start working for them with the hopes that they will eventually send you to Japan for a few years? And then there is the teaching english scenario. Looking for advice from people who have experience working in Japan as a foreigner.

鈾 think it's better to have a job waiting BEFORE you come. A guaranteed job will get you a work visa and save you time and trouble once here. Your employer may arrange for many of your living arrangements as well.
Are you interested in teaching English? If you're qualified, check out these sites:
http://asiafacts.kingston.net/
http://www.teachinjapan.com/
http://www.aeonet.com/aeon_index.php
http://www.jetprogramme.org/
You can contact them directly with your qualifications and information and they will take it from there.
Here is the MOFA site for visa info, take a look:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/...
鈽咼apan Times Jobs:
http://job.japantimes.com/index_e.php
Take a look at these sites too:
http://www.gaijinpot.com/
http://www.gaijinpot.com/job_search.php
Also, if you speak and can understand a little English it may help you out living here.
Hope this helps! Good luck!鈾?/div>

• 1 year ago