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About Japan
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Certainly, there are opportunities to be taken advantage of in Japan which are relatively unavailable elsewhere. These include; high salaries, low taxes, ample free time, celebrity status and a safe environment. Also, not forgetting one of the key aspects of life in Japan, convenience. Of course there is also a downside. This includes; It's expensive, crowded and for many people, superficial.
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Working in Japan
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One of the most common jobs available to foreigners in Japan is teaching English. Despite the end of the 'Bubble economy', it's still fairly easy for native English speakers to find teaching positions, especially in Tokyo. These jobs usually involve teaching conversation to a wide range of agegroups and at present, working 25 hours a week will usually pay you around 250000yen per month. Of course, there are better paying jobs available. Most jobs for foreigners are advertised in the Monday edition of The Japan Times, though, by far the best way to find employment is word of mouth.
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Settling In
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Getting settled is probably the most traumatic part of living in a foreign country. Once you are settled, it soon comes to feel like home. Fortunately, it's not too difficult to do if you are staying in a large city like Tokyo. If you are happy to live relatively simply, then there are many guesthouses (so-called Gaijin houses) available to you. These need no deposits, references or complicated contracts and are usually conveniently located. They also provide you with the best opportunity to hear about jobs via 'word of mouth'. If it's your own apartment you are after, it's a different story. Be prepared to pay out a lot of money in advance and to counter bureaucracy at its most frustrating.
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