So...I'm Off To Japan! (And I've Got A Few Questions)

[XSquared]

Hi All,

This is my first post here at the forums. I just had a few questions from some of the knowledgeable experts out there. I'll try and keep this short.



1) What is the best way to make money in Japan for a Canadian? Is teaching English the best option. If so, what companies are the best to work for ?

2) What cities/towns are the cheapest to live in Japan ?

3) Is there anything else I should know before leaving to Japan in 2 months ?


Thanks

[Taro Toporific]

1) What is the best way to make money in Japan for a Canadian? Is teaching English the best option. If so, what companies are the best to work for ?
2) What cities/towns are the cheapest to live in Japan ?

Yikes. Now we're being asked to be psychic.

1) Moshi-moshi? How 'bout your skillz? Degree(s)? Interests?

2) The middle of nowhere is 50% cheaper but jobs are limited to your ingenuity and talent. The general FG option is the countryside will drive you crazier quicker.

[Big Booger]

Hi All,

This is my first post here at the forums. I just had a few questions from some of the knowledgeable experts out there. I'll try and keep this short.



1) What is the best way to make money in Japan for a Canadian? Is teaching English the best option. If so, what companies are the best to work for ?

2) What cities/towns are the cheapest to live in Japan ?

3) Is there anything else I should know before leaving to Japan in 2 months ?


Thanks

1) teaching is the easiest way. (import maple syrup as it is worth its weight in gold over here)
2) Anywhere out in the boondocks is nice and cheap. Vegetables can be usually bought alongside the road (fresh and cheap). Apartments are much cheaper. Utilities, I don't really know, I'd say they are about the same.
3) Do all the things you want to do before you come.

How are you coming? On your own bill, through a program or job, or is this an educational/travel adventure?

[XSquared]

1) teaching is the easiest way. (import maple syrup as it is worth its weight in gold over here)
2) Anywhere out in the boondocks is nice and cheap. Vegetables can be usually bought alongside the road (fresh and cheap). Apartments are much cheaper. Utilities, I don't really know, I'd say they are about the same.
3) Do all the things you want to do before you come.

How are you coming? On your own bill, through a program or job, or is this an educational/travel adventure?

1) Any companies that you'd recommend over others.

2) Specifically cities - Is Fukuoaka, Hiroshima, Kobe, or any other cities gonna be less costly than Tokyo.

3) Trust me I have - It's off to the Land od the Rising Sun for me.

I'm working right now. I'll have about $2000 CDN by the time I get down there. I'm also working on my Tesol certificate, so that I can kepp teaching english as option. BTW, do most schools rquire that you have a degree ?

I'm coming to Japan because I love the culture, the fashion, the women, etc. I wanna get away from Canada - i've lived here all my life and I'm tired of it.

But....I need some advice. Should I work at a hotel or a resort ?

BTW, how much is a gym membership in Japan - I plan on continuing to stay in shape. Is there any good sites you recommend or people I should talk to ?

[kurohinge1]

... I'm also working on my Tesol certificate, so that I can kepp teaching english as option. BTW, do most schools rquire that you have a degree ? ...

Maybe teaching english isn't your thing

Just kidding

... BTW, how much is a gym membership in Japan - I plan on continuing to stay in shape ...

Why not combine work with "working out" ...

Australian/Canadian/US/New Zealand/Japanese/European male floor staff required to work in a foreign lady hostess club (Roppongi).... 1100 yen/hour. Call Dave for an interview on 090-9232-4368... before 2nd of May, 2004. Must be between 18 to 28 years of age. (posted 4/29/04)

Just do a search for "Jobs in Japan" or similar keywords on the web (and this site) and you'll discover plenty of pearls, like the above ad (albeit now out of time) from this site

Or you could start multiple threadson FG ...

Good luck.

[XSquared]

So, what are the cheapest cities in Japan to live ?

[AssKissinger]

So, what are the cheapest cities in Japan to live ?

I don't know. Here are some of the expensive ones:

A
Aizuwakamatsu
Akita
Aomori
Asahi
Ashikaga
Asahikawa
Ashiya
B
Beppu

C
Chiba
Chichibu
Chofu

D
Dazaifu

F
Fuji
Fujinomiya
Fujisawa
Fujiyoshida
Fukui
Fukuoka
Fukushima
Fukuyama
Funabashi

G
Gifu

H
Hachinohe
Hachioji
Hakodate
Hakone
Hamamatsu
Haramachi
Himeji
Hiraizumi
Hiratsuka
Hiroshima
Hirosaki
Hofu
I
Ichihara
Inuyama
Ise
Ishinomaki
Iwai
Izumisano
Izumo
J
Joetsu

K
Kagoshima
Kakunodate
Kamaishi
Kamakura
Kamogawa
Kanazawa
Kariya
Kashima
Kashiwa
Kasugai
Kasukabe
Kawagoe
Kawasaki
Kitakata
Kitakyushu
Kobe
Kochi
Kofu
Komatsu
Koriyama
Koshigaya
Kotohira
Kumagaya
Kumamoto
Kurashiki
Kure
Kurume
Kushiro
Kyoto
M
Maebashi
Matsue
Matsumoto
Matsusaka
Matsushima
Matsuyama
Misawa
Mito
Miyako
Miyakonojo
Miyazaki
Morioka
Mutsu
N
Nagano
Nagaoka
Nagasaki
Nagoya
Naha
Nara
Narita
Niigata
Nikko

O
Obihiro
Odawara
Ogaki
Oita
Okayama
Okazaki
Omuta
Onomichi
Osaka
Otaru
Otsu
Oyama
S
Saga
Saitama
Sakai
Sanjo
Sapporo
Sasebo
Sendai
Seto
Shimoda
Shimonoseki
Shiroishi
Shizuoka
Suzuka
T
Takaoka
Takamatsu
Takarazuka
Takasaki
Takayama
Tochigi
Tokushima
Tokyo
Tottori
Toyama
Toyohashi
Toyota
Tsu
Tsukuba

U
Ube
Ueda
Uji
Utsunomiya

W
Wako

Y
Yamagata
Yamaguchi
Yatsushiro
Yokkaichi
Yokohama
Yokosuka

Z

[Jushin-Thunder-Liger]

Pretend your British, then you can say you teach PROPER english, the yokels love that.
They also love talking about how safe Japan is, compaed to the west.
They love telling you how dangerous you hometown is.

[Ol Dirty Gaijin]

3) Is there anything else I should know before leaving to Japan in 2 months ?

Free tissues = emergency toilet paper
Pre warned is pre armed