Tokyo.
Many years back I was in Japan traveling and randomly went to a Rakuten “meetup” where they did recruiting there as well. At the time I talked with a few people and actually felt like I might have had a real shot at getting a job and moving there. At the time I was on a year long backpacking trip and we decided despite loving Japan to keep moving.
Now, I have a dependent visa (so could only work 28 hours I think, otherwise would need my visa sponsored) and am interesting in finding a job.
I’m new to Japan, and only speak very basic Japanese, so English is likely a must.
Realistically I’ll probably just do 1099 work in the US, I have a network there and it’s the “easiest” option – I’d just really like the experience of actually going into an office somewhere and working with other people in person.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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Tokyo.
Many years back I was in Japan traveling and randomly went to a Rakuten “meetup” where they did recruiting there as well. At the time I talked with a few people and actually felt like I might have had a real shot at getting a job and moving there. At the time I was on a year long backpacking trip and we decided despite loving Japan to keep moving.
Now, I have a dependent visa (so could only work 28 hours I think, otherwise would need my visa sponsored) and am interesting in finding a job.
I’m new to Japan, and only speak very basic Japanese, so English is likely a must.
Realistically I’ll probably just do 1099 work in the US, I have a network there and it’s the “easiest” option – I’d just really like the experience of actually going into an office somewhere and working with other people in person.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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> I’d just really like the experience of actually going into an office somewhere and working with other people in person.
You could look into one of those ‘co-working spaces’. You’d be doing your own thing but in a place with others doing their own thing. A short list from this article could get you started: [https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/best-co-working-spaces-and-shared-offices-in-tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/best-co-working-spaces-and-shared-offices-in-tokyo)
A couple of things to be mindful of; If you’re physically present in Japan when you’re doing the work that is paying you, then the income is considered domestically sourced and you’d owe Japan taxes on it. Also, if your status is ‘dependent’ and you’re earning as much as (or more than) your sponsor, then Immigration may conclude that you’re not actually dependent on your partner and require you to get your own status.
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>Now, I have a dependent visa (so could only work 28 hours I think, otherwise would need my visa sponsored) and am interesting in finding a job.
Are you the dependent of another foreign national? (If yes, than the 28 hour limit applies. If you are the dependent of a Japanese national you are not limited.)
>Realistically I’ll probably just do 1099 work in the US, I have a network there and it’s the “easiest” option
Keep in mind that if you are the dependent of a foreign national, one requirement of your SOR is that you actually be financially dependent on them. (So if you make a significant amount of money when compared with your partner, you may face scrutiny / issues when renewing your SOR.)