There are some IT jobs without requirements in Japanese. I am looking for these chances and I think I can find one.
But is it a wise idea to come to work in Japan without any Japanese ability? I’m literally at N5 level.
Should I first learn Japanese to N2 level to avoid possible problems? or should I come to Japan as soon as possible since I can learn Japanese here, and many polices such as PR has age bias, so I should chase my dream as early as possible?
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**Is it a wise idea to come to work in Japan without any Japanese ability?**
There are some IT jobs without requirements in Japanese, and I am looking for these chances.
But is it a wise idea to come to work in Japan without any Japanese ability? should I first learn Japanese to N2 level to avoid possible problems? or should I come to Japan as soon as possible since I can learn Japanese here, and many polices such as PR has age bias, so I should chase my dream earlier?
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>and many polices such as PR has age bias
? I’m 99% sure that the Working Holiday visa is the only one with an age requirement
If you can find a job in Japan that is willing to hire you without Japanese and that you meet the immigration requirements, why not? Tons of people live here in their own English bubble, never learn even the most basic of Japanese and do just fine.
I personally think you’ll limit your enjoyment of living here if you can’t communicate with anyone or do any paperwork on your own, but it’s very possible. And you can always learn Japanese down the line, if you care to do so.
>But is it a wise idea to come to work in Japan without any Japanese ability?
It’s not a terrible idea. You’ll have more opportunities (professionally, socially, etc) with better Japanese. But if you’ve got a job offer that doesn’t require Japanese there is no harm in accepting it.
>many polices such as PR has age bias
You get some HSFP points for being under 30, but you also get points for having N2, N1. I feel like the points balance each other out, and besides PR is nice but by no means a requirement. I know a lot of people who have been in Japan for around 20 years and haven’t bothered to get PR.