How can you clear JLPT for Jobs in Japanese

You can earn an excellent salary working in Japanese MNCs on a reputed job profile if you are able to clear JLPT (Japanese language proficiency test) that has 5 levels N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1. While N5 is the basic level, N1 is the most advanced level of the test. It checks your level of ability to work with Japanese people using the Japanese language.

JLPT Certificate

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate or we can say JLPT Result is issued to those who clear the particular level mentioned above (N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1).

You can use this certificate for the following purposes:

1. Admission to advanced Japanese education
2. Finding employment in your home country
3. Japan Study Visa
4. Japan Employment Visa
5. Official proof for schools and companies
6. Self-evaluation (JLPT fail/pass results and scores)

There are particular guidelines mentioned for Japanese language learners who wish to apply for further studies in Japan or even the companies recruiting the Japanese language professionals to need the JLPT certificate along with the relevant experience as per requirement.

Some important facts about JLPT Exam:

1. JLPT has MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) which computer evaluated.
2. There are four or three choices for questions.
3. There are examples to help examinees understand the form and how to answer.
4. You CAN NOT take the question paper along with you after the exam is finished.
5. There is a 10 -20 min break in every level depending on the level
6. You can take only one level among the five (Since all levels get conducted at the same time)
7. You can choose any level as per your confidence
8. There is no prerequisite to apply for any level
9. In general, the advanced levels have a larger number of questions to test your readability of lengthy Japanese language paragraphs

Recently, the number of questions are squeezed to – Language Knowledge (Vocabulary), Language Knowledge (Grammar) with Reading for N4 and N5. Advanced levels test your ability to comprehend large and vast vocabulary-based conversations and conceptual thinking within the syllabus of JLPT. They are designed to produce reliable test results even with a smaller number of questions.

To get a real experience and sample syllabus of JLPT please log on to nihongomax.com where you can find a detailed explanation with the whole syllabus divided into levels as per JLPT pattern with practice and answers to long Japanese paragraphs and even Japanese listening questions. You can understand why the wrong option is wrong and the correct one is correct.

How can you clear JLPT with confidence?

1. Don’t get afraid of large JLPT syllabus
2. Get a complete understanding of the scope and difficulty level of every JLPT level
3. Gather necessary books and Audios (Better make an account on nihongmax.com)
4. Divide your time to get started
5. Set your goals as realistic as possible
6. Divide your study plan for all the 3 sections
7. Never imbalance towards one section only
8. Target good marks instead of passing only
9. Try as many questions as you can on nihongomax.com

How can you apply for Jobs after clearing JLPT?

After clearing JLPT (at least N3 level) you can now start searching for Jobs. Fortunately, finding and doing Jobs in the Japanese language are way better than any other field of study. Where you can get a high-paying job with a reputation of nice Job profile in Japanese MNC with all the exposure to international culture and for that you have to study for a short time compared to other conventional courses. So after clearing JLPT let’s prepare yourself to go for a Japanese interview that requires your speaking abilities and basic Japanese knowledge that you must have acquired to clear JLPT. To get knowledge and experience of what you can say and what you should not say in a Japanese interview, please look at www.youtube.com/c/nihongomax

What NOT to do for JLPT?

1. Don’t get panic listening to other JLPT student’s methods of study
2. Never push yourself too hard for attempting JLPT level next to your ability
3. Don’t think that attempting multiple-choice questions by guessing can make you clear JLPT
4. Never think to copy or replicate a fake JLPT certificate
5. Always refrain from those institutes who promise you a level of a very low fees

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(For Absolute Beginners)

You must have heard:

The Japanese language is the most difficult language
So let’s not learn it
No matter it has high demand
Let’s go for some other easier languages (European language)
But now let’s understand that learning the Japanese Language may not be such a hard job since many of us have already learned it and earning Millions. So let’s start

But before starting,

Please know the TRUTH:
1. Japanese is NOT difficult. It only seems too difficult. WHY?
2. Because its grammar structure is opposite to English?
3. Kanjis are very large in number and they are quite difficult to write
4. Japanese have their whole communication in the Japanese language with no or very less knowledge of English
5. We have never given thought and quickly have judged ourselves that we can’t learn Japanese

So keep reading as all of these doubts are cleared here and we guide you to be on the path of earning money in Millions by just learning Japanese and making your life and career settled in Japan.

Our credibility:

Nihongomax Team has 10 years of experience in the following areas:
1. Teaching the Japanese Language in India
2. Teaching English to Japanese in Japan
3. Job recruitment in Japanese MNCs in India
4. Job recruitment of Indians in Japan
5. Japan Study Visa processing for Indian students

Many institutes in India fool the students into thinking that they are learning Japanese when they are actually just reading and re-reading the Romanized version. Now, this is still OK if they have introduced Hiragana and Katakana. But they haven’t.

Find the real and Best Japanese Language Institute. JOIN US NOW If you can… Keep reading…

So, your first TRICK: Start learning Hiragana Katakana (Not at all difficult) along with your initial Japanese language course if they haven’t introduced it to you yet. (Our material and guidance)

Second TRICK: Get yourself ahead in the first month: SPEAK (Even the Romanized Version) in loud voice. We have made it clear that only reading romaji (Romanized script) for months and considering you a Japanese language student is not advisable. What should you do then?

Speak Japanese

It is OK to learn Hiragana and Katakana along with reading your Romanized books, but keep speaking even the most basic sentences like:

Today is a holiday.

I am going to the Supermarket.

I love you.

How will this help?

You don’t know it’s POWER. I and many like me have experienced it. It makes you so well versed in any foreign language in a very short time that your confidence boosts many times.

Start making small words using the alphabets that you are learning and see the MAGIC.

Let’s assume that you have already learned あ、い、う、え、お

What combinations can you make out of these 5 letters?

Even if you don’t know the meaning, go ahead and make some combinations, Just for FUN!

あい

あう

あえ

あお

You would be surprised as 3 out of these 4 words that we have just written by combining あ with the rest, HAVE A MEANING in the Japanese language.

Now suddenly switching to books that don’t have romaji anymore and have Hiragana Katakana and Kanji only, will discourage you. Believe us many of our students have seen this.

Primarily because they have started learning the Japanese Language very fast and then leaving it very FastTrack Four: Don’t spoon-feed yourself: When in reality you should be using all your abilities to speak even the basic sentences in your own LOUD voice, You can and will become a winner over others in no time when it comes to Japanese Language learning. Now you will be a Japanese Language Expert. How?

• You have already started speaking basic Japanese sentences (Don’t worry even if it is too basic…)
• Now you have shared your feelings on Social media also
• Therefore you have started finding Japanese friends too.
• They have already started rectifying the Japanese that you have learned from your institute
• Now you are even more performing in your institute (Or even being a self-taught learner)
• There is a good impression among your friends that you are really a keen learner
• Now this impression has provided you with more links that you can use for getting work
• Your first work has taught you much more than any Japanese language institute can give you
• You have made more connections with Japanese people that now you can choose between a high paying work or a not so high paying work
• Now you are so perfect that you can start applying for Japan.

Tip Five: Don’t be afraid of Katakana (They are the same 45 as Hiragana)Also, now that you are almost perfect to work in the Japanese language field, you have already surpassed the scary thoughts phase…We have taught a decent number of students to have understood this pattern. Some people learn Hiragana first. Result? They still can’t read Katakana in the same flow as Hiragana. Even after reaching an overall higher level of Japanese. So don’t be a fool like them…The best practice is to learn Hiragana and Katakana together. If you have already managed to learn them separately, we would suggest that you practice them together, again. Make a chart. Don’t have a chart? Download here. This method is so helpful initially since it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between Hiragana and Katakana. If you study using such a chart, it would be easier to point out similarities and differences. How should you Lean Katakana?
Tip six: Whatever you write in Hiragana, write in Katakana too. Just for the practice of course. This would help in sound identification and Katakana reading, both! (Writing too much is not recommended. It is just for your initial phase. See Nihongomax YouTube Videos)Even if you think that you want to disagree with us now, just give this a chance! You will never wish to go back to your own methods. Why?

• Thousands of students have taken this path and left other institutes to join Nihongomax
• Working in India they are now earning INR 2 lakhs a month
• Working in Japan they are now earning Yen 6 lakhs a month
• Working in other countries they are now earning $6,000 a month

Quick review-

• Do not depend too much on Romaji and speak Japanese as much as possible
• Do not learn Hiragana and Katakana separately, learn them together
• View our videos for customized plans for yourself
• Listen to your heart as it never lies
• Just like NOW

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The first question you will always get is some version of “please introduce yourself,” most commonly:
Jikoshoukai wo onegai shimasu (自己紹介をお願いします/じこしょうかいをおねがいします)
The key vocabulary here is 自己紹介. Simply listen for this word, regardless of how the question is phrased. You’ll know you need to introduce yourself when you hear it.
This monologue should include information about your most recent activities, such as employment history or university courses, as well as information about yourself, such as pastimes, passions, and hobbies. Keep it short and sweet; don’t go into too much detail. The best way to properly introduce yourself is to prepare a short monologue. Take care of yourself.Keep in mind that this, like everything else you say in a Japanese interview, should at the very least be polite. knowledge of the business In most cases, an interview will last about 30 minutes. This monologue should cover your latest activities, whether work history or university courses and a little about yourself, such as pastimes, passions, and hobbies.
Keep it brief, don’t go into too much detail. Keep in mind that this, along with anything else you say during a Japanese interview, should at least be in the polite form.

Knowledge about the company

Typically an interview will Begin by describing your knowledge of the company. You might well be asked:
•What are your impressions of our firm?”
ni tsuite nani wo shitte imasu ka? (Company name) ni tsuite nani wo shitte imasu ka? (Company name について何を知っていますか/についてなにをしっていますか).
The firm’s name, and, are crucial terms to listen for, and then you should give a brief description of what you know about the company based on your study – for example, corporate history, products, customers, competitors, and so on.

Alternatively, you may also be asked:

• “What does our company make? What kind of products are there?”
Donna seihin ni tsukawareteiru ka gozonji desu ka? (Company name) ga dono youna seihin wo tsukutteiru ka, donna seihin ni tsukawareteiru ka gozonji desu ka? (Company name がどの様な製品を作っているか、どんな製品に使われているかご存知ですか/company name がどのようなせいひんをつくっているか、どんなせいひんにつかわれているか ごぞんじですか).
This question inquires as to what kind of items the company now produces and sells. The firm name, as well as the verb forms or, are important vocabulary items. You know you need to talk about the company’s products once you hear such phrases.

How do you think you’d be a good fit for the job?

Of course, you, the job, and the job criteria will occupy a significant portion of the interview. One of the first questions you may hear is:
• “Regarding the position that you have applied for, what do you know about it?”
Dou rikai shiteimasu ka, konkai omoushikomi no pojishon ni tsuite?
(今回お申し込みのポジションについて、どう理解していますか / こんかいおもうしこみのぽじしょんについて、どうりかいしていますか)
This indicates that they are inquiring about your application for this position as well as your understanding of the job role. The keywords to listen out for are お申し込み, ポジション and 理解. You should talk about the job role, as well as why you applied, and try to demonstrate how your experience complements the job function.
Why did you apply for this job?
Frequently, an interviewer will inquire as to why you applied for the employment. The question is usually written in a straightforward manner. They might ask you:
• “Please tell us why you applied,”
oubodouki wo oshiete kudasai (応募動機を教えて下さい/おうぼどうきをおしえてください).
Instead of 応募動機, the interviewer could also possibly ask:
shiboudouki, oubo shita riyuu, (志望動機、応募した理由 / しぼうどうき、おうぼしたりゆう),
ouboshita kikkake (応募したきっかけ / おうぼしたきっかけ)
or shibouriyuu (志望理由 / しぼうりゆう)
These all have a similar meaning. Again, I recommend emphasising the experiences and talents you have that are relevant to the employment role in your response.
Other questions to consider

One question you could hear – and which can cause confusion – is:

• “What motivates you to leave your current position?”
ima no shigoto wo kaetai riyuu ha nan desu ka (今の仕事を替えたい理由は何ですか/いまのしごとをかえたいりゆうはなんですか).
This suggests they’re asking about your reasons for shifting jobs, but it’s easy to misinterpret this question as the interviewer inquiring about your current work only by listening for the crucial words. It’s critical to answer correctly, and as with any interview, you must avoid criticising your prior career or the organisation you worked for while answering this type of question. You might also be asked the following questions.:
• “If you were placed in this position, please tell us about what you would like to achieve” or:
anata ga moshi kono oshigoto ni saiyou saretara, okonaitai koto wo oshiete kudasai (あなたがもしこのお仕事に採用されたら、行いたいことを教えて下さい/あなたがもし このおしごとにさいようされたら、おこないたいことをおしえてください).
The question simply asks what you want to accomplish if you were to get this job. To respond, you must first understand the nature of the task and be able to propose a realistic target that you would like to achieve.

 Know what you’re all about

Finding out about you is one of the key goals of the interview. They may inquire about your current employment if you are currently employed.. One question you may expect to hear is:
• “Please tell us about your current job,”
genzai no shigoto naiyou wo oshiete kudasai (現在の仕事内容を教えて下さい/げんざいのしごとないようをおしえてください).
This is an opportunity for you to emphasise important abilities and the type of job you do. Because the crucial phrase in this sentence is (inside a job), make sure you explain about what you do in your current job rather of just talking about employment in general. Discuss the value you bring to your current employer. It is also a good opportunity to show how your experience matches the position you have applied for.
Your relevant background.
The interviewer, on the other hand, will want to learn more about any experience you cite and will ask for more specific instances. Let’s pretend the job was in sales. In this instance, they may inquire:

• “Please tell us about your experience in sales.”
ima made okonatta seerusu katsudou ni tsuite oshiete kudasai (今まで行ったセールス活動について教えて下さい/いままでおこなった せーるすかつどうについておしえてください).
This question is quite typical, and You can use the term “sales” to refer to a variety of skills, abilities, or experiences. It is critical to pay attention to the word because they are requesting certain behaviours. And if you want to improve your listening, be sure to check out this post.
In order to see what you are like, especially in regards to working under pressure, Both questions inquire about your reaction to pressure.The following questions will be asked of you by the interviewer:
• “What do you do when you’re under a lot of pressure? Please explain exactly how you would cope,” or:
puresshaa ni dou taiou shimasu ka, puresshaa ni taisho suru houhou wo oshiete kudasai. (プレッシャーにどう対応しますか。プレッシャーに対処する方法を教えて下さい/ぷれっしゃーにどうたいおうしますか。ぷれっしゃーにたいしょするほうほうをおしえてください).
Both questions inquire about your reaction to pressure. The term pressure itself is simple to grasp; all you need to be aware of are the verbs. 対応します and 対処する.
What makes you enthused about work in the morning?

The interviewer will also want to explore a little into your motivation, asking:
• “What kind of work is particularly motivating for you?”
Soushitsu sasemasu ka dono youna shigoto ga anata no yaruki? (どのような仕事があなたのやる気を喪失させますか/どのようなしごとがあなたのやるきをそうしつさせますか).
This question is also inferring what kind of work deters you, so avoid saying anything that isn’t relevant to the job function you’ve applied for!How do you handle troubleshooting at your workplace? Troubleshooting questions are possibly the most dreaded form of question, as they might be difficult to foresee.
How you manage troubleshooting at work.
Troubleshooting questions are perhaps the type of question that everyone dreads most, as they can be hard to anticipate. The interviewer may present you with a difficult circumstance for which you must come up with a solution. At a basic level you may get questions like these:
• “What do you do if you can’t make a deadline?”
Shimekiri ga mamorenasasouna toki ha dou shimasu ka. (締め切りが守れなさそうな時はどうしますか/しめきりがまもれなさそうなときはどうしますか).
• “What would you do if you couldn’t effectively manage your workload?”
Dono youni taisho shimasu ka, shigotojou taimu maneejimento ga umaku ikanai baai, shigotojou taimu maneejimento ga umaku ikanai baai. (仕事上タイムマネジメントが上手くいかない場合、どのように対処しますか/しごとじょう たいむまねーじめんとがうまくいかないばあい、どのようにたいしょしますか).
These two questions are very similar; the first asks if you can meet a deadline (), thus you must come up with a suitable alternative. Give your response to what you would do in this case. The second question is a little bit more focused on how you deal with (対処) time management problems.
It is always best to prepare several examples as responses prior to your interview. The following question also asks you to explore a hypothetical situation:
• “If you come across a problem during work, how would you resolve it?”
Shigotojou mondai ga hassei shitara, dou kaiketsu shimasu ka.”(仕事上問題が発生したら、どう解決しますか/しごとじょう もんだいがはっせいしたら、どうかいけつしますか).
This question inquires as to how you would deal with an issue that has arisen. Preparing specific examples that you can easily talk about and go into more detail about if prompted is a good idea.

• “At work, there’s someone with whom you don’t get along. What would you do if you didn’t know how to get along with them?”
Shokuba de umaku tsukiaenai hito ha donna hito desu ka shokuba de umaku tsukiaenai hito ha donna hito desu ka Mata, sono kata to dou yatte umaku tsukiaimasu ka. (職場で上手く付き合えない人はどんな人ですか。また、その方とどうやって上手くつきあいますか/しょくばで うまくつきあえないひとは どんなひとですか。また、そのかたとどうやって うまくつきあいますか).
This is dealing with more interpersonal issues, like what kind of person you don’t get along with and what you would do in that situation. I’d emphasise in your response that you don’t have a certain type of individual with whom you don’t get along, but if you did, you’d use your communication skills to solve the problem.
• “How would you handle a workplace conflict with a coworker with whom you disagree?” How would you come to an understanding?”
Shigotojou, iken no awanai douryou ni dou sesshi, taiou shimasu ka (仕事上、意見の合わない同僚にどう接し、対応しますか/しごとじょう いけんのあわないどうりょうに どうせっし、たいおうしますか).
This question is asking if you have a difference of opinion with a work colleague, 同僚, again I would highlight communication skills in your answer and try to make it clear that you get along with people quite well.
In your response, I would emphasise communication abilities and make it evident that you get along well with others.

• “Can you tell me how you cope with challenging people?””
Atsukai no muzukashii hito ni tai shite, dono youni taisho shimasu ka (扱いの難しい人に対してどのように対処しますか/あつかいのむずかしいひとにたいして どのようにたいしょしますか).
This is similar to the previous question but the interviewer is asking more directly what you would do if another person was difficult. You can think in terms of difficult customers rather than difficult colleagues.
Your applicable experiences and skills.
An essential part of the interview is about your strengths, but the interviewer may also ask about your weaknesses:
• “Can you tell us about your strengths/weaknesses?”
Anata no chousho/tansho wo oshiete kudasai (あなたの長所・短所を教えて下さい/あなたのちょうしょ・たんしょをおしえてください).
If you hear 長所, then you need to give examples of your strengths. If you are asked about your 短所 then you need to provide examples of your weaknesses. As a rule of thumb, you should prepare three examples of strengths prior to any interview. For anything you are not good at, you should also include an explanation of how you are overcoming it.
Alternatively, the interviewer may go straight into asking you about your experience. For example:
• “How do you think your experience matches the position?”
“anata no keiken kara donna koto wo heisha de ikaseru to omoimasu ka?“ (あなたの経験からどんなことを弊社で生かせると思いますか/あなたのけいけんから どんなことをへいしゃで いかせるとおもいますか).
Important vocabulary to listen out for would be 経験, 弊社に and 生かせる. It is vital that in your answer that you don’t just talk about your experience but actually answer the question.
For example, you can talk about specific job roles that you have had which make you a suitable match for the job you are interviewing for. 弊社 refers to the company where you have applied for a job, it is best to keep an ear out for this word.
A similar question, but in regards to skills, would be:
• “How do you think your skills match the position?”
“anata no sukiru no donna koto wo ikaseru to omoimasu ka” (あなたのスキルのどんなことを生かせると思いますか/あなたのすきるのどんなことをいかせるとおもいますか). 生かせる is an important word to remember as it can be used quite often.
Another way to find out more about you is to ask:
• “If you compare yourself to someone else, how would you do work differently?”
“hoka no hito to kurabete, anata ha dou chigatte oshigoto ga dekimasu ka” (他の人と比べて、あなたはどう違ってお仕事が出来ますか/ほかのひととくらべて、あなたはどうちがっておしごとができますか).
This is a difficult question to answer, however you can emphasise your unique talents.For many positions, the interviewer will want to know how you rate your communication abilities as a personal quality or strength, therefore they may ask:
• “If you think of a new idea, how would you convince your superior about it?”
“atarashii aidia ga detekita toki, dou joushi ni settoku shi, nattoku shite moraimasu ka.” (新しいアイディアが出てきた時、どう上司に説得し、納得してもらいますか/あたらしい あいでぃあがでてきたとき、どう じょうしにせっとくし、なっとくしてもらいますか).
The following are the most important aspects of this question: アイディアが出てきた時 and 上司に説得し、納得して, which indicate to you that it’s all about having a good concept and convincing others of it. It’s a good idea to think of a previous example to include in your response.
The following is an example of an interview question that might take many individuals off guard:

• “What are your qualifications?” How would they be beneficial to the company?”
“anata no benefitto ha nan desu ka. Youni kaisha ni kangen dekimasu ka” Sore wo dono youni kaisha ni kangen dekimasu ka”” (あなたのベネフィットは何ですか。それをどのように会社に還元出来ますか/あなたの べねふぃっと はなんですか。それをどのように かいしゃに かんげんできますか).
The issue is with the word benefit, which may lead you to believe this is a rhetorical question.They’re asking about job benefits, but they really want to know how you’d benefit the company.

Finally, as a foreigner, they may be curious about your Japanese abilities and may ask:

• “Please tell us about your Japanese level.”
“anata no nihongo no reberu wo oshiete kudasai“ (あなたの日本語のレベルを教えて下さい/あなたの にほんごのれべるをおしえてください).
You can answer this with information about your Japanese Your academics, any JLPT examinations you’ve taken, and any related experiences are all important factors to consider. Of course, the ideal method to ace the interview is to speak flawless Japanese the entire time!
Your accomplishments
The interviewers could also want to learn more about any accomplishments you highlighted in your application or during the interview. After that, you’ll be asked the following question:

• “Please tell us about anything you’ve accomplished. How did you achieve it?”
“Ima made no shigoto de tassei shita koto wo oshiete kudasai (Ima made no shigoto de tassei shita koto wo oshiete kudasai). Mata, sono purosesu wo oshiete kudasai” (今までの仕事で達成したことを教えて下さい。また、そのプロセスを教えて下さい/いままでのしごとで たっせいしたことをおしえてください。また、そのぷろせすをおしえてください).
This question refers to what you’ve accomplished so far, as well as the steps you took to get thereIt’s critical to have particular responses ready.. It’s very important to have prepared specific answers. You can, for example, discuss how you oversaw a team that met its sales goals – but you must also clarify what those goals were, how they were met, and the value of teamwork throughout the process.
The keyword to remember here is 達成 as you may also hear this word if the interviewer wants to ask about other kinds of achievements.

Be prepared to get personal.

Personal questions

The interviewer may finish with some questions that are a bit more general and personal, such as:
• “What are your thoughts about your career? What kind of work are you looking for?”
“kongo no kyaria wo dou kangaete imasu ka? Kongo dono youna pojishon de, dou itta shigoto ga shitaidesu ka” (今後のキャリアをどう考えていますか。今後どのようなポジションで、どういった仕事がしたいですか/こんごのきゃりあをどうかんがえていますか。こんご どのような ぽじしょんで、どういったしごとがしたいですか).
They’re asking you what you think about your career and what kind of job you’d like to have in this scenario. It’s preferable if you match your response to the requirements of the position you’ve applied for.
They could also like to know a little bit about your hobbies:

• “What is your favourite pastime?”
“shumi ha nan desu ka“ (趣味は何ですか/しゅみはなんですか).
You should be on the lookout for the word, and you can respond with anything pertinent about yourself and your interests..
posing questions to the interviewer

At the end of an interview, ask at least a couple of questions, such as why the position became empty, what kind of person would be effective in the work, and for additional information about the role. When asking any and all questions, you must ensure that you utilise polite terminology.

End the interview on a high note

When the interview is over, you must rise up again and sit next to your interviewer.ur chair and say a simple:
• “Thank you very much.”
“doumo arigatou gozaimashita” (どうもありがとうございました)
You then bow, walk to the door, turn around and say “失礼します /しつれいします” while bowing.After you’ve passed through the door, you should bow once more right before closing it.

Congratulations on making it in and out of the room without being seen, and on successfully completing a Japanese interview!Quick side note!

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Some of the Common Questions answered in this Article:
1. Who is eligible to apply for Japan Study Visa?
2. What are the requirements?
3. Why is it advised to go to Japan on a student visa first and not a work visa directly?
4. What are the steps for foreigners to reach permanent work in Japan?
5. What is the best time to apply?
6. What are the Dos and Don’ts while applying for Japan Study Visa?

Answers are very important to understand before applying for Japan Study Visa:

Usually, the visa for student processing for a Japanese language course in Japan takes around 6 months for the whole procedure starting from:

1. Interview with school
2. Documents verification
3. Forms filling
4. Translation of academic documents
5. Purpose of Study writing in both languages
6. Guarantor verification
7. Bank statement verification
8. Translation of bank documents
9. ID Number generation
10. COE issuance
11. Visa application and Tickets confirmation

This procedure starts with sending out applications to Japanese universities and being accepted by them, after the interview, including a number of visa-related documents approval. Also required is regular coordination with the processing school and the Japanese embassy in your country.

Also, See How to apply for Japan Study Visa

There are many other points which the student applicant must be careful about, like:

• Spelling and Dates in forms filled should not mismatch with your original document
• Your purpose of the study should match your future vision and with past experience or education
• Your interview answers should match your form information
• Your ability of Japanese language till basic study of at least 150 hrs
• While applying for the Japan visa you should be prepared with basic Japanese cultural information
• Well preparation of the reasons, like why is not your education ample enough to be able to study in Japan, or why not the amount in your guarantor bank is not enough that shows he is capable enough to sponsor you for the whole tenure, or what about the recommendation letter, that Japanese embassy is particular about.

Also, See Japanese language Study for Visa

There are mostly two intakes by the Japanese education system:

• For most Japanese schools in Japan, intake is in April and October only
• Some schools often have starting dates in January and July as well, but they don’t offer the cheap courses
• One more important point to keep in mind is how you can justify your date of admission to the immigration office
• That means it should match with your current education and your future goal

For long term courses on a student visa:

1. You need to apply approximately 6 months in advance to most language schools due to the lengthy visa application procedure.
2. If you want to study in Senmon-Gakko or Technical course in Japan you will usually need to take a Japanese language exam to show that you can fulfill their requirements.
3. The fee is higher as compared to language study in Japan through a Senmon-Gakko and it usually demands N2 with particular experience in the field you are going to apply for
4. It is therefore recommended better to apply for 1-year programs like Japanese language study in Japan before proceeding to a long-term particular field college in Japan.

Why is it advised to go to Japan on a student visa first and not a work visa directly?

There are a few reasons we can guide you to take the study visa path first.

1 It is safe: It is more likely that you get a Japanese student Visa compared to Japan work visa. Reason why?

• The company may or may not directly hire you in Japan if you don’t have experience of Living in Japan
• Japanese immigration is very strict for those companies as well who are hiring resources from foreign countries on a sole ability basis.
• You may take time justifying your abilities to Visa authorities and to Japanese companies which lead you to demotivation of leaving the process. You need at least JLPT N2

2. It is cost-effective: It may seem that we will earn in Japan and how can it be cost-effective when we choose to study in Japan first and then choose to work in Japan? However, the secret is, in your initial stages you can always start with a Part-time Job in Japan and earn your living while learning the Japanese language without getting money from your Home-country. While in case of finding a full-time job in Japan you have to first invest in your first month and that can be more expensive than you have planned.

3. It is Easy:  JLPT N5 cleared can apply for Japan Study Visa. You don’t need to gather any extra type of skills or experience in the Japanese language field. Always you can take up a Part-time Job in Japan or full-time Job in Japan once you have spent few time in Japan.

4. It’s feasible: Once you have the complete knowledge of living and spending money in Japan, Now you can adjust to the ever-changing environment in Japan and the information you provide to your Japanese hirer will quickly ensure that you are well versed in the Japanese language as well as the culture of Japan with Japanese business mannerisms

Dos and Don’ts in case of applying for Japan Study Visa:

1. Don’t ever boast about your guarantor’s income. Immigration is very strict in case of proof of income.
2. Don’t try to cover up information in a hurry that you don’t know. Always keep a record of your whole present  and history because every single information you provide must have a document.
3. Don’t think that if you have a visa of any other country, they will give you a visa for Japan too.
4. Your purpose of study be it in written form or in a verbal interview, should have all the valid reasons
5. Do make a checklist of all the documents in case of sending the set of photocopies to Japan
6. Your photographs should not be older than 1 month
7. No cutting or conceal inking on the forms filled.

There are many relevant videos on our YouTube Channel “Nihongomax”.

Don’t forget to check them out.

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Your dream of living in Japan can be fulfilled by becoming an English teacher first and then shifting yourself on some deeper for meaningful jobs in Japan depending on your nationality, level of Japanese speaking, experience in the field you want to excel in.

Living in Japan

When I went to Japan on a Japanese Despite receiving a scholarship, I have no immediate plans to teach English. I became so engrossed in Japanese language study and visiting numerous venues in Osaka for Japanese culture research that I lost track of time.

Monbu-kagakusho scholarship (MEXT)

While I was studying, I did some part-time jobs to dig deeper into Japanese culture. There, I met a lot of people from all across the country who were also interested in teaching English to Japanese people.scholarship, I do not plan to become an English teacher at first. Since I had taught English to Japanese people in India as well, I chose English teaching as an experiment since it has money and more experience of getting deeper into Japanese psychology.

As a student, the goal was to expand into the Japanese consumer market in order to create nihongomax.com. In Osaka, the average hourly wage is 1000-1100 yen. However, English teaching in Japan can even pay you to double that around i.e. 2000-2500 yen/hour.

So, if you want to be a teacher in Japan, keep the following considerations in mind:

1. Experience

Better if more than a year of English teaching experience in Japan or in your home country. Now, the payment may vary from company to company in Japan and it depends on your experience and how well versed you are in English. I have given you the average idea.

2. Native level 

Because some organisations only hire native English speakers and others rely on your TOEFL/TOEIC certification, you must be able to communicate in English. Some companies hire persons who speak English as a second language (For example, India). If you are not a native English speaker, it’s good to have TOEFL/TOEIC certification.

3. Compensation

It will vary with your level of English. Because they were native speakers and I was not, some of my coworkers were paid more than I was. However, their Japanese attitude is not skewed by nationality or other factors. They solely judge and set your salary and other compensation based on your ability.

4. Teaching certifications

It’s good to have TOEFL/TOEIC certifications. It is preferable to obtain them prior to arriving in Japan. A lot of certification courses are also available online at a low price. The reason for this is that being certified opens the door to an interview swiftly, allowing you to demonstrate your talents and abilities while also allowing you to relax. the work of grabbing the job is on you. Second, certification preparation provides you with a wealth of experience, details, and skill enhancement, all of which will reflect and assist you in your interview.

5. Japanese language level

This is nice to have but not required, according to the hiring companies. But if you ask me, it is as important as any of the above things. I’ve encountered a lot of teachers who haven’t even had a dialogue about Japanese ability and are still struggling. If you want to survive at a Japanese public school, you must know Japanese. Your ability to communicate in Japanese will determine whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school. You will be put in primary school if your Japanese is good. This is due to the fact that most elementary school teachers are illiterate in English. If you can speak a little Japanese, you will go to middle school and if you can’t speak Japanese at all you will go to high school.

Learn Japanese in Delhi

6. Visa

If you are already in Japan, the visa process is easy. The company will act as your guarantor and handle all of the paperwork. All you have to do now is go to the Immigration office and get your new residency card. I was already on a Student visa so I didn’t have to do much either.

7. As a Tourist in Japan

If you are not in Japan, you will have to come on a tourist visa and then complete the work visa process. For a period of 90 days, you can only visit Japan as a tourist. If you are not currently in Japan but wish to apply for such positions, you should first learn about the visa process.

8. Your Location

Once you are in Japan, I suggest you apply for jobs that are available in your current location in Japan. Moving to Japan is not easy. It was expensive. If you apply to the city that you are already living in, chances are that they will give you the schools that are close to you. Companies save money on transportation expenditures (since they pay for your transportation) and you save time by doing so.

9. Interview process

The interview process itself is not very difficult. You will first be required to send the essential documents, such as mark sheets, certificates, and residency cards. They will schedule an interview after this is completed. Now, this is different for different companies. I was employed after only a 10-minute phone call. Many other foreigners go through 2-3 rounds.

Also, see

Interview in Japan

10. If you are selected

They will give you the offer letter and which will all the necessary information like joining date, compensation, holidays, etc. If you are not chosen, you will receive an email expressing your disappointment. This is one of my favourite things about Japan: they are always professional, no matter what.

11. Training

The training lasts anything from 2 to 5 days. On the first day, you will meet one or two teachers from the schools to which you have been assigned. During your contract period, you will have a lot of interactions with these teachers. Japanese people are very friendly and it is for your own benefit. It’s a good idea to inquire about the school, the pupils, and a little about them.

12. Some common rules

That you might have to follow are:

1. Interact with the students but be polite to them.
2. Don’t use your phone too much on the school campus.
3. Don’t go out of the school campus in break time.
4. No smoking on the school campus.
5. Always be on time and in case of absent or late, be prepared with reason and proof. It’s preferable if you can communicate adequately ahead of time.
6. Get to know your coworkers because it’ll be a terrific way to learn on the job..

13. Salary

Salary in Japan for English teachers start from 25万円 (2,50,000 yen) per month and it goes up to 40万円(4,00,000 yen) per month.It costs between 2,00,000 and 3,00,000 INR every month. And, as stated in Saving Money in Japan, it is a good number because you can save a total of 1,00,000 INR per month. So if you have read that article and understood the right places to shop, live, you can save good money to send to your Home country.

Also, see

Saving Money in Japan

14. What to expect from English teaching jobs

As many of you already know, Japanese schools are quite structured. You will be provided with your schedule. There will be an English teacher working with you and you will be required to make lesson plans, games, and activities with this teacher.

Also, see

Expenses in Japan

Just be punctual, To succeed in teaching English, you must be polite and well-versed in the Japanese language. After that (usually in 6 months), you can aspire to achieve your ideal job in Japan. When it comes to work, the Japanese are very courteous and nice, but when it comes to time, talks, facts, and reasons, they immediately reject a person who is not disciplined about time, talks, facts, and reasons. They make up their minds quickly, so I recommend that you take these matters more seriously than we Indians do..

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The cost of living in Japan can be very expensive or it can be very cheap. This solely depends on your spending habits. Another thing to consider is the kind of Part-time Job and how many hours of Part-time Job you are doing.

On average, a student can earn 12 to 15 maan (1 maan is 10,000 yen) per month.It can also be 20 main a month, which is controlled by the Embassy which is processing the visa in the host country.

The whole algorithm goes around your processing institute by whom you are being sent to Japan. In most cases, it depends on what and how they guide you. Keep on reading to understand all about savings and job salaries while you make most of it in Japan.

As I had mentioned earlier also the cost of living in Japan varies according to your spending habits if you party very much and spend on girls, beer, discos, bars, and on chicken it will leave you with no surplus or savings. On the other hand, if you want a balance between your job and enjoyment in Japan, it will result in savings and excellent enjoyment with all the Japanese language and cultural learnings. These factors will go a long in you eventually getting a high-paying job in Japan, after completion of your language course.

Schools in Japan charge a tuition fee and several other fees like insurance, registration cost, tuition cost, material cost, taxes, accommodation processing charges, Job processing charges, introduction fees, and any other charges. It is really important to clear all these matters with your processing institute while discussing the fee.

Usually, one year course at a Japanese language school costs approximately 900,000 Yen, excluding living costs such as accommodation, food, travel, etc. SenmonGakko costs approximately twice as much but prices differ from school to school.

As far as the living expenses are concerned, if you study in other cities where the accommodation and travel costs are low you might get by with fewer expenses, but in bigger cities like Tokyo, etc. it is easier to spend much more especially if you live in your apartment.

Many people think that Japan is expensive but this is not entirely true. Food is cheaper than Europe, not least considering the quality that you get. Student accommodation, on the other hand, can be a bit costly in Tokyo considering the size and standard that you get.

There are many videos on our YouTube Channel “Nihongomax”.

Don’t forget to have a look.

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Before globalization, there was no distinguishing factor based on nationality for foreigners in Japan. Every nationality was taken into consideration about an individual’s knowledge of the Japanese language and the skill set necessary for a job in Japan.

However, recently the Japanese corporates have started preferring Japanese candidates for Jobs over other nationalities. For example, in some cases, the English teaching companies prefer native English teachers for their job offering, irrespective of the fact that an Indian/Asian candidate possesses all the necessary qualifications and skills.

One encouraging thing is that it is already very difficult for Japanese companies to find a suitable candidate for their job requirement, who can be up against their strict regime and specifications. So this ensures that there is no discrimination in terms of nationality. So one need not worry over nationality, the main ingredients required to get a job and be successful in Japan are knowledge of the Japanese language and respect for the culture and behavior of Japanese society.

Since the relations between the countries of India and Japan have grown very closer in the last few decades, the trade and business opportunities have also grown a lot of times, as compared to the earlier decades. Consequently, there are many companies and jobs available that specifically deal with the Indian market and hence they require Indian people, who are well versed in the Japanese language.

This ensures that there is no language or cultural barrier while dealing with people of India or another country. There are several companies in Osaka, Chiba, Saitama, Tokyo, Nagoya, and other areas which are dealing in traveling, customer relations, ticketing, advertising, market research, IT, and other fields too that hire Indians and resources from India seriously.

Indians in Japan speak several different languages. Also, there is little relationship between religion or language and profession among Indians. On the whole, Tokyo and Osaka, also Kobe has many Indian living areas.
There are Indian temples in both Kobe and Tokyo and many Indians are in small and medium enterprises. They have adapted to Japanese society, food and culture. Many are successfully working in skilled professions.

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If you are an Indian there is good news for you!!!.

There are lot many Indians now in Japan making their livelihood, be it Osaka, Tokyo, Nagoya, Saitama, Chiba, Toyama, Kobe, Fukuoka, Akita, Hiroshima, Kawasaki, or even in remote areas.

Before the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the number of Indians shifting to Japan surged so high that the immigrants had to update their system and many regulations that govern the number permitted for Visa.

There is thus no scarcity of Indian community or Indian students or Indian food. There are many very well-established Indian families living in Japan for a very long. Their next generations are getting complete nationality with equal rights of education etc.

There are a large number of Indian restaurants and the main source of income of many Indians, comes from food. Indian food is also quite popular and considered delicious in Japan and the number of Japanese people who really like eating Indian food is not an insignificant number in Japan.

They serve all kinds and varieties of food and exist almost everywhere in Japan if searched on the internet. Also, they vend Indian spices and pickles too. This means that any person can help himself by cooking on his own and still not miss the Indian taste.

Japanese food tastes and looks completely different from Indian cuisine. Though Japanese food is also very tasty and healthy, it is just the opposite in comparison to Indian food in some aspects.

However if one thinks to have food in an Indian restaurant on a daily basis, three square meals a day, this might not be possible if cost and health perspective is considered. Since in Japan the main ingredients of Indian food is imported or purchased from other sources, it eventually becomes very costly to prepare with all good quality standards and that’s why the cost is inevitably high.

The cost of such food is so high that ironically it becomes luxury food for a normal salaried person. Eating out at an Indian restaurant is thus not likely to be your daily food source.

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Suits every budget.

Those who go to Japan for the first time for Jobs in this coveted country should go for shared apartments accommodation. These are very much popular to become the first accommodation for a newcomer to the country as they are less expensive and also the procedural formalities are less.

Employer companies also prefer to keep their personnel in the shared apartments since they provide basic amenities with kitchen and other facilities like refrigerators, Washing machines, Microwave, Kitchen utensils, TV, Bath-Tub, Heater, AC, Furniture, Iron, etc. on a shared basis.

This reduces the need to arrange things that a foreigner may need and is not aware of. This can be very tricky and stressful for a first-timer in Japan. The average expense per month can come down to as cheap as 30,000 or 40,000 yen a month which is considered a very satisfactory number because living in Japan can be expensive otherwise. These apartments come in handy, clean, and well-arranged as the overall Japanese system is.

For those who are on travel purposes or for a short duration, Japan offers a wide range of accommodation types in both Japanese and Western styles, including some unconventional forms such as capsule hotels also.

For temporary visitors, the day rates can range from 1,000 yen per person in a dormitory to over 50,000 yen per person in a first-class hotel or ryokan. Since here we are talking from the perspective of saving money while on a job in Japan, the shared apartments accommodation is an excellent choice.

It is highly recommended to check and confirm that your accommodation is pre-fixed or arranged beforehand by the company you are going to for the job. Even if you wish to change places after a month or so, that won’t be much of a trouble. Once you settle in, in most cases the country and its people are so helpful and systematic, a foreigner quickly understands that changing apartments is meaningless.

What about Accommodation in Japan as a student?

Lots of excellent choices for students!!

The most obvious type of housing is a student dorm. Dormitories are usually shared among foreign students. University dorms in Japan are usually not too expensive and are often located near the university, which can help students save on travel expenses.

Homestays: A number of schools offer the possibility to do homestay with a Japanese family. Not only is this a perfect way to save money on housing while studying in Japan, it’s also an unforgettable opportunity to gain firsthand experience of Japanese culture and to practice your language skills!

Well-furnished hostels with regularly used appliances such as Refrigerators, Washing machines, microwaves, kitchen utensils, TV, Bath-Tub, Heater, AC, Furniture, Iron, etc. are easily available for students in Japan.

Most students stay in either shared houses or apartments; however, the standard for student dormitories is usually the same and very uniform in Japan. Rooms can be small but conveniently furnished with Refrigerator, Washing machine, Microwave, Kitchen utensils, TV, Bath-Tub, Heater, AC, Furniture, Iron, and other amenities are usually attached.
In addition to this, there are all kinds of kitchen facilities available like Suihanki (i.e. rice cooker), Oven, wash-liquids, Utensil drier, etc. Also, the bath area is usually equipped with Hot and cold water options, hair drier, cloth baskets, and other basic things.

The share house is the new trend that has emerged in Japan in recent times very fast. You can easily perform initial arrangements for the cheapest hostel and the facilities over various applications available. There are many formalities to be done before the booking of hostel providing the safety measures and instructions to all the newcomers. The best part is that the co-dwellers from various countries usually help each other and it becomes another opportunity to learn cross-country culture.

There is a long video showing the facilities of Hostels including kitchen, bathroom, etc. on our YouTube Channel “Nihongomax”. Don’t forget to have a look.

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The average salary in Japan is around 2 to 3 Lakh yen a month, according to various surveys by Japan government. The usual payout as a fresher full-time employee usually starts with 2 Lakh yen a month and it can increase with time and policy as per the particular company. However, there is a bonus system in every company that usually gives an amount equal to 2 or 3 months of salary per year. If that amount is added in per month salary then it can come to around 2.5 Lakh yen per month.

The jobs in a particular field like IT with an experience of more than 3 or 4 years can give you a salary of 4 to 5 Lakh yen a month in addition to the yearly bonus as mentioned earlier. However if we consider saving money while living in Japan, we have to consider the living cost also. As we have heard that living costs in Japan can be high, I strongly recommend that you should adopt a wait and watch policy first when you start earning in Japan. Now the reason why I have many times advised this is because Japan is a land of a splurge.

There can be many high-tech products and activities that can make you allured slip away your hard-earned money and leave you with very less savings. Savings in Japan also may vary according to your spending habits like if your party very much and spend on girls, beer, discos, bars, chicken it will drastically show you no profits. On the other hand, if you make a balance between your job and enjoyment in Japan it will result you in good savings and excellent enjoyment with all the Japanese language learning and necessary stuff for your future career.

Important is to make social connections and your network strong which can take up to a few months or maybe a few days as Japanese people as very cooperative if you know Japanese language and act according to their culture.

Now coming to numbers, the estimated day to day expenses break up is given below on which average monthly savings can be calculated:
Rent 50000
Electricity 3000
Internet 2000
Gas 1000
Mobile 8000
Transportation 10000
Breakfast 15000
Lunch 20000
Dinner 20000
Coffee 6000
Gym 10000
Other 5000
Here it is clearly visible that a wise person can control his/her monthly expenditure to 1.5 Lakh yen a month living a satisfactorily better lifestyle in Japan working and enjoying life while saving money for his/her future career.

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