Turning Japanese: A Westerner's Guide to Living and Working in the Far East

So You Want to Live in Japan?Every year, thousands of people from around the world make the journey to the Land of the Rising Sun in order to work primarily as language instructors. Due to the Japanese government's desire to improve English proficiency, there is a great demand to draw native speakers. But living and working in Japan poses a number of unique challenges, some of which you may not be prepared for. In this book, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions covering a variety of topics, including finding a job in Japan, obtaining a visa, learning the language, coping with culture shock, and much, much more! If you've always been curious about living in Japan but didn't know where to start, then this is the book for you!