Ganbatte Means Go for It!: ... Get Hired in Japan

“So you want to live and work in Japan? Well…take it from one who’s done just that: Pack your bags, pull up your socks, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime.” This book walks you through how to land a job teaching English (as well as many other opportunities beyond that) in Japan. It contains a wealth of resource information, with the addition of experiences, insights, and recommendations by thirty contributors with recent experience, or who currently live and work in Japan. Inside you’ll find: • The all important quiz: Do You Have What It Takes? • Step by step instructions on: Researching from Home Preparing for the Move to Japan Arriving in Japan Finding a Place to Live • The Contemporary Job Market and What You’ll Need to Land a Job in Japan • Dealing with Immigration • Extensive list of resources Survival Tips Cultural Do’s & Don’ts Books We Like Movies We Like Useful Telephone Numbers