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The Working Holiday Visa for Japan is a special program to help encourage the exchange of young people. This program makes it possible for citizens of one country to enter the other primarily for a holiday over an extended period, and also to engage in employment as an incidental aspect of their trip in order to supplement their travel funds.
Please note it is for a limited list of countries and ages, see below:
The student visa is meant for full-time study, while the Working Holiday visa is meant for mainly travel in Japan, and is more flexible. The student visa recently requires 150 hours of study or JLPT N5 or equivalent to apply, however it is not needed for the Working Holiday Visa. If your main purpose is to study, you should apply for a student visa.
On a working holiday visa, it is possible to join a conversation-based language school for 3 months or so, to get you started on learning basic conversation and Japanese language to live in Japan. Academic courses are also possible for a few months, such as studying towards getting a JLPT N5 (beginner level).
We are creating an e-book, covering:
– Time-frame
– Tips on applying
– Specific websites for each country
– Mistakes to avoid
– Suggested itinerary
– Preparation checklist
– Tips on cultural insights & manners
– Tips for flying & step-by-step airport guidance
– Guide on your first hours in Japan
– How to get a travel card
– How to register your address in Japan
– Guidance on going to the town hall
– Step by step guidance on signing up to mandatory health insurance in Japan
– How to open a bank account in Japan
– Practical guide on sending mail overseas
– What to do when you change your address in Japan
– How to sign up to mail forwarding
– Tips on sending luggage to your next accommodation
– Recommended places to avoid tourist traps
– Tips on finding work in Japan
– Free application support to language schools in Japan
– Introduction to accommodation providers with English assistance, actively wanting international people to stay.
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