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eBook Download: UnframedWorld discount code: RamenNoodles

Explore the myriad opportunities for personal and professional growth in Japan! This eBook outlines various paths you can take, from high school and university exchanges to gap years and sabbaticals. Learn about essential pre-trip preparations, budgeting for a visit, and tips for navigating life in Japan, including must-see destinations and cultural insights. Plus, discover resources to enhance your Japanese language skills and secure employment. Whether you're a student or a professional, this guide will help you create your unique journey in Japan!

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eBook Download: UnframedWorld discount code: RamenNoodles

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  1. eBook Download: UnframedWorld.com discount code: RamenNoodles

  2. eBook Download: UnframedWorld.com discount code: RamenNoodles

  3. 始めましょう！

  4. ME - Age 4

  5. ME - Age 15

  6. ME - Age 24 not me me not me

  7. Create an Opportunity a) Where could Japan possibly tie into my situation? b) Where can I create a gap in my life?

  8. Create an Opportunity • High School • Home-stay • Exchange • University • Study Abroad • Independent Study • Temporary Transfer • Non-Students • Transition/Gap Years • Inter-Company Transfers • Business with Japan Market • Sabbaticals or teaching ESL • Career changes • Missions Trips

  9. 3 Pre-Trip Essentials TicketsMoneyVisa

  10. Money 2 Week Tour in Japan Food: $20 Fun: $15 Travel: $10 Lodging: $30 $75/day x 14days = $1050 $1050 + $1450 = $2600 (plane tix)

  11. Money 2 Week Tour in Japan crazy cheap version Food: $20 Fun: $15 Travel: $10 Lodging: couchsurfing $45/day x 14days = $630 $630 + $0 = $630              (plane tix = drug testing $)

  12. Money 1 MONTH COST OF LIVING $1375

  13. Visas (Tourist only) 90 180/365

  14. Happy Travel

  15. Hiroshima Weekend

  16. Hiroshima Weekend To Hiroshima: Bullet $130 1hr Bus $65 6hr Seasonal Deals JR Pass Around Town: Trains $2+ Street Car $1.50+ Bike Rental $5/day Miyajima Ferry $2 Taxi $7+ Lodging: Hostel $25 Hotel $40+ Net Cafe $15 Capsule $25 Couch Surfing $0

  17. BEST Destinations UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  18. ?

  19. 日本語 POWER UPs

  20. Survival Pack(3min 2x/day for 1wk) • Excuse me - sumimasen • I don’t understand. - wakarimasen • Please wait - chotto matte kudasai • Thank you - domou arigatou • Primitive Pack(15min 2x/day for 1wk) • Survival Pack • Greetings • This/That/Here/There • Directions • Question words • Counters 1-10 • Katakana Alphabet

  21. Fluency Pack(as much as you got) • Key Tools: • Personalized immersion environment • Anki SRS program (free) • Remembering the Kanji 1 ($30) • Tae Kim's Grammar Guide (free)  • 2001 Kanji Odyssey ($30) For more on fluency, visit ajatt.com

  22. Immersion = Easy Learning

  23. Employment & Visas    Attract Attention  + Winner Image        Hired

  24. Attract Attention Step 1: Apply Everywhere (5-10 apps/day) Step 2: Direct Contact

  25. Winner Image Cover Letter: Well worded & no typos Resume: Relevant info first & concise

  26. Interview • Be Confident • Prepare ahead of time • Ask about: • Insurance & Benefits • Visa Sponsorship • Salary • Vacation Time • Apartments, bank account help, etc... • Transportation Expenses

  27. Non-ESL Jobs

  28. Visa Trivia Q1: Can a Temporary Visitor Visa be changed into a Working Visa without leaving Japan?

  29. Visa Trivia Q1: Can a Temporary Visitor Visa be changed into a Working Visa without leaving Japan? A1: Yes.

  30. Visa Trivia Q2: Do I need a 4 year undergrad degree to get a Working Visa?

  31. Visa Trivia Q2: Do I need a 4 year undergrad degree to get a Working Visa? A2: No, but you must prove your qualification with either: • Degree • Certificate • Experience

  32. Visa Trivia Q3: Can I work if I only have a Student Visa?

  33. Visa Trivia Q3: Can I work if I only have a Student Visa? A3: No. However, you can work 28hrs/week with a Permit to Engage in Activity Other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted.

  34. Profile of a Lifer • 4 year rule • Connected with natives (often married one) • Accepted role as foreigner in society • Learned Japanese • Employed in non-ESL job

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