Comments for GET to JAPAN http://gettojapan.com Sun, 12 May 2013 14:37:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Internships in Japan by Fab http://gettojapan.com/internship-in-japan#comment-16555 Fab Sun, 12 May 2013 14:37:54 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=202#comment-16555 Thanks for the comment. Traditional Japanese companies usually don't offer internships like American or European companies do. They SOMETIMES offer something like a two weeks company tour through all kinds of departments but I honestly doubt that would be a good use of our time. I can only recommend doing some research on foreign companies in Japan and looking for an internship there. Most companies offer some kind of internship but the big and popular ones have long waiting lists and you have to apply now if you want to do an internship in late 2014. Internships on short notice might be difficult but many companies now also have problems finding good applicants due to 3/11. Thanks for the comment.
Traditional Japanese companies usually don’t offer internships like American or European companies do. They SOMETIMES offer something like a two weeks company tour through all kinds of departments but I honestly doubt that would be a good use of our time.
I can only recommend doing some research on foreign companies in Japan and looking for an internship there. Most companies offer some kind of internship but the big and popular ones have long waiting lists and you have to apply now if you want to do an internship in late 2014. Internships on short notice might be difficult but many companies now also have problems finding good applicants due to 3/11.

]]> Comment on Internships in Japan by M.Sultan http://gettojapan.com/internship-in-japan#comment-16393 M.Sultan Wed, 08 May 2013 06:24:32 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=202#comment-16393 Hi,I'm looking for an internship in Japan, i'm currently studying Services Management in Malaysia. I'll be visiting my family in Tokyo and I have to spend about a month. Since i'll be having a lot of time I was hoping if anyone can recommend any Japanese companies that might be offering internship for a short period of time. Hi,I’m looking for an internship in Japan, i’m currently studying Services Management in Malaysia. I’ll be visiting my family in Tokyo and I have to spend about a month. Since i’ll be having a lot of time I was hoping if anyone can recommend any Japanese companies that might be offering internship for a short period of time.

]]> Comment on All you need to know about the new residence management system in Japan – Part II by Fab http://gettojapan.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-residence-management-system-in-japan-part-ii#comment-14267 Fab Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:10:46 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=561#comment-14267 Why would they cancel your visa? As long as you have a valid visa and return to Japan before your re-entry permit expires, there will be no issue. You can even keep your alien registration card until it expires before you change to the new resident card. But as under the old system you have to make sure you report your new address to the responsible ward office/city hall. Why would they cancel your visa?
As long as you have a valid visa and return to Japan before your re-entry permit expires, there will be no issue. You can even keep your alien registration card until it expires before you change to the new resident card.
But as under the old system you have to make sure you report your new address to the responsible ward office/city hall.

]]> Comment on All you need to know about the new residence management system in Japan – Part II by Big Blue http://gettojapan.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-residence-management-system-in-japan-part-ii#comment-14131 Big Blue Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:44:53 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=561#comment-14131 My question is the same as David above. I am a permanent resident, and reside outside of Japan. My re-entry permit is valid, but I am afraid that when I return to Japan and register in this new system, that my permanent resident visa might be rejected. David, who is more-or-less in the same situation as I am, said that there was no problem at the immigration office, and he was able to maintain his permanent resident status. Under what circumstances can immigration revoke someone's permanent residency when registering in the new system? I will be in Japan in 2 weeks, hopefully my trip to the immigration office will be just like David's. My question is the same as David above. I am a permanent resident, and reside outside of Japan. My re-entry permit is valid, but I am afraid that when I return to Japan and register in this new system, that my permanent resident visa might be rejected. David, who is more-or-less in the same situation as I am, said that there was no problem at the immigration office, and he was able to maintain his permanent resident status.

Under what circumstances can immigration revoke someone’s permanent residency when registering in the new system? I will be in Japan in 2 weeks, hopefully my trip to the immigration office will be just like David’s.

]]> Comment on Internships in Japan by Terrie Lloyd http://gettojapan.com/internship-in-japan#comment-13823 Terrie Lloyd Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:42:38 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=202#comment-13823 Hope it's appropriate to respond here about internships with companies. We are actively soliciting interns, per the following. Thanks and best regards, Terrie ***************** Description www.japantourist.jp is an inbound travel website owned and operated by Metropolis magazine, Japan's largest English-language magazine (www.metropolis.co.jp). We are looking for one or more interns for a period of between 1-3 months, to work in Tokyo, taking photos and writing short stories about city locations that might be interesting to foreign tourists. This is an unpaid position, but board and food, transport to and from the place of work, and any incidental work-related costs will be covered. Intern is expected to arrange own travel to Tokyo, return. This internship is available for any applicable period between March 2013 and October 2013. Responsibilities * Reporting to the website content manager, receive a list of locations that we wish to have covered. * Traveling by public transport, view the locations requested, take photos and video of the locations, talk to the operators of each location for background information, and taking notes * Returning to the office, write up the trip experience and unique points of each location, and post to the site * Receiving guidance from the content manager, review and correct work * Proposing own ideas for stories * Working with other contributors to help them improve their content online. Requirements Photography experience and a portfolio of work done so far. Ability to write clear, concise English. Applicant should be over the age of 16, and have a valid passport. Driver's licence not required (Tokyo has excellent public transportation). How To Apply E-mail JapanTourist.jp publisher -- terrie.lloyd@japantourist.jp. Hope it’s appropriate to respond here about internships with companies. We are actively soliciting interns, per the following. Thanks and best regards, Terrie

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Description
http://www.japantourist.jp is an inbound travel website owned and operated by Metropolis magazine, Japan’s largest English-language magazine (www.metropolis.co.jp). We are looking for one or more interns for a period of between 1-3 months, to work in Tokyo, taking photos and writing short stories about city locations that might be interesting to foreign tourists. This is an unpaid position, but board and food, transport to and from the place of work, and any incidental work-related costs will be covered. Intern is expected to arrange own travel to Tokyo, return. This internship is available for any applicable period between March 2013 and October 2013.

Responsibilities
* Reporting to the website content manager, receive a list of locations that we wish to have covered. * Traveling by public transport, view the locations requested, take photos and video of the locations, talk to the operators of each location for background information, and taking notes * Returning to the office, write up the trip experience and unique points of each location, and post to the site * Receiving guidance from the content manager, review and correct work * Proposing own ideas for stories * Working with other contributors to help them improve their content online.

Requirements
Photography experience and a portfolio of work done so far. Ability to write clear, concise English. Applicant should be over the age of 16, and have a valid passport. Driver’s licence not required (Tokyo has excellent public transportation).

How To Apply
E-mail JapanTourist.jp publisher — terrie.lloyd@japantourist.jp.

]]> Comment on All you need to know about the new residence management system in Japan – Part II by Fab http://gettojapan.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-residence-management-system-in-japan-part-ii#comment-9181 Fab Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:07:09 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=561#comment-9181 That's a very good question actually. To my understanding foreigners now have to follow the same rules Japanese have to follow when they move. That means they also have to tell their ward office when they are leaving the country (it's the same 転居届 - tenkyotodoke you have to submit when you move out of your current ward/city). Main reason behind that is taxes because based on the registration as of January 1st of every year they calculate your resident tax. If you are just leaving you current ward and moving to another ward/city then you have to inform your old ward office first before you can register at the new one. I'd say it's the regular 2 weeks but as we all know there is no real fee/penalty if it takes a bit longer anyway. But if you leave Japan for good, I don't think it really matters. I'd surprised if they charge you if come back some time later. That’s a very good question actually. To my understanding foreigners now have to follow the same rules Japanese have to follow when they move. That means they also have to tell their ward office when they are leaving the country (it’s the same 転居届 – tenkyotodoke you have to submit when you move out of your current ward/city). Main reason behind that is taxes because based on the registration as of January 1st of every year they calculate your resident tax.

If you are just leaving you current ward and moving to another ward/city then you have to inform your old ward office first before you can register at the new one. I’d say it’s the regular 2 weeks but as we all know there is no real fee/penalty if it takes a bit longer anyway.

But if you leave Japan for good, I don’t think it really matters. I’d surprised if they charge you if come back some time later.

]]> Comment on Collaboration with the Naganuma School by Fab http://gettojapan.com/collaboration-with-the-naganuma-school#comment-9180 Fab Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:59:27 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=583#comment-9180 Thanks for the comment! My everyday Japanese was quite solid (N2). I could read about 70% of newspapers and understand about the same from the news/shows on TV. After the 10 months it definitely pushed my comprehension to about 90% and I took/passed N1 after the 10 months. More important than that though is that it helped me a lot to improve my business Japanese. We did a lot of role plays and simulations to prepare for working in a Japanese environment and the classes had really great impact on my business Japanese. Thanks for the comment!

My everyday Japanese was quite solid (N2). I could read about 70% of newspapers and understand about the same from the news/shows on TV.

After the 10 months it definitely pushed my comprehension to about 90% and I took/passed N1 after the 10 months. More important than that though is that it helped me a lot to improve my business Japanese. We did a lot of role plays and simulations to prepare for working in a Japanese environment and the classes had really great impact on my business Japanese.

]]> Comment on All you need to know about the new residence management system in Japan – Part II by Vera http://gettojapan.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-residence-management-system-in-japan-part-ii#comment-9123 Vera Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:59:52 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=561#comment-9123 Hello, As I could not find any information about this so far, I thought you might know about this: Do you know if there is a specific deadline to give notice of departure to the ward office? Is is the usual 2-weeks-time frame? Thank you very much for your support already in advance. Vera Hello,

As I could not find any information about this so far, I thought you might know about this:
Do you know if there is a specific deadline to give notice of departure to the ward office? Is is the usual 2-weeks-time frame?

Thank you very much for your support already in advance.

Vera

]]> Comment on Collaboration with the Naganuma School by wam http://gettojapan.com/collaboration-with-the-naganuma-school#comment-9030 wam Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:59:06 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=583#comment-9030 Hello, i'm planning to attend this school in January. I was wondering what was your level before entering (speaking, understanding and kanji) and what it became after 3, 6 and 10 months. At least if you remember... And also, how were the business class. Thanks. Hello,
i’m planning to attend this school in January.

I was wondering what was your level before entering (speaking, understanding and kanji) and what it became after 3, 6 and 10 months.

At least if you remember…

And also, how were the business class.

Thanks.

]]> Comment on All you need to know about the new residence management system in Japan – Part II by David http://gettojapan.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-residence-management-system-in-japan-part-ii#comment-8167 David Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:08:42 +0000 http://gettojapan.com/?p=561#comment-8167 Hello again, I just wanted to let you know that I went to my nearest regional immigration office as soon as I arrived back in Japan and applied for a residence card, and within about 40 minutes had it in my hand. The validity of the card is 7 years and I applied for a new re-entry permit at the same time which is now of 5 years' validity. As soon as the officer saw that I had permanent residency he ticked all the boxes and processed my application straight away without asking a single question about why I am not currently residing in Japan and/or why I wouldn't be returning within the one year now allowed without needing a re-entry permit. Such a relief that I now have 5 years before I need to re-apply for anything... Hello again,
I just wanted to let you know that I went to my nearest regional immigration office as soon as I arrived back in Japan and applied for a residence card, and within about 40 minutes had it in my hand. The validity of the card is 7 years and I applied for a new re-entry permit at the same time which is now of 5 years’ validity. As soon as the officer saw that I had permanent residency he ticked all the boxes and processed my application straight away without asking a single question about why I am not currently residing in Japan and/or why I wouldn’t be returning within the one year now allowed without needing a re-entry permit. Such a relief that I now have 5 years before I need to re-apply for anything…

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