Moon Living Abroad Japan by Ruthy Kanagy

Author:Ruthy Kanagy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avalon Travel
Published: 2017-03-17T04:00:00+00:00

Self-Employment

Some people come to Japan with a drive to start their own business. Others work for an employer for a few years, perhaps teaching English, and then decide to branch out on their own. Whatever the path, many Americans and other internationals have found a niche doing what they like and calling all the shots. Among the self-employed people I know in Japan are Web designers, video producers, photographers, restaurant owners, translators, English school operators, agribusiness owners, and more.

Benefits of self-employment include being your own boss, having control over the product or service you sell, setting your own hours, choosing whom to hire, and possibly hand-picking your clients. On the other hand, it takes capital to start a business, and if you are not a Japanese citizen or a permanent resident, it is difficult to obtain a bank loan. You will need a Japanese sponsor to get a proper working visa and help secure funds. Language skills also play a pivotal role—if your business targets only English speakers, you may be able to get by without knowing much Japanese. However, if you hope to work with Japanese customers, advanced language skills are a must. One solution may be to have a Japanese partner (or spouse) to help with the business. Finally, keep in mind that your customers will demand very high standards of quality and customer service.

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