find work & housing in JAPAN as a foreigner! *step by step guide*

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  • Hi hi! Many of you ask questions about living in Japan so here is a step by step guide on how to find a job and apartment in Japan as a foreigner:) I have worked for 3 different companies while living in Japan and have lived in both share houses and apartments. If you have any other questions comment them down below!
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    -for work
    gaijinpot.com/
    jobsinjapan.com/
    -for housing
    www.tokyocityapartments.net/
    gaijinpot.com/
    www.oakhouse.jp/eng/
    gghouse.co.jp/en/
    www.sakura-house.com/
    www.social-apartment.com/eng
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  • @ryancrouse
    @ryancrouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    The way I’ve been searching this the past week… I’m moving to Tokyo early May and your video has come at perfect timing

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Haha perfect timing! Good luck moving to Tokyo!🤗

    • @LaRosables
      @LaRosables 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi! I would love to know if you got a visa and how you’re moving during the pandemic! 🙂

    • @akaricat_
      @akaricat_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      with school, in Japan and you don't know the language. What will I be able to do as an English speaker

    • @Mimikyu560
      @Mimikyu560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How is it going?

    • @natii10
      @natii10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Omg stop a(ryan)a what are you doing here

  • @nicoled55
    @nicoled55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This video brought back memories… I lived in Tokyo from August 2018-January 2021! I remember when I was trying to find an apartment, I went with a Japanese friend to a real estate company, and the agent called about 50 landlords on my behalf… which I was denied to all but two places. It was soooo discouraging, but everything worked out in the end.

  • @ElleAlly5590
    @ElleAlly5590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This video is so insightful even as someone who is not planning to move over, it is actually quite eye opening to see how it’s really like & I hope Gaijin Pot sponsors you for the lovely review you did for them!

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg thanks for watching!!💖

  • @GabbieFickle
    @GabbieFickle ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm so happy I found your channel! I'm planning to move to Japan in a year after I graduate Uni. This is really helpful. 🥰

  • @adiba_anni
    @adiba_anni 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your video pop up on time like i literally needed this type of video. Very informative. Thank you.

  • @NiK-rz9zn
    @NiK-rz9zn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’m planning to go to Japan and work there, your video was such a good timing! I’m now fully informed about all of the processes!
    Thank you so much!
    Have a nice day!

  • @katchatt9827
    @katchatt9827 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't even want to move to Japan, but your videos are just so fun to watch that i've been bingeing lol

  • @Mel_2091
    @Mel_2091 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh wow you’re an angel really, I needed that so bad. You basically did the work for us, thank you ♥️

  • @sakipan
    @sakipan ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm moving to Tokyo next month and the TH-cam gods blessed me with this perfect video on my explore page!! ARGH!! The way you express your words, explain everything in so much DETAIL & don't gate keep anything!!! This video was so so helpful.. thank you so much! I've binge watched a few of your other videos & I would really love to see a video on all the jobs you had during your time in Tokyo! Sounds like you've had such an interesting fun time over there, sending love xx from Australia :)

  • @airaasisguinsayan8802
    @airaasisguinsayan8802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Still in college but planning on moving and working in Japan after grad. Sending love from the Philippines 💖. So thankful for your vids.

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!🥰 and that’s amazing wishing you the best of luck!!✨

  • @maisaehsan4786
    @maisaehsan4786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was so helpful! Love your content! I'm planning to move to Japan soon and I appreciate your content so much.

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m so glad! Best of luck moving to Japan!🥰

  • @megongaga1984
    @megongaga1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You've quickly become one of my favorite TH-camrs! I love your personality and your content! 😻 🌸🌸🌸

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww thank you so so much!!😭💕

  • @helloitsikram6622
    @helloitsikram6622 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you so much for this , you have no idea how helpful this is ❤

  • @ksr9760
    @ksr9760 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    PLEASE do not ever rent your place/share house with GG House!! It‘s the worst, the company is so shady

  • @247hustlerr
    @247hustlerr ปีที่แล้ว

    Super useful! Thanks for making this video

  • @qplzmwoskxn
    @qplzmwoskxn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for thisvideo! I live in Japan right now, but through the navy. I get out in a year and a half but want to move out here afterwards. This was very helpful!

  • @kaylapaige2797
    @kaylapaige2797 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love and appreciate you so much for this video so helpful ❤

  • @KianaMid
    @KianaMid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was so insightful!!

  • @m0nt4ro
    @m0nt4ro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is such a helpful video thank you!!

  • @derMann901
    @derMann901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:28 the scene sold me

  • @uassmine8960
    @uassmine8960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your videos they are helpful 😊

  • @M1lkyneR0tty
    @M1lkyneR0tty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all your videos !!!

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!🥰🥰

  • @jaripan9227
    @jaripan9227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I discovered your channel just a few days ago and I'm binge watching all of the videos! This one is especially super helpful because I'm planning to go to Japan in September, but I still don't know if I want to go there to study or to work😂

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahah thank you!!💜 Ahhh you must be so excited!

    • @seanjin3654
      @seanjin3654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did it work out?

    • @jaripan9227
      @jaripan9227 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seanjin3654 still working on it, sadly :')

    • @seanjin3654
      @seanjin3654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jaripan9227 All good you got this, I wanna do it one day too I'm still too young tho

    • @jaripan9227
      @jaripan9227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seanjin3654 thanks! We are going to do it, sooner or later!!

  • @user-ih2ki9ou8q
    @user-ih2ki9ou8q 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only discovered your channel recently but I love your videos! 💖

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so glad thank you!:’) 💕

  • @nadayyya
    @nadayyya 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'll be moving to Japan next year since my husband is relocating there for a job. As a (future) trailing spouse, your content gave me a sense of direction in an otherwise uncharted waters for me. Thank you

  • @xMissmaggieee
    @xMissmaggieee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your vibes! Keep it up!

  • @miwenaa
    @miwenaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ur such a savior that half of my anxiety just vanished while watching this video omg thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gracematandac7784
    @gracematandac7784 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.Very informative..

  • @BlueCatArt
    @BlueCatArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the info!

  • @carolinestephenson711
    @carolinestephenson711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful info!! thank yoooou

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!!😇💕

  • @steveniavarone3683
    @steveniavarone3683 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to move to Japan! Have watched NHK for 2 years. Japanese have a great culture, family, friends & food. Have to figure out how to survive, what kind of work/service I can do (helping Elders maybe) & where to live in Japan. Starting my journey to learn to speak Japanese. Would love to move in 1 year but that might be a unreasonable goal. Japan is so beautiful. Many years ago I took a Japanese conversational language class. I loved it! Spent some time chanting Japanese Buddhism at the SGI facility long ago. I trained with Master Kimura in Karate in NJ decades ago. If you have any tips or help I would appreciate it. Thank you.

  • @doughboydom
    @doughboydom ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ive been on gajin pot and tried plenty of properties but seems like a lot of them don't want foreigners to stay in alot of those places , and refer you to the sire sumyca ;( moving there in april cant wait, but apartment hunting is a pain in the booty

  • @ainak02
    @ainak02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thanks leilani!!!✨ as a fellow japanese american hafu, you’ve been so helpful to me over the past 2 years and i really look up to u!!! i’m planning on moving to japan for a few years right after i graduate college in a couple more years~ 🌸

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my gosh thank you so much!🥺💕 and that’s so exciting you’re going to have the best time!!

  • @tech__sport
    @tech__sport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your video

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!:)

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797
    @francinejaninesarmiento1797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this. Have you tried using a duffle bag for your travel? I recommend using the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane.

  • @lainiwakura1776
    @lainiwakura1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, totally gonna look at those sites when I'm bored at work, even though I currently have no intentions of moving to Japan right now lol.

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHA it’s fun just to see what’s out there😂

  • @minkaungmon3174
    @minkaungmon3174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am also finding apartment and share house in tokyo thank you

  • @ebifried
    @ebifried ปีที่แล้ว

    omg im editing my video right now and clicked this to have a break and my intro song is the same xD

  • @coolqwerty73
    @coolqwerty73 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m working remotely but based out of the US so I’ll need a place to be able to stay (and work out of) basically from 12 am to 8 am

  • @XSemperIdem5
    @XSemperIdem5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Searching for rentals looks rather convenient. I'm also in Southern California and online searching locally has never worked out for me. Only overpriced places ("luxury apartments") typically come up in results or places that never answer or call you back. Then there's the scam that goes around where someone will rent you a place (or so you think) and take your deposit, except they don't even own the place. Sometimes several people/families show up to move in on the same date only to find the house is actually occupied by the people who truly own it. I've always had to just walk endlessly to spot a for rent sign. Why can't we also have everything online.

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh my gosh that is awful😰 I’ve luckily never dealt with that kind of issue in Tokyo! And I’ve never tried renting in Southern California but that sounds like a nightmare

  • @hannetoprak
    @hannetoprak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello I wanted to move to japan for one year and wanted to work as a teacher or a factory worker but my question was how do I get paid do I need a Japanese bank account or do day pay in cash or can I still use my bank account from my country

  • @Zero_Two_02.
    @Zero_Two_02. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big fan

  • @-_-6418
    @-_-6418 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    in the finding work section u said that the company usually doesn't hire u if u don't live in japan, but if we take me as an example (i'm italian and i'm currently living in Italy) if i want to move to japan i need a visa and to get a visa that can permit me to do a full-time job i need a sponsor from a company. So how can i get a sponsor for the visa if the company doesn't want someone that he isn't currently in japan but he's planning to? maybe if i specify this thing that i need the sponsor they'll consider me more?

  • @SinisterStrange2029
    @SinisterStrange2029 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you using Tokutei Ginou VIsa when first came to japan??

  • @nicholascampos3301
    @nicholascampos3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey question… did you move back to cali bec something was bad? And ummm I wanna go but I’m super scared lol

  • @RestorAsik
    @RestorAsik 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what kind of visa that would be accepted ??

  • @oksanamatveenko2850
    @oksanamatveenko2850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey I wanted to move to Osaka Japan but I don't have any experience to live and work in Osaka Japan what can you recommend and how can I apply for a job in Osaka as a newcomer..I need help

  • @TeddyToe
    @TeddyToe 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ight imma head over

  • @asuranrocks
    @asuranrocks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just DO IT and you can live with no regrets later!

  • @mysticassa55in34
    @mysticassa55in34 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i think about moving to japan all the time i dont speak it nor do i want to leave my family so maybe a visit first

  • @ShibaSoftware
    @ShibaSoftware 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know if it is coincidence or the creepy TH-cam algorithm, but I was literally just looking for monthly mansions from my hotel room in Japan. Living out of business hotels has become exhausting....and expensive. I notice when googling monthly apartment rentals that simply searching in Japanese queries a completely different set of search results that are far more affordable, whereas "luxury apartments" for foreigners cost 2-5x more.

  • @oksanamatveenko2850
    @oksanamatveenko2850 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey I was wondering if you can tell me how can I reach out for the employer in Tokyo Japan,so he can get a certificate of eligibility. Because in Canada rules are different from USA, help me somebody please 🙏

  • @spidermanisrllycool
    @spidermanisrllycool ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “I’m gonna get my laptop and share my screen with y’all.”
    **intense online school flashbacks**

  • @sallyface552
    @sallyface552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for taking your time and making this video. I really love to work in Japan but the only thing I've heard from youtubers who have worked in Japan so far is that working in Japan is so hard and frustanaiting, so this kind of videos really chear me up. (Sorry for my bad English.)

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It can be difficult working in a foreign country, but luckily I was able to find some companies I really enjoyed working for! Best of luck:)

  • @Jennifer_issac305
    @Jennifer_issac305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your vids
    🇮🇳 india

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you! Much love!💕

  • @ntech1507
    @ntech1507 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello. Wondering why you came back

  • @LeoneDeloris4730
    @LeoneDeloris4730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what was your job there

  • @obata_akina
    @obata_akina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I see you went on your Japanese passport, are you dual national and was there any trouble with going to Japan because of the dual nationality?
    こんにちは!私も日本で働きたいと思っておりますけど、二重国籍の問題で困ったことがありますでしょうか?私も色々困っております (._.)
    色々ご説明頂きありがとうございます!!

  • @user-vb5in3pu3s
    @user-vb5in3pu3s 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am a nurse and trying to get information on how to become one in Japan

  • @martincastro4460
    @martincastro4460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please help find a job in Tokyo?

  • @akaricat_
    @akaricat_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:54

  • @ianfinley3557
    @ianfinley3557 ปีที่แล้ว

    im planning on moving to tokyo but my mother just told me that foreigners have to wait 7 years before they can get a job!? is that true???? also love this video its very helpful and you explain everything very well

  • @AngelicWings5
    @AngelicWings5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for your video!
    Would love to know the process it took for you to get your japanese passport! I'm also half and in my mid 20's would I still be able to apply for a japanese passport?
    were you teaching in japan? would love to know more about your work experience in japan!

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be honest my mom helped me with most of the process when I was 20!😭
      And yes I did social media marketing and teaching! I haven’t talked about my work experience on this channel yet but I’m planning on making an entire video about it soon!!:)

    • @AngelicWings5
      @AngelicWings5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leilanirika thank you! looking forward to your next video!

  • @nolongerhumanv
    @nolongerhumanv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just wanted to know if being brown or a person of colour changes anything about living in Japan..

  • @venjoscejuelachannel6674
    @venjoscejuelachannel6674 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to move to work in tokyo host..im working here ehime ken so boring…nice content host..from tram replay

  • @markmarque2592
    @markmarque2592 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    selangor , malaysia:😮😮😮

  • @realyoyoweb
    @realyoyoweb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    But if companies wants you to already live in Japan, how are you supposed to have a visa ? i don't get how people manage to go work in japan as it sounds like an infinite loop, no job > no visa > no roof > no job > ....

    • @mvddiekay
      @mvddiekay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think the best way is to come here on a student visa and while you’re studying you can search for part time job

    • @BlackGirlUnsolved
      @BlackGirlUnsolved 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      or work for acompany that has options for living abroad. i know Amazon has that.

  • @ximenaledezma7692
    @ximenaledezma7692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about the money cause I kinda get confused by the money ?

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could you be more specific? Do you mean how much the salaries and rent prices are?

    • @skylar2rich392
      @skylar2rich392 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leilanirika yes🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @miq8915
    @miq8915 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello how are you

    • @miq8915
      @miq8915 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am find a jobs in Japan I have done my bsc and I have done diploma of IT

  • @poetry-week
    @poetry-week 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not the avatar reference 😂

    • @leilanirika
      @leilanirika  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHA love how awkward Zuko is😭

  • @vmero8571
    @vmero8571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I replayed the intro because I thought I miss-read and miss-heard her but nope she legit just called me a “Human Bean.”
    Me a Mexican 👁👄👁 what did you just call me?? 🤣lmao

  • @1JackOFBlades1
    @1JackOFBlades1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will you go to Heaven when you die ? Have you ever Lied, stolen, used Gods name in vain (such as OMG), Had sex outside of Marriage ? Truth is...We have all sinned and broke Gods laws. And sin is what sends us to Hell. But even though we broke Gods laws, God being rich in mercy sent his son Jesus born of a virgin. He lived a sinless perfect life something we could not do. He willingly went to the cross and took the punishment we deserve by dying on the cross for our sins. Then 3 days later rose from the dead and was seen by hundreds of eye witnesses and then ascended into Heaven where he sits at the right hand of God. So please today repent and put your Faith and trust in Jesus before its too late.

  • @fakiyafemi4101
    @fakiyafemi4101 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your update
    I am interested in Japan
    How can I get your personal contact