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Akiya Houses for sale | Abandoned Houses in Rural Japan for sale KORYOYA. Since most Akiya properties are handled directly by each municipal in Japan, you need to first contact the municipals through their Akiya bank pages and register yourself on their system before you can officially inquiry about a certain Akiya property. Since the purpose of the Akiya banks is for the buyers to relocate to the rural areas of Japan, most Akiya properties are not available to buyers currently living overseas.

Unfortunately no, mainly because the municipals require the buyer to register to the Akiya bank system himself/herself and third parties are not allowed to register on behalf of the buyer. Please visit the Akiya bank pages of each municipal and ask for assistance. Most of the time you are required to submit proof of residence in Japan, although in some cases a copy of your passport is also accepted. Yes. Most properties listed on the Akiya banks ranges from $10,000 USD to $100,000 USD. Industrial Tourism in Japan - JETRO.

Explore the world of industrial tourism in Japan! Enjoy factory tours, plant tours, craft centers, industrial museums, farm tours, brewery tours and more. From cutting edge technology to traditionally crafted artisanal goods, Japanese producers excel at the art of creation. See the process, taste the results and meet the people who make Japan such a fascinating and innovative place. The Art of Making Things How is it made? How does this work? What makes it go? Featured reports Ichinokura Brewery Experience "the one" sake at its source in Miyagi Read more LET IT ROLL Freewheeling at Good Times Kawasaki World Read more MAKING THINGS From mills to mortercars: Toyota through the ages Read more All FIRED UP Craftsmanship and tecnology meet at Noritake gardens.

Jobs for international business professionals. How to find a job in Japan? | Guides and How to's | Resources about travels and life in Japan. Before we start, I would like to quickly talk about work visas. Holding a valid work visa when applying for a job is definitely a huge plus and it is often a requirement for getting part-time jobs (arubaito; アルバイト) like teaching. however, for the right kind of person, companies will be more than happy to sponsor you for a work visa. It can be very quick and relatively simple. Part 1 - Some tips for a successful job search in Japan Now there are a few rules to know when looking for a job in Japan and the next section contains the ones I have figured out during my job search.

Tip number 1 - Fine tune your Curriculum Vitae (履歴書, rirekisho) for the Japanese market Like everywhere, having a good curriculum vitae is really important as it is the very first thing that the employer will look at. Tip number 2 - Location, location, location... Regardless of which method you use for conducting your work search in Japan, I would strongly advise you to actually go there to perform your prospecting. Notes From Tokyo. The JET Programme. Teaching English in Japan. Honest and Practical Information Article and photos by Andrew “Maps” Curtis 11/2009 At the end of the day it came down to one fundamental question, did I or did I not wish to teach English in Japan? Ever since the idea first popped into my mind, the thought of moving, living, and teaching English in Japan became ever-more-seductive. Fortunately, there is much useful information out there to help anyone with any and all aspects involved in a journey of this kind.

There also exists some outdated advice given the ever-changing economic environment, as well as some very cautious and almost tedious advice. So here is the latest information—as of July 2009—that is practical, honest, and attempts to help you read between the lines. It is best suited for someone who is thinking of moving to or has arrived in Japan very recently and is most specifically interested in teaching English. What to Do First Just come here: Fortune favors the brave. Initially there are two basic job types: Visas Conclusion. Find a Job in Japan. Article and Photo by Rachel Turner Japan has it all. The country claims one of the largest cities in the world, automated restaurants alongside small rustic villages, and jaw-dropping vistas.

It’s clean. It’s safe. It is very rich in culture and art. These are some of the reasons why so many wish to move to Japan. The cost of living in Japan is high, though, so unless you come with trust fund in hand, you’re going to need a source of income. 1) www.japanenglishteacher.com Let’s face it. 2) www.jetprogramme.org So you have decided to become an English teacher in Japan. 3) metropolis.co.jp; www.kansaiscene.com; www.seekjapan.jp The above websites are grouped together because they are all so similar. 4) www.gaijinpot.com Most gaijin (or foreigners) living in Japan have logged onto Gaijin Pot at one time or another. 5) www.daijob.com Sure, a huge number of jobs in Japan are teaching jobs. 6) www.jobsinjapan.com This website is the self-proclaimed “mother lode of Japan job info.”