Can I make money in Japan?
I'm currently in Tokyo, Japan studying at my college's sister school. I was wondering if it was possible for me to make money on the side legally while I'm in Japan. I'll be here for a little over three months on my student visa. Thanks! I have money to live but I'd like a little bit of spending money, is there a way for me to make between five and ten thousand yen? I just don't want to violate any visa laws, I know I'm not allowed to have a job without the work visa. And I only speak a little bit of Japanese.
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1 :
No.
2 :
yes you can make money. the question isnt if you can its more like what are you going to do to make the money.
3 :
wut do u mean??? MORE DETAILS PPL!!!!!
4 :
you could make your own escort agency
5 :
Definitely. Most of the city speaks english anyway.
6 :
Ask around, check the newspapers, why ask us?
7 :
I don't really see why not. It should be fine.
8 :
of course you can make money you just have to think and don't be to greedy
9 :
well do u speak japanese
10 :
Yeah, rob banks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11 :
my bro says buy orange liquer
12 :
Go to a busy sidewalk....sit on the pavement.....wear dark glasses.....put a tin can in front of you...and play the harmonica.
13 :
no because u would be braking the law
14 :
You're probably not Black so the answer is yes.
15 :
I believe that you can legally work for 20 hours a week on a student visa (unless that's changed since I had one). If your Japanese isn't so good you might find it difficult to get a part-time job, but then, if you can get one, your Japanese will improve :D If you have the time, you could always tutor some people privately in English. Try a website like http://www.findateacher.net/
16 :
You can get a work permit. http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-8.html The official name of the permit is "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residency previously granted." You need a valid student visa and alien registration card for the application. Good luck competing with the high school kids to flip burgers at McDonald's.
17 :
Say what? "my college's sister school"? what the heck is that??!?!?! i dont think you can make money if you dont speak japanese. maybe you can sit on the side walks and get a cup and wait for people to drop money.. have a sign too like "okane ga arimasen, anata ni okane wo kureru koto ga dekimasu, kudasai ne" "i dont have money, can you please give me money?"
18 :
Go to the regional immigration office to apply your temporary work with detailed contract. You will be approved if all documents are well prepared enough to get part-time job. Without the permission, your side business will be illegal.
