If I become a physical therapist and move to japan......?
Do you think I'll have a higher chance of getting a job in japan? Do you think I'm going to be able to make enough money? I plan to move to japan after college. Also I'm studying to become a physical therapist. I'm beginning to learn japanese because I know i'm going to need it.
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yes
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In Japan a physical therapist is called a "rigaku ryohoshi." If you're qualified overseas you can transfer your foreign qualification to Japan, but you have to pass level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, which is pretty hard (900 hours of study are recommended, but in practice you'll likely need more). There are also some specific requirements about the nature of your education (minimum credit hours, etc.) Unless you meet those requirements you couldn't legally work as a physical therapist here.
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I think you would have a lower chance of finding employment in Japan. It would be very difficult to start your own practice, and it will take a long time to get your Japanese to a level in which you could treat Japanese clients. Most likely years. If you have a prestigious education or excellent experience you could try to treat foreign and English speaking customers in areas such as Roppongi or Harajuku though. It would be a good idea to come to Japan and enroll in a fulltime language program for at least one year. There are many good ones in Tokyo.
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I'd say it's worth a try, but remember, the Japanese are veeeeeery parochial and 9 times out of ten if they have a choice between an old Japanese guy with a friendly "fellow Japanese" disposition and low skill, and a skilled foreigner who they feel a little shy of and maybe can't communicate with so easily, guess who they'll choose. If you do set up here, it's probably better to set up in an urban area where the people are more cosmopolitan and used to foreigners.
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you need to be proficient in Japanese!! keep studying, you'll do great!
