So long story short I’m planning a move to Japan. After looking at a lot of my options it seems moving through a humanities visa for teaching is the easiest option. I’m currently N3/conversational in Japanese and still studying to increase my fluency. I graduate with my BBA in Marketing next fall so plan to move after that. Here’s where I need help, in the United States I have a service dog, who I know wouldn’t be under Japanese law, however I do still plan to move with my dog which makes the move exponentially more difficult. I have the funds needed for the move and extra deposits and rent (and possible guarantor costs). I’m not sure however which companies are more flexible with you choosing your own housing. I don’t really care where in Japan I initially move to, I’d prefer to be suburban or urban but I’d be open to rural as well. My main concern is just being able to find a company who will let me arrange my own housing before I move. I plan to work with an agency to help arrange housing that meets my needs and will probably stay in an Airbnb or anywhere I can until permanent housing is arranged. How much time do you usually get after your work visa is stamped and before you start work? I’m assuming you’d need to be in permanent housing by the time you start work. I also am considering arranging housing and then going back to the US to get my dog on a free weekend or something if needed. My dog would be considered medium to large (20kg) in Japan which also doesn’t help. I know this makes it way more difficult to move and find housing, however I’m still determined to move! Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
by Suspicious-Glass8880