Hello everyone,
I am looking for someone who can give advice on living in the Fukuoka area. I am married to a japanese national and we currently live in my home country, but we are thinking of moving back to japan once our children reach school age as primary schools in japan are better than where we currently are. Fukuoka is our current preferred area as my in-laws live in Kyushu.
I therefore have 3-5 years to find what kind of certification or industry I should aim for working in japan and what area is best to live as an international family. I currently have a bachelor in earth science and a master degree in sustainability and biology and I am specialized in green building (LEED AP) and sustainability of large construction projects (Envision) (like train lines and subways). Do you know if it is possible for a foreigner to work in these industry?
If it is not possible, is there a certification or industry that is more welcoming for foreigners? Which would you recommend? If switching industry is better, which one should I am for? what industry do you currently work in in Fukuoka (or Kyushu in general)?
Note that my Japanese level is JLPTN3 currently and I am aiming to pass the N2 in december 2025. Speaking is not a problem as we often speak in japanese, I will probably get a specialized class for business setting before we decide to move. I am planning ahead!
by Mysterious-Stage-698