Hi everyone,
My close friend recently moved to Chiba, Japan, and is stuck in a terrible situation. They’re working at a Turkish büfe for a contact who turned abusive (no respect, treating them like a slave, unhuman work hours and no day off). Their Japanese is near-zero, but they’re fluent in Turkish and English. I’m trying to help them find a way out. Could you advise on the following?
- Social/Community Help:
- Any Chiba-based support groups for foreigners?
- Safe temporary housing options if they quit abruptly?
- Jobs for English-Turkish Speakers:
- Any leads in Chiba/Tokyo for someone with zero Japanese?
- Can they work part-time on a tourist visa while applying for a student visa?
- Affordable Language Schools:
- Recommendations for schools under ¥300,000/year (bonus if in Chiba)?
- Visa Strategies:
- Is a 6-month language course enough for a student visa?
Please help me to help my friend
by Gubiliguu