Hi! Indonesian male, 27, with a background in hospitality & sales. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology from an Indonesian university and have been exploring options to move to Japan. I applied for a scholarship at a university in Kyushu but got denied. Now I’m considering moving as a foreign worker.
Most Indonesians I know go via the SSW visa, but I’m hesitant since it’s limited to blue collar jobs. I’m N3 certified (conversational Japanese), fluent in English, and can handle basic Mandarin.
Nihon gakkou (language school) is another option, but I’m wary of spending 1–2 more years studying. I need to work and earn money ASAP. I want to settle with my GF in Japan, she used to live in Japan and is now on a career break, but she's looking to move back to Japan.
Career advice needed: I’m open to switching fields if it smooths my path to a job in Japan. What industries or roles should I target?
by ZucchiniLost7463
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since you have a bachelor’s already your best bet is taking an intermediate-advanced course at a japanese language school and trying to find work in your field while you study. after you secure a full time job, visa sponsorship will be easy due to your credentials
hokkaido is probably my favorite part of japan and there’s a lot of great food culture and restaurants there, im sure you can find some place willing to hire you.
try to find a good, reputable language school somewhere in sapporo