(20m) I went on my first vacation to Japan 2 years ago and ever since I’ve wanted to move there. I’ve saved up almost $20k, I’m currently an apprentice electrician but I’d be open to any work, considering I don’t think my electrical training will be valid between countries.
I read this article posted a few weeks ago saying that Japan is creating 426 000 training work visas for industrial field workers.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260123\_10/
I’m curious if housing would be likely provided? How would I go about applying for one of these visas? I know the farms would likely be far from city’s but that’s fine with me, all I need is a Honda motorcycle and a nice view.
Thanks for the help in advance!
by Any-Winner-216
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What country are you from? The SSW visa is targeted at some specific countries.
Not sure about the industrial apprenticeship in Japan. One way to get a feel for living there is a Holiday Working Visa, Canadians can do 2 years on that Visa.
It’s not as easy as it sounds to get established in Japan. Gaijin has some trouble with renting places. You really need to make some local contacts to facilitate a transition.
I would get your Journeyman papers here first. As you’ve already been accepted as an apprentice here.
You’re Canadian and young enough, so you’re probably eligible to apply for a working holiday visa. However, the problem is that since you don’t have a degree (bachelor’s or higher) and therefore won’t be eligible for a work visa, once your working holiday visa expires you would lose your status of residence and have to leave Japan, no matter how close the friendships or job relationships you’ve built with people there may be (unless you marry a Japanese citizen).
Don’t you consider getting a degree?
Looking at the comments you’d probably be better off opening your own small business there. Not sure how well that would do in Japan though.
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