Living in Japan Questions

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• Which visa do I need to work legally in Japan
  
  To teach legally in Japan you need to have an ‘instructor working visa’. In order to get this you’ll need a ‘certificate of eligibility’ from your employer. Once you have this you can apply for your visa at your lo...
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• What is the cost of living like in Japan?
  
  Living in Japan can be quite expensive. Rent ranges from 40,000 Yen to 100,000 Yen, depending on where you are. Eating out isn’t cheap either – a three course meal will set you back around 8,000 Yen! However if you’re not livi...
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• What is the standard of accommodation like in Japan?
  
  Accommodation in Japan is comfortable but often quite small. For an idea of what your apartment might be like check out this video from Paul, who teaches in Iwate: http://www.onlinetefl.com/tef...
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• How much tax will I have to pay on my earnings in Japan?
  
  Around 10% of your salary will go towards tax....
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• Can I find TEFL jobs while in Japan?
  
  Of course! Scan through classified ads in some of these English language magazines/websites as they often have ads for English teachers. Just be wary of employers who ask you to work on a tourist visa.   ...
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