Question:
Would a caucasian (of same sex and age) with the identical education level and working experience from a foreign country be equally qualified for a job in Japan as a native Japanese with the same background in Japan, if they both speak and write Japanese fluently? Or will the Japanese rather be employed simply because of his nationality/race? Any other parameters?
Answer:
I think the Westerner would have a better chance actually because not only are they as qualified, but through the fact that they're so fluent that would actually prove an extra qualification, the dedication and determination that it took to get to that level. Not only that, but the said person would also likely have excellent language skills (comparatively) in their native language, and knowledge of the culture.
However, anyone in that league, wouldn't be here asking that question, and in English. Someone like that would've had to've spent a significant amount of time in Japan and would be so firmly established in Japan, that asking something like that here would be unnecessary.
Most caucasians in Japan with such high skills aren't going to be worrying about employment. That would be like Prince running out of songs to sing at a concert. It just doesn't happen. They'd probably be a lot more concerned about trying to find some free time between all the work they're offered.
I dare you to find a caucasian in Japan who is completely fluent in Japanese speaking and writing. There are people who are "good", and a lot at different levels of fluency, but very few who are completely fluent. If they are, they're usually on TV.
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