Moving to Japan as an Australian/Non Japanese speaker?

Question:

I'm looking into moving to Japan in the near future, but I really have no idea how to go about it. I hardly know any Japanese, I've never actually been there, I don't like fish etc..
Just looking for the stories of any english speaking people that have made the move to Japan; how the whole process went, how they like the country, how they make a living? etc.
Oh and if anyone has any travel sort of blogs about Japan, whether it be your life in Tokyo or just photography in Japan, I would LOVE to see them, but preferably on Tumblr or Twitter, so I can actually follow you ^_^

So, personal Tumblr blogs about Japan or experiences and stuff, I don't know, anything would be a help! Thanks!

Answer:

Hello Jack, I been lucky enough to have lived and worked in Japan for over 10 years and have loved every moment of it. You should look at different ways you can move over to Japan if you haven't done so already. In most cases in order to work full time in Japan you need to have a University degree and you also require the backing of a company in Japan to sponsor your visa. There are about a dozen types of working visas available, each allowing the holder to work only within a defined professional field, e.g. as an engineer, instructor or entertainer. Working visas are valid for a period of 1 to 3 years, and may be used to secure employment at any employer within the scope of activities designated on the visa (including employers other than the guarantor).

If you qualify also have a look at the Working Holiday Program. The Working Holiday program is open to young citizens (between 18 and 30) from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, Ireland and the UK: those eligible may apply for working holiday visas without having a job offer.

The most common form of employment among foreigners is teaching English.

Working in Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

If you are just travelling in Japan, you can usually get back with minimal Japanese if you visit the major cities and tourist destinations. If you plan on living and working in Japan then you will definitely need at least some Japanese ability.

I have a blog dedicated to Japan Travel and Culture which you can view here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/

I also have a tumblr photo blog dedicated to Japan Travel
http://japan-travel-adventures.tumblr.co…