Convenience stores and restaurants
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
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Part-Time Jobs in Japan
Students can work up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations. Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest). Common jobs: convenience stores and restaurants, english tutoring, hotels and research assistant roles.
- Up to 28 hours a week with permission
- Minimum wages set by each prefecture
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Part-Time Jobs in Japan
Students can work up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations. Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest). Common jobs: convenience stores and restaurants, english tutoring, hotels and research assistant roles.
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Official sources: Study in Japan (JASSO)
Japan at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
- Minimum pay
- Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest)
- After graduation
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
- Longer term
- Designated Activities status for job hunting; Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system)
Rules
Work rules for students
Jobs
Common student jobs
English tutoring
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
Hotels
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
Research assistant roles
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
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Rent in student cities
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Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest)
Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
Possible routes: Change of status to a work visa with a job offer, Designated Activities status for job hunting and Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system).
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