Get to know Japan by traveling and working.
Do you enjoy spending time in Japan but also feel the urge to be more than a tourist? Our Work and Travel program will give you the chance to do so! Experience real life in Japan, work alongside the locals and earn money to cover your travel expenses.
On your arrival in Fukuoka, one of our staff members will welcome you at the airport. You do not need to worry about your luggage or how to get to your accommodation. We will take you there. You will also receive a welcome package with interesting and useful information about your stay but first of all, you can relax and gather energy at your new accommodation.
On your first day, a Monday, we will show you the beautiful heart of Fukuoka during a approximately two-hour city tour. We will show you the best places to buy stationary and food, where to convert money and send letters as well as other interesting sights such as an old Japanese temple or one of the many lively shopping malls.
Fukuoka is located in the south of Japan and was ranked 12th of the world’s most livable cities by Monocle magazine in 2015.
On Tuesday, we invite you to an orientation course to answer all questions and decide the next steps together. For example, we will help you getting your “Resident Card” in case you have not received it yet. This card will enable you to open a bank account and get a cell phone. Of course, we will assist you with those as well.
We will provide information about how to find work, advice about traveling Japan and first-hand insight on renting a room or apartment. In short, we will provide everything you need for a flying start of your Work and Travel experience.
We also have an around-the-clock emergency contact (in Japanese, English and German) and office space (desk, PC, Internet access and more) free for you to use during your time in Fukuoka.
Services include:
– Transfer from airport to accommodation
– Orientation course (General information, Living and traveling in Japan, Famous sights and leisure activities, Useful contacts)
– Preparing application papers
– Free to use office space (desk, PC, internet access, printer, fax, telephone, scanner)
– Free and fun Japanese language tutorials
– Free participation in our Language Tandem program
– Assistance with getting a cell phone
– Assistance with finding a job
– Assistance with opening a bank account
– Assistance with postal services in Japan such as forwarding packages and letters
– Assistance with registering for a youth hostel membership
– Contact people for all questions, guidance or possible problems during your whole stay
Optional language courses:
Standard Japanese language course: 20 lessons per week
Intensive Japanese language course: 30 lessons per week
Requirements:
Age: Between 18 and 30 years (age limitations for Working Holiday Visa)
Starting date and duration: All year, 12 to 52 weeks possible
Language skills: Fluent English is recommended; elementary Japanese (JLPT N4) is required. However, you can gain the Japanese skills in our language courses.
Term of application: 1-3 months before arrival
Requirements for Working Holiday Visa:
– Between 18 and 30 years of age at the time of application (After receiving the visa, you can choose a starting point within one year)
– Nationality of one of the following countries:
Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan or the UK.
– No children to take care of
– Evidence of about 200 000 Yen in your currency on your current bank account
Additional information:
– Visa is valid for up to 1 year after entering Japan
– You can get this visa only once
Prices for our Work and Travel Program:
Registration fee: 20 000 Yen
Work and Travel in Japan for 12 to 52 weeks: 40 000 Yen
Prices for our language courses:
Language course with 20 lessons per week
First week: 49 000 Yen
Additional weeks: 30 000 Yen
Language course with 30 lessons per week
First week: 64 000 Yen
Additional weeks: 45 000 Yen
