{"id":1739,"date":"2023-01-13T22:58:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T06:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/?p=1739"},"modified":"2023-04-24T23:48:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T07:48:27","slug":"can-japanese-students-have-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/can-japanese-students-have-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Japanese Students have Jobs? Here\u2019s How!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most students can’t officially have a part-time job in Japan. That is why many students work illegally without permission from schools and parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One report says about 20% of junior-high-school students work illegally at least once for career advancement. Some students can get permission to work for summer vacation, but not every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way, you still need permission even if you don’t get paid. It’s illegal to make money without consent in Japan<\/strong>. Illegal work may cause serious trouble except for the fines (your parents will know about it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some reasons students don’t get permission to get a job when they want one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"School-regulations\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Almost all schools in Japan prohibit students from working during school hours<\/strong> or on school days off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is allowed only if the student has a particular reason, such as supporting family finances or having a disease that requires them to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But many schools prohibit students from working even after school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study shows that 95% of junior high schools and 82% of senior high schools have this regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety about class disruption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most Japanese teachers think that allowing working students will negatively influence<\/strong> their classmates who don’t work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So almost all teachers do not permit students to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk of being exploited at work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though working students are supposed to have the same rights as other employees<\/a><\/strong>, they often have no power against their employers because they are so young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may lead them to unfair treatment and hard labor, which can endanger their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some ways for students who want a job. They are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can a Japanese student Get a Job?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"How-can-a-Japanese-student-get-a-job\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting permission from the school office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students who want to work need permission from the school offic<\/strong>e. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they have a valid reason, it may be granted by the principal or teacher in charge of student affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you can get permission to work if you need the money for tuition fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working during school vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some students can get permission to work only during school vacations<\/a><\/strong>, not every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working illegally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some students can get part-time jobs in offline businesses, such as restaurants, supermarkets, etc., without permission from the school or parents.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can learn skills that will be useful after graduating from school. Of course, this is illegal if they make money without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Regulations and Restrictions to Getting a Job as a Student in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Getting a part-time job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The school rules for students who want to work are strict. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, even during their summer holidays, they may not be allowed to do night shifts<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although some schools could enable them to study before and work at night, many schools will not give permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting permission from the police<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re underage (14 or under) or a minor (15-18), you need permission from the Police department in charge of the Ordinance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that case, it’s difficult for students who want jobs other than in restaurants, barbershops, or nail salons because they can’t get permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you need to explain why an underage student needs work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if the parents approve of it, there are few opportunities for students who aren’t legal adults (19 or older).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a part-time job at night as a student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re over 19 and want to be an apprentice, you can only get permission if the school thinks it’s necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can apply as a student by showing your grades and experience at night, but the age limit is 20. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restriction doesn’t apply once students reach 21 and older, and they can continue working as apprentices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a part-time job during school vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students can only get permission if they need to work for tuition fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if the government financially supports students’ parents (e.g., low-income households), the students don’t get permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a part-time job if you’re legally adult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can work as many hours as you want if it’s not during school days or nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if students attend school, they can continue working after graduating high school by getting their director’s permission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But they must say goodbye to school if they don’t want to attend college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you get permission from the police, you can work for as many hours as you want. But it’s better to check with your boss how late you can come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that working illegally or more than 45 hours per week<\/strong> is strictly prohibited. Even if you have a contract, it means nothing if you get caught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, going from a high school student to a working adult is getting lower and lower. Younger students have part-time jobs, while many undergrads have quit school and tried different things before studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is that you can’t become a regular employee once you stop attending school. In that case, having a career will be tough for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do international students get jobs in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s easier for international students to get jobs if they study significant subjects, but it depends on companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The employment rate for international students is 37% compared with 55% among Japanese students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the employment rate of those who have studied in Japan is much lower at 15%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some universities recommend international students not work during their stay in Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can International Students Work in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can’t work if you are under 18. Some jobs are prohibited for students under the age of 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minors aged 16 or 17 can only work at night until 9 pm and can’t work after midnight unless their parent’s approval is given. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they don’t have permission from the police, they will be expelled from school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minors who are 15 years old can’t work at all.<\/strong> The maximum hours is 12 on Saturdays and Sundays, and they can’t work more than 3 hours per day on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once they become an adult (18 or 19), international students can get permission to work, but that doesn’t mean they can work anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some jobs require students to attend school, so they must get their school or college permission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, once they graduate from high school and college, they only have two years before finding a job or returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please refer to the following website<\/a><\/strong> for more information about working in Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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