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Japan

Working Holiday

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Stepabroad’s Japan City Working Holiday gives Canadians the chance to experience living in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Fukuoka! Take Japanese language and cultural courses to gain a deeper understanding of Japan and participate in fun organized social events to get the most out of your time in this enchanting country.

Program Overview

In addition to all the pre-departure support provided in our Japan Send Off Package, we arrange your adventure in Japan to begin with 4 weeks of language lessons in Tokyo, Kyoto or Fukuoka. On the weekends, you can add fun courses to learn about Japan’s traditional and pop culture – tea ceremonies, calligraphy, cosplay, manga, and more! After class, join movie and game nights, field trips, festival outings, karaoke and international parties to make the most of your time in Japan. Once you are finished your language lessons, our team can assist you in your job search, help you find long-term accommodation, open a bank account, and more.

Qualifications:

  • A Canadian citizen between 18 and 30 with a valid passport
  • No criminal record and in good health to travel
  • Proof of sufficient funds at the time of visa application ($3,500 CAD+)

What's Included

Pre-departure

Pre-Departure

  • One-on-one working holiday visa consultation and support
  • Complete review of visa application documents to ensure they are completed correctly
  • Japanese resume templates and job listings
  • Arranged accommodation during your first month in Japan *accommodation fees are additional
  • Info pack on everything you need to know about living in Japan
  • One-on-one video call orientation before your departure: health insurance, bank account, phone plan, Inkan, public transit, finding long-term accommodation & much more!
Upon arrival

Upon Arrival

  • Welcome orientation on your first day
  • 4 weeks of Japanese language lessons
  • Course books and materials
  • Unlimited use of wifi and school computers with printers
  • Language exchange program: get paired up with a Japanese native speaker to make friends & practice your language skills outside of class
The fun stuff

The Fun Stuff!

  • Meet other students from around the world!
  • Weekly Japanese movie screenings with popcorn
  • Friday student parties
  • Monthly Japanese game nights
  • Public holiday fields trips
  • Attend Japanese festivals
  • Invitations to fun group outings: karaoke, bowling, concerts & sporting events
  • Add traditional culture and pop-culture modules to your course (optional)
  • Weekly language exchange events with Japanese locals (Fukuoka only)
Our Support

Our Support

  • Assistance with foreigner registration documents & Japanese paperwork
  • Support arranging accommodation after your language course
  • English speaking team in Tokyo, Kyoto & Fukuoka
  • Help translating your resume to Japanese & support finding a job
  • On-going support for the duration of your time in Japan from our team

What Will I Do?

A working holiday visa allows you to stay in Japan for up to one year to work, travel and experience living in Japan like a local. Working holiday visa holders are able to obtain temporary or part-time positions to help fund their travels around the country. Most jobs for foreigners require beginner to intermediate levels of Japanese so after your language course you will be better equipped to find a job in Japan. Once you have completed your course, our team will assist you with revising your resume and provide recommendations and resources to help you begin your job search in Japan. Common jobs for travellers on a working holiday visa include:

  • Tutoring English
  • Restaurant and kitchen staff
  • Customer service, retail, and sales
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Cleaning and factory jobs

Begin the best adventure of your life

Begin the best adventure of your life

$2190 CAD

$2190 CAD

Get Started & Apply

Start dates:

Year-round! Language courses begin every Monday. If you have not studied Japanese previously in a classroom setting, the complete beginner Japanese language courses begin on the first Monday of each month.

Please note: We typically ask for three months notice before you plan to leave Canada so we can get your documents in order and so that you can make the most of our support preparing you for your adventure abroad.

In addition to all the pre-departure support provided in our Japan Send Off Package, we arrange your adventure in Japan to begin with 4 weeks of language lessons in Tokyo, Kyoto or Fukuoka. On the weekends, you can add fun courses to learn about Japan’s traditional and pop culture – tea ceremonies, calligraphy, cosplay, manga, and more! After class, join movie and game nights, field trips, festival outings, karaoke and international parties to make the most of your time in Japan. Once you are finished your language lessons, our team can assist you in your job search, help you find long-term accommodation, open a bank account, and more.

Qualifications:

  • A Canadian citizen between 18 and 30 with a valid passport
  • No criminal record and in good health to travel
  • Proof of sufficient funds at the time of visa application ($3,500 CAD+)

In addition to all the pre-departure support provided in our Japan Send Off Package, we arrange your adventure in Japan to begin with 4 weeks of language lessons in Tokyo, Kyoto or Fukuoka. On the weekends, you can add fun courses to learn about Japan’s traditional and pop culture – tea ceremonies, calligraphy, cosplay, manga, and more! After class, join movie and game nights, field trips, festival outings, karaoke and international parties to make the most of your time in Japan. Once you are finished your language lessons, our team can assist you in your job search, help you find long-term accommodation, open a bank account, and more.

Qualifications:

  • A Canadian citizen between 18 and 30 with a valid passport
  • No criminal record and in good health to travel
  • Proof of sufficient funds at the time of visa application ($3,500 CAD+)

 
 
 
 
 

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Testimonials

  • Susan H

    Parent of Japan City Experience participants - December 2019
         

    My sons decided to embark on an adventure to Japan… We worked with Tessa who has a wealth of information and knowledge regarding Japan. From start to finish; getting visas; booking flights; securing accommodation; enrolment in a language class; Tessa had them sorted in a month… They’ve met heaps of people, and they’ll be there for a while, so I’m thinking that is why they want to stay. They can speak so much Japanese it is unreal. I’m so impressed.

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