Part time work in Japan
In Japan, students can work part-time in a myriad of options that is available to them. However, a student visa does not allow students to secure employment in the country. There is a need for a work permit to be issued to the student in collaboration with their employer.
In Japan, foreign students can work part-time for 28 hours a week which is broken to 4 to 5 hours per day. Part-time workers rake in up to ¥1,000 per hour or even more.
Part-time Work
In Japan, it is typical for foreign students to conduct their studies with some light part-time work for extra income. In fact, 75% of international students in Japan are part-time employees or engage in some type of part-time job.
A lot of these students take up jobs in teaching/research assistant, cafés, restaurants, shops, stores, and schools, with some students even doing babysitting duties. Most of them take on part-time jobs as they need the money to cover living expenses and educations.
Let's check this out, part-time occupations that international students engage in,
| SL | Types of part time job | Engage ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sales and marketing | 33.0% |
| 02 | Teaching / Research assistant | 6.3% |
| 03 | Teaching / Research assistant | 6.3% |
| 04 | Translation / Interpretation | 5.6% |
| 05 | Language instructor | 5.1% |
| 06 | Hotel receptionist / Service staff | 4.8% |
| 07 | General clerical work | 4.5% |
| 08 | Cleaning | 3.5% |
Hourly income rate for the part time job
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| SL | Hourly Rate | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Less than JPY 800 | 2.0% |
| 02 | JPY 800 to less than JPY 1,000 | 36.6% |
| 03 | JPY 1,000 to less than JPY 1,200 | 45.2% |
| 04 | JPY 1,200 to less than JPY 1,400 | 11.1% |
| 05 | JPY 1,400 or more | 5.1% |
Some key notes for the students before doing any part time job in Japan
- Check the salary.
- Check the type of job.
- Check the working schedule.
- Is the work safe?
- Will this job hinder to your studies?
- Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)
