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Originally Posted by PandaStar
Ok, I have been reading about how people want to move to Japan and what not, wondering what jobs they can get. I have mainly seen English Teaching jobs and stuff, but what are the other options? Surgeons? Interior Design? What else is there? And do foreigners actually stand a chance getting a job in Japan? (not supposed to be taken in a wrong way; I am American myself)
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IT and finance. The best way is to get transferred to Japan with your current employer. Once you are here there are alot of business opportunities compared to the states, since many industries are non-existent or in their infancy. That is if you choose to eventually run your own business. If you are not transferred over, there isn't much to choose from. Most important though is getting to know people. They can help you get opportunities, get your foot in the door. I have never taught English. It seems though that teaching English would limit your opportunities to meet people who could help you out when searching for your next job.
Once in awhile a foreigner gets hired by a Japanese company, like me. It doesn't happen much. For good reason, it is hell in a Japanese corporation. I don't work there anymore but it was a tremendous learning experience. I learned Japanese by being thrown to the wolves and I learned I don't ever want to work for a Japanese company unless it is significantly westernized, or I am the boss.