The Japanese government is responding to calls from foreign governments that it facilitate a process of allowing skilled foreigners to enter, work and permanently reside in Japan. The entrenched conservatism of Japanese constituents has historically hindered this trend, however the Abe administration is taking measures to do exactly that. This of course flies in the face of fears of 'nationalism' by Abe. We can consider such moves as sure evidence that Abe is simply appeasing all parties - 'being all things to all interests'.
If you are interested in this skilled visa offering you can appraise your applicability by going to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF). There are various excel spreadsheets you can download to self-assess your suitability. I have people say that they have been rejected despite having scored better than these numbers. This may reflect:
1. A cultural prejudice - whether justified or not. For instance, a graduate of the Nepal School of Business might not be highly regarded in Japan.
2. An over-estimate of one's skills - whether people think 'being published' is simply writing a book, versus being reviewed by a distinguished journal.
3. When they applied - There might in fact be a 'relaxation' of standards.
The rhetoric however is that Japan is applying high standards to vet candidates of a 'high quality'. This is perhaps to be expected given their 'conservatism'. The fact is however that Japan needs foreigners to prop up their population, and they also need to appear to be doing so with some regard for cultural sensitivity. It might look like the Japanese government does not have a plan, but its telling that both increases immigration and heightened nationalism are occurring concurrently. It is no accident. The government is attempting to desensitise nationalist or ultra-conservative sentiments.
A word of wisdom. If you are looking to reside in Japan, it is better to buy foreclosed property through the court system than private property through the normal channels. In rural areas, such property gets ridiculously cheap, but there is still a discount in the cities.
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If you are interested in this skilled visa offering you can appraise your applicability by going to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF). There are various excel spreadsheets you can download to self-assess your suitability. I have people say that they have been rejected despite having scored better than these numbers. This may reflect:
1. A cultural prejudice - whether justified or not. For instance, a graduate of the Nepal School of Business might not be highly regarded in Japan.
2. An over-estimate of one's skills - whether people think 'being published' is simply writing a book, versus being reviewed by a distinguished journal.
3. When they applied - There might in fact be a 'relaxation' of standards.
The rhetoric however is that Japan is applying high standards to vet candidates of a 'high quality'. This is perhaps to be expected given their 'conservatism'. The fact is however that Japan needs foreigners to prop up their population, and they also need to appear to be doing so with some regard for cultural sensitivity. It might look like the Japanese government does not have a plan, but its telling that both increases immigration and heightened nationalism are occurring concurrently. It is no accident. The government is attempting to desensitise nationalist or ultra-conservative sentiments.
A word of wisdom. If you are looking to reside in Japan, it is better to buy foreclosed property through the court system than private property through the normal channels. In rural areas, such property gets ridiculously cheap, but there is still a discount in the cities.
Asian property markets outperforming Japan Foreclosed Guide Philippines Property Guide
Profit from mining with Global Mining Investing eBook
