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Part-Time Jobs in Tokyo for Foreigners

After landing in Japan, you may face some struggle of not getting a job. So, it's important for you to have a list of options that you can try. I'm sharing details of some part-time jobs that you can find easily in Tokyo. When you earn, it will take stress away from your life and help you focus more on your job search process. 

Although many other cities of Japan also offer work, Tokyo is the heart of the country. At present, this city provides space to more than 5 lacs foreigners. The community of this city is quite warm and welcoming. People don't mind helping others while dealing with their busy life schedule. 

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Let's uncover some most common part time jobs in Tokyo.

1.English Teacher jobs

If you don't have any basic Japanese knowledge, you can still earn money by teaching English. It's a great opportunity for native English teachers. You can be a private tutor and join a school to become a professional. You must have a Master's degree in your hand alongside a teaching resume to get this part time job in Tokyo. 

When you apply to a language school. they may require you to provide certificates like  TESOL or TEFL. They are proof of your English skills. You can earn ¥1,000-¥2000 per lesson.

2. Hotel Industry Jobs

If you have basic knowledge of Japanese language and can handle difficult kitchen duties, you can find tons of job vacancies in Japan.  When you have just learned the language, you can become a part of restaurants, fast food chains, BBQ houses and other places. You can help kitchen employees in cleaning, dishwashing, serving and other related tasks. 

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When you are proficient in Japanese, you can easily find a job in top restaurants and food chains in Japan. Some people want to become a chef and like to handle cooking duties. You must have prior experience of working as a Japanese chef to get a job. On average, you can earn  ¥1000 - ¥1100  per hour

Delivery Staff Jobs

With the growth of fast food chains and delivery networks, it's not difficult to find a delivery staff job in Tokyo. After the pandemic, people stopped visiting the restaurant. They prefer online deliveries more. Since you need to drive a vehicle, you must have a driver's license. You can become a part of Uber Eat where the Uber company offers flexible working hours. Keep in mind that tipping in Japan is considered rude, so please don't ask for it. On average, you can earn ¥1000- ¥1200 an hour.

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Tour Guide

Many tourists come to explore Japan. You can become a part-time Go-Kart Tour guide and make ¥960-¥1,100 an hour. It is a wonderful job position. You can excel on this job only when you have complete information about facts and details of different places in Tokyo. Besides, you need an international driver license. 

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Packing and Sorting

Many students and foreigners make part-time living in Japan by getting jobs in packing and sorting facilities. You are required to sort the product and pack them. The demand of such a workforce is high, so you can easily find this job when you want to make quick cash from a part time job in Japan.

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