I am literally the kind of immigrant Japan says they look for.
Went to college, speak English and Japanese, pay taxes, follow rules, white collar.
And even I’m getting pushed out.
Anyone who like me 15 years ago wanted to get in the anime industry here, I cannot recommend it.
- The current climate for expats/those born abroad is awful right now—things are changing very fast. My starting salary in this industry after taxes was 160,000 yen a month. No way I could afford visa renewals or get PR.
- Sounds like you should choose a different industry or take it overseas.
- I am legit concerned that, once more far right parties get more power, even PR holders and other permanent immigrants here will be facing more impossible standards (cash) on retaining the right to stay here. For no reason other than xenophobia stroking
- Sent you a message.