i live in austria (city) and would like to experience rural life... and i always wanted to travel inside japan, so combining it i come to ask you all ^^ Sorry for your trouble reading my silly question...
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You cannot simply go to Japan and start working. You need a Visa from the Japanese Government to be allowed to work there. To get such a visa, you need to have University degree, as well as an employer who will sponsor you. You cannot look for such employer on 'Temporary Visitor' Status, and can only be obtained from outside Japan.
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If you'd like to work as a farmer in Japan easily, you need to get married with Japanese citizen. You don't need any particular degree or money. It is the best and only one realistic solution..
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Try the site below. You can work on a organic farm. You won't be paid, but they will give you room and board for your work. These are real farms & not for tourists looking for fun. Not a silly question if you're serious about working. I've heard some of these farms are so far inland they can't even watch TV.
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You can come to Japan and "volunteer" on a farm in rural parts of Japan under the WWOOF program. WWOOF is a means to friendship, travel & experience has entirely nothing to do with money or employment, because of this, you can come to Japan as a "Temporary Visitor" (Tourist Visa), because you are not getting paid any money, but you get a chance to experience rural Japan and working on a farm. About 20% of people who WWOOF are temporary visitors/tourists. Citizens of Austria are allowed to stay in Japan for up to 6 months or less under the Visa Waiver program as a Temporary visitor. My friend from France (who lives in Tokyo now) did WWOOF in a rural part of Japan around Shikoku, he said it was hard but he enjoyed it. Check it out here: http://www.wwoofjapan.com
