A lot of foreigners want to come work in Japan, but aren’t so keen on working in the field usually reserved for native English speaking gaijin, teaching of English conversation. While finding non-teaching work in Japan can be a big challenge, especially if you’re not a fluent in the language and possessing of some in-demand skill, there are always options. Western-style wedding ceremonies are quite common here, and some foreigners work as pastors, joining happy couples in marriage. There are talent agencies like Inagawa Motoko Office who manage the careers of foreigners in Japan, if you’re looking for work modeling, doing voice-over narration or perhaps working as an actor in dramatizations for Japanese television. While not everyone can be as successful as Nigerian comedian Bobby Ologun or former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Bob Sapp, who are both staples of Japanese television these days, there is a viable ecosystem of foreign “talents” you might be able to tap into. Another idea? Become a cast member at Tokyo Disneyland, where a small army of performers from various countries fill roles like Cinderella or Alice in Wonderland while Japanese visitors fawn and snap photos.
Gaijin dream job in Tokyo Disneyland?
