Need cash? You can work 28 hours a week. We list the best jobs for N3, N4, and even zero Japanese speakers.

Studying in Japan is expensive. Luckily, your student visa allows you to work part-time (Arubaito).

The Rules

1. Permission: You need the "Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted" stamp on your residence card. (Get this at the airport!).
2. Hours: Max 28 hours per week. (40 hours during long school holidays).

Best Jobs by Japanese Level

Zero Japanese / N5

• Uber Eats: Flexible, no talking required.
• Hotel Cleaning: Bed making. Hard work, but pays okay.
• Factory Work: Bento factories. Night shifts pay 25% more.

N4 / N3 (Conversational)

• Konbini (7-Eleven/Lawson): The classic student job. You learn polite Japanese (Keigo).
• Restaurant Kitchen: Washing dishes and simple prep.
• English Teaching: Private lessons or Eikaiwa cafes. High pay (2,000 - 3,000 JPY/hour).

N2 / N1 (Fluent)

• Hotel Front Desk: High status.
• Sales Assistant: Uniqlo, Yodobashi Camera.

Minimum Wage

In Tokyo, it's around 1,113 JPY / hour (2024). Don't accept less.

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