₦airaland Forum

Rictech:
Regarding the bold part of your H: Your alma mater's policy is good! I don’t know about other schools, but at my own school, international students (scholarship/self-funded/exchange) are not allowed to stay in the school dorms beyond the first 6 months. I found out about this through my labmates. In fact, we received an email from the International Students Division earlier in November advising us to start looking for housing, because by March, we are expected to have moved out to make room for incoming international students. The cycle continues. By December 9th, the International Students Affairs Division will be holding an apartment search consultation.

Regarding the colored part, thanks, I will explore that option.

I was actually looking forward to another Web Development interview today (2025/12/03), but I just received an email saying it has been canceled. I believe I have a strong CV, but could you or anyone in IT please review it? I would really appreciate it.
cc: @blackbriar, @tensazangetsu20

Rictech:
A friendly and timely advice to you and anyone planning on moving to Japan via study route.

(A) Choose schools around Tokyo/Osaka. These are places with lots of Jobs and English is widely spoken.
(B) Seek scholarship (MEXT or JICA), else you will struggle.
(C)All East and Southern Africans whether below or above 30 i have met here are on JICA
(D) All Nigerians i have met here are on MEXT.
(E) Will be official soon, tuition will increase by 25% next year.
(F) There are jobs, but not easy to get if you don't understand Japanese.
(G) Getting a job here is easier through recommendation. Even at that, you might not get more than 18hours a week and school activities might not allow you to hustle.
(H) What we frown at in Nigeria as agency fee when looking for house to rent is normal here, they call it key money and it is way expensive.
(I) Your monthly rent for 1k apartment might be ¥40k while the initial moving cost will be around ¥200k, and you will still pay rent for that month.
(J) Rental duration is between 1 year and 2 years. If you sign a rental contract of 2 years and decide to leave after 6 months, you will have to pay the remaining 18months rent.

Talking from experience o. IF YOU ARE A SELF-FUNDED, make sure you have LOTS of money else you will struggle, real struggle. All Africans (Nigerians inclusive) i have met here are on scholarship and they look at me in disbelief (like i committed a crime lol ) when i tell them i am self-sponsored. The job i am doing is via recommendation from an African brother. Kudos to the African community.

Unlimitedlucky:
Please I am preparing myself for the next application window, I'm trying to get all right. This illustration you talked about gained my attention, please how can I prepare this slide?

What package will be preferable for the best experience and

also I am sending mails to professor and associates, do you know if it too early?

platypelloid:
Good morning house
Pls as a medical doctor what subclass can I apply for?

Does Australia accept PTE as IELTS is stubborn

How and where do I start this DIY
Kindly guide

Thanks

J984:
Hi btw is the AUS sun hotter/burns more than the Nigerian sun?

Very few people in Nigerian use sunscreen so wondering why people living in AUS have to use sunscreen.

ireti34:
Thank you I will send an email also should include a picture of myself in the presentation.

ireti34:
Hello Everyone,

I have a question please. I have secured a supervisor for a phd program and he told me to prepare my application documents. One of the documents listed is the oral presentation outline. I want to clarify does that mean the power point itself or just table of content.

Joyglo:
Hello to you all. I live in the UK and I have a master’s degree from here. I work as a carer. Is it possible I get a care work sponsorship to Aussie? What visa type can I apply for? Do I need to do IELTS or PTE? Do I need to do the skill assessment? Please guys I need help. Thank you

Techstar:
I studied dental technology, but I have 3+ years of experience as a software engineer. What are my chances?

rudyislife:
Please I would need opinion from experts here,between Chemical Engineer and Plant Engineer,which stands a better chance of getting nomination for offshore 190 or 491,and what score could take one through?

Rictech:
Congratulations, Tenza!
Tenza, abeg, the bolded part of your post really resonated with me. I need proper orientation and guidance on how to job hunt for web development roles in a foreign country. I’m spreading my tentacles because I genuinely want to work hard and build wealth. I’m already in my 30s, so I’m very intentional about this journey.

From the very first week I arrived in this country, I’ve been actively job hunting for web development roles. Along the way, I’ve had my fair share of rejections and “sorry” emails. Most advertised positions explicitly require fluent or business-level Japanese.
However, I did manage to secure an interview with a recruiter, and I could tell he was genuinely impressed with my skills—especially during the interview, where I really sold myself. He later sent me the job description and asked for my updated resume to forward.
To the experienced seniors already here in Japan—Gerrard59, blackbriar, and Judecares1—happy holidays! I have two quick questions:
Q1: It’s been over a week since I forwarded my resume, which the recruiter acknowledged receiving. Do you think it would be a good idea to follow up?

[A1]
Be patient with the Japanese, do not rush them, if you try to, they will lose interest quickly.
So, keep your options as numerous as possible.
Do you have a LinkedIn profile open to recruiters in Japan?

Q2: Apart from learning Japanese, what other advice would you give me as I continue sending out applications?

Geetee111:
Okay, thanks bro….. I’ll look out for the school and give you feedback

Rictech:
Thanks Judecares1! I actually already made a katakana hanko on Thursday and also visited the City Hall to register my address.

Oga blackbriar, hope you are good? It's been a while.

Modified: I am just got my Japanese SIM card now. I used my Nigerian ATM(MasterCard).

MacDodger:
I have ND in metallurgical engineering ( I started working after this as a maintenance technician), I also have HND in mechanical engineering. I want to assess with TRA for Fitter general ( I have a trade test certificate). My concern is should I use only the ND or both the ND and HND. I can easily get the 5 years working experience with only the ND, the HND will only give me 2 years working experience since the work experience counts only after graduation.

Cc:@tunlex01

sconp:
How were you able to check this?
I would like to check for a particular profession

Amycanada:
Greetings everyone. Please I need the gurus in the house to direct me on how to apply for an undergraduate program in Japan.
I have my NECO, National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Crop ProductionTechnology (distinction).
I don't know how to go about the process, starting from the schools to apply, the requirements from Nigerians, the visa application process, the funds required for the whole process, etc.
self sponsorship. I'm 31

I need help oooo...I need to travel in 2026.
Cana money too much ooo

frankmoney:
Is 80 points enough for architectural draftsperson

leon12:
Thanks for your reply.

I'm self employed and have been doing contract jobs for year.

The assessor demanded for letters from the clients and forwarded the PROJECT COMPLETION LETTERS from various clients and it details project cost and amount paid, duration of the works done and this is inline with what's obtainable in my bank statements.

I thought this will cover it.

They said I didn't forward reference letters from clients and because of this, no period of employed will be given to me.

How do you give someone Level 1 skill and professional engineer outcome without awarding any experience?

It baffle me

Amycanada:
Greetings everyone. Please I need the gurus in the house to direct me on how to apply for an undergraduate program in Japan.
I have my NECO, National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Crop ProductionTechnology (distinction).
I don't know how to go about the process, starting from the schools to apply, the requirements from Nigerians, the visa application process, the funds required for the whole process, etc.
self sponsorship. I'm 31

I need help oooo...I need to travel in 2026.
Cana money too much ooo

OscarJaden:
Good day sir,
I apologize for intruding into your DM. I am interested in furthering my education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Japan, preferably at an affordable university. I would be grateful if you could kindly connect me with any legitimate agency or resource that can assist me with securing admission and processing.
Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Wisdommyth:
I have already started my skill assessment with vetasses. Civil Engineering degree is actually considered as one of the most relevant and closely related degree required for construction project management skill assessment with vetasses.

I think I have a better chance with construction project management and it also closely aligns with my experience. I was just worried if I could change skill assessment after lodging an expression of interest. Note: I didn’t assess my previous civil engineering experience, I only did skill assessment for degree with Engineers Australia

Wisdommyth:
Hi everyone, please is it possible to switch your occupation on an already submitted expression of interest? I submitted my expression of interest as a civil engineer but I am looking to change to construction project manager. As you know, civil engineering role are very similar with that of construction project manager. I have a civil engineering degree but only assessed my degree without experience with Engineers Australia.

I have prior experience and a construction company which I currently run, I believe I will be better positioned with a construction project management. And besides, most of my role are tailored more to that of a construction project manager.

MCdrinkwater1:
Pls can someone guide me on Japan visa application

Nfest:
I just got my Japan visa today, it's bn and experience but God has bn wonderful to the end. Now we move

judecares1:
I have transited using Beijing airport and Singapore airports using my Naija passport without issues. You can get 24hrs visa upon arrival 😀 in china if you wish to see the beauty of china while i await my connecting flight to Nagoya or you can stay at the airport if you don't feel like going out of the airport. But in Singapore i stayed at the airport. As long as you don't want to leave the airport you won't have any issues cos the airline knows how it works
Advising him to take bullet train looks very expensive and remember you will need to pay extra luggage if your luggage exceed 20kg which is very expensive unless upon arrival you can take the bullet train and waybill your luggage to your apartment using yamato delivery company that is less expensive 🫰, you can do that at 7-Eleven or familymart. Alternatively you can take night bus (cheapest means). Please try to be economical in spending since you are coming to Japan new.

Rictech:
Good day, Gerrard59 and blackbriar. I'm trying to book a flight using Qatar Airways and would appreciate your advice.

Do you know if a transit visa is required when passing through Hong Kong? This route is the most affordable and would take me directly to my final destination.

The other option is to travel via Osaka and take a train from there.

Going through Tokyo is not feasible, as it requires a self-transfer between Narita International Airport and Haneda International Airport, which is not included in the fare (Lagos – Doha – Tokyo), even though it's more expensive.

Amakamoney:
please do i need to pay someone to help submit my EOI?is it something i can do myself?

Rictech:
Thank you very much once again, blackbriar and Gerrard59.
I collected my visa yesterday. I really appreciate you both for keeping this thread alive with vital information and guidance.
Japan, here I come! The Land of the Rising Sun will favour me.