How can a mexican migrate to Japan? - Page 4

It's ironic because there are ALOT of sushi and japanese owned restaurants in Mexico. If the Japanese are migrating to Mexico, why wouldn't you?

There's a way to go to Japan legally, and fully paid.

By chance I found out about the MEXT scholarship/Mobusho, which basically funds foreigners to study in different levels in Japan. Ever since I came down here to Honduras, I had been looking like crazy to find opportunities to leave, and by chance, (because someone in the same university I'm in told me) I found out that the Jap. Gov was giving out scholarships.

Depending on the level of study, you take a series of test based on what you want to study, and an interview. In my case, I'm planning to study engineering and so I have to take a Math, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Japanese test.

They are pretty strict and even coming late to anything would give them a reason to reject you. I've seen some previous test also, and I think they are pretty hard, especially because I think the English in it is a bit different that what I'm used to study with (the first time I read them, I couldn't figure out the instructions of the questions...).

There have been some successful people in Honduras at obtaining the scholarship, and I hope I do too. Although, let me give my two cents about the whole thing in Japan:

In Japan racism is not necessarily against the law so be ready to be discriminated in cruel ways. For example, in some places you might not be able to open bank accounts, because there's this trust issue of the Japs with foreigners. So even renting a place to live might be a big hustle.

There are places you won't be able to get in just because of your race, most commonly in bars where they might have a sign that says: "Only Japanese from this point on", or "No foreigners here", or "We don't service foreigners" (in restaurants also).

There was also an article about this head of the department of education or such..(I can't remember where it was...)...but the thing was that the guy made a comment about why the USA had lower test scores compared to them because the US had more "Blacks and Mexicans". It was pretty stupid and lame, and I think he quit...if I find the article I'll post it.

Also, the cultural shock one should strongly put into account. You see, one might imagine all these situations but it's soooo different once one faces them. I say that because when I came back to Honduras I thought I was ready, but really, one never is. It's terrible how one has to deal with things out of one's "common sense" and work against them because that's how things work outside the US. I know there are a lot of practices in Japan that I'm not necessarily used, so I have already thought about going there in more than twice. I mean, sometimes they can be little details, but trust me, they can built up, and once one is out of the US, there's no way back (or a least for some long time).

They migrated to Mexico a looooong time ago. They are not coming to Mexico anymore.

Lol it's always greener on the other side. My grandparents migrated from Japan to Mexico. My grandma still lives out there with one of her daughters. The other one moved to the states.

unless you are white, you're nothing in jpn

You should try working for NGOs. I would look up some popular NGOs there and start working towards that. Get some professional experience for at least a year before you start moving though. I find that it's hard to get a decent job if you've got no experience whatsoever. Gain all the experience teaching English or do some worthwhile work for an NGO, and I'm sure you'll be fine in Japan.

I agree with you. Coming back to my country a Westernized Asian makes people envious and it's sooo hard getting along with people of my kind... The Asians think I'm white but the whites think I'm Asian. I think you'll find racism in all Asian countries, but it's up to you on how much you can handle.

Best bet is to work for an international company where there are less racist and like-minded people.

This reminds me of a quote from a man much wiser than myself. "If us getting that free plasma tv means you gotta get a little gay bashed, then you gotta get a little gay bashed my friend"

I hope you're not going because of anime, japanese girls, lots of fun and tech. Working in Japan is a totally different story. I have a whopping ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of japanophiles who tried to make it professionally in Japan just to come home half scarred.

You do not fit in.

You won't fit in.

And without money, you can't fit in.

Heed my words now.

kono kotoba wo yoku oboenasai. sou shi nai to, kokai suru.

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