Freelancing in Tokyo

WELCOME

Even now, long after the end of Japan’s “bubble economy,” Tokyo offers excellent freelance opportunities in many sectors, with salaries ranging from US$30-150 an hour — opportunities, which, for the most part, do not require special skills.

What is required are insights into working and living in Tokyo that can only be gained through first-hand experience. This is where Freelancing in Tokyo (FIT) becomes your new best friend, providing essential information for a successful freelance career. In fact, if readers follow the advice offered in this book, salaries from USD $50-75K can be earned in Tokyo from part-time, freelancing positions within the first year!

FIT  is ideal for native-English speakers who are:

• Thinking of working in Tokyo
• Tokyo newbies
• Spouses of people in Tokyo on job assignments
• Tokyo old-timers seeking to maximize their potential

What makes FIT unique is:

• First-hand job descriptions
• An active website with all links from the book
• Japanese 101: Basic phrases for daily living
• Japanese phrases to help get the jobs and salary you want

Most importantly, FIT is written in a witty, engaging style, providing not only an informative read, but an entertaining one as well.