Working off base in Yokota

Hello everyone. My family was just informed that we have orders to Yokota and will be moving there this summer. I lived in Misawa twice giving me a total of 6 years in Japan.

I love Japan and am thrilled to be moving there. My question is this: I have a bachelor's degree, am alternatively certified to teach, and work for Bernina here in the states. While I want to work on base, what are the steps that I would need to take if I try and find a job off base? As a command sponsored dependent I know I don't need anything to work on base other than the obvious. I am not billingual so will anyone even consider hiring me?

I have never lived in Tokyo so I am so excited!

you may get a job of teaching English where no Japanese is required.
or even you may try Bernina Japan. you may work with them with a help of interpreter, if they are interested.

the process is straight forward. 1) find an employer who will sponsor your visa 2) apply for changing your visa status from spouse visa to working visa.

you may consider not to earn more than a certain amount of money in a particular year in order to avoid paying for compulsory social insurance.

hope it helps. happy hunting!