Part Time Job and Earnings

Part Time Job and Earnings

International students in Japan can legally work part-time, but only with permission from immigration. The limit is 28 hours per week during school terms and up to 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) during long vacations. Typical wages range from ¥1,000–¥1,400 per hour, with higher pay for specialized jobs like English tutoring.

Legal Requirements

Permission Needed

  • Students must apply for(“Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted”).

Work Hour Limits

  • Term time: Max 28 hours per week (across all jobs).
  • Vacations: Up to 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.
  • Prohibited Jobs: Adult entertainment, bars/nightclubs, Parlors, gambling-related businesses.

Risk

    • Overworking or poor attendance can lead to visa cancellation.

Common Part-Time Jobs for Students

Job Type Typical Hourly Wage Japanese Language Required? Remarks
Convenience Store ¥1,000–¥1,300 Basic N5 Level Most popular for beginners
Restaurant ¥1,000–¥1,300 N5+ Flexible shifts
Retail / Sales ¥1,000–¥1,300 N5+ Customer-facing
Factory / Assembly Work ¥1,000–¥1,400 N5 Physical work
Café / Coffee Shop ¥1,000–¥1,250 N5 Good for practicing Japanese
English Tutoring ¥1,500–¥,2,500 Fluent English& N5+ High-paying, popular among Indian students

Salary & Monthly Earnings

  • Average hourly wage: ~¥1,054 nationwide; higher in Tokyo/Osaka (~¥1,200–¥1,400).
  • Term time:Monthly income estimate:
  • 28 hrs/week × ¥1,000/hr = ¥1,00,000–¥120,000 (Approximately ₹60,000–₹70,000) per month.
  • Late-night bonus: +25% after 10 PM.
  • Holiday work: Can reach ¥150,000 (Approximately ₹90,000) per month.