Case2:Working in Shizuoka

Shizuoka Prefecture is known as a manufacturing prefecture with the fourth largest shipment of manufactured goods in Japan (FY 2012).
Japanese even refer to it as “the department store of industry", consisting of diverse industries such as electric machinery, paper, and pharmaceuticals in the eastern region. Electric machinery, furniture, and processed marine products dominate the central region and export machinery, musical instruments, and textiles in the western region.

What you need to know when working in Shizuoka Prefecture

Here are some important things to consider if wishing to live and work in Shizuoka Prefecture. Not only in Shizuoka Prefecture, but also in other parts of Japan, jobs are not necessarily the same as in major cities. In particular, clerical work tends to be scarce. Because of the lower wage levels in rural areas compared to metropolitan areas, most people will see a drop in income if they move or change jobs. However, as is the case in much of the world, the cost of living will be much lower if living outside of major metropolitan areas. Please think carefully and discuss with family about priorities, values and what kind of environment suits everyone best before moving to Shizuoka. We would love to have you here!