I'm sure everyone has thought at least once, ``I want to move to Tokyo from the countryside and get a job or change jobs!'' Just imagining working in a gorgeous city is exciting, but if you come to Tokyo with just a bright image, you may feel a gap with reality.

Be sure to understand the advantages and disadvantages of finding a job or changing jobs to Tokyo so you don't have any regrets.

In this article, we will introduce in detail the advantages and precautions of working in Tokyo for those who are thinking about finding a job or changing jobs in Tokyo.

We will also introduce the services of Kiminomirai (agent), which supports you completely free of charge, from choosing a company to preparing for interviews and negotiating terms of employment!

If you are thinking about finding a job or changing jobs in Tokyo, please read this article to the end.

Should I get a job in a rural area or in Tokyo?

If you are from a rural area, you may have wondered whether to work in the region or in Tokyo. It seems that many people who are worried about finding a job decide to find a job for the following reasons.

• Reasons for wanting to work in a rural area

I have more friends in a familiar place, and I have my parents' home there, so I can work with peace of mind. Prices are low and life is easy. You can also contribute to your local area.

• Reasons for wanting to work in Tokyo

I have many friends who are going to universities in Tokyo, so I would like to get a job in Tokyo. There are more companies in Tokyo, and there are more opportunities to find employment with higher income and better conditions than in rural areas. Tokyo has a better environment and there are more opportunities to learn and grow.

The reasons for wanting to work in a rural area and the reasons for wanting to work in Tokyo are both very convincing.
If you keep the above thoughts in mind when looking for a job, you will definitely be successful.

On the other hand, if you are worried about finding a job in a local area or in Tokyo, you will need a little more information to help you decide.
We will discuss the benefits and points to note when working in Tokyo, so please use this as a reference.

Advantages of working in Tokyo

I think there are many people who feel anxious, such as ``I'm worried that my career is not good enough to work in Tokyo,'' or ``I'm worried that I won't be able to make ends meet because the rent and prices are high.''

Living in Tokyo has its disadvantages, but it also has many advantages.
We have summarized the notable differences when compared to other regions.

There are many job openings

The number of jobs is much higher than in rural areas. There are a wide variety of industries, industries, and occupations, so you won't be spoiled for choice.

When you think of a stable job in a rural area, many people think of government offices and banks. There are probably many areas where there are no private companies.

Tokyo is crowded with a variety of companies, including IT, trading companies, and manufacturers. There are various sizes of companies, including venture companies, small and medium-sized companies, and major companies, but many companies also provide a stable work environment even for clerical positions.

The effective job opening ratio in Tokyo is 1.23, and the national average is 1.10.
This means that there is more than one job offer for each person.

Additionally, there are many private job openings in Tokyo that are not listed on job posting sites.
Ask your agent to introduce you to them.

High average annual income

The following is a document that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare surveyed companies across the country and calculated the average annual income by prefecture.Compared to other prefectures, you can see that Tokyo has an overwhelmingly high average annual income.

Reference material: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Basic Wage Structure Statistical Survey” (2021) https://www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/itiran/roudou/chingin/kouzou/z2021/dl/10.pdf

The national average annual salary is 3,074,000 yen, but in Tokyo it is 3,642,000 yen.

Miyazaki prefecture has the lowest price at 2,446,000 yen, which means there is a difference of 1.2 million yen from Tokyo.

Working in Tokyo for 2 years and working in Miyazaki for 3 years will earn you the same amount of money. The difference in income between rural areas and Tokyo is obvious.

The scale of work is large

Famous companies and major companies are gathered in Tokyo. Therefore, even in the same industry, the scale of work seems to be larger than in rural areas.
Even if the work content is the same, if the scale of the work is large, it will lead to personal growth and career advancement.

Easy to maintain privacy

Tokyo is packed with downtown areas such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Harajuku, and Ginza, and famous brands and trendy restaurants are also concentrated in Tokyo. If you are a fashion conscious person, you will be able to enjoy it by incorporating it into your private life.

Additionally, compared to other regions, there are many large live concerts, stage plays, and events. There are many places where you can get inspired outside of work, so you can enjoy your private life as well.

If you want to successfully find a job or change jobs in Tokyo, use an agent.

Working in Tokyo has the above advantages, but when you start looking for a job, many people may be surprised by the number of job openings. When there are many job openings, it can take a lot of time to find out which company is good and which job is right for you.

Also, not all jobs listed on job sites are available. There are many undisclosed job openings that can only be found out through agents. In order to find a job or change jobs efficiently, we recommend using an agent.

Agents are people who act as intermediaries between people looking for work and companies looking for human resources, and work to resolve both employment and recruitment issues.

At Kiminomirai, job seekers can receive support completely free of charge until they find employment or a new job. Consultations are also available online, so you don't have to travel all the way to Tokyo from your local area.









If you are considering finding a job or changing jobs in Tokyo, please contact Kiminomirai for a free consultation.
It's okay if you haven't decided what kind of job you want yet. Career advisors will provide you with detailed support.

Disadvantages of working in Tokyo and points to avoid regrets

There are many job seekers, so it is important to prepare carefully for job hunting.

I explained that Tokyo has a large number of job openings and a wide range of options, but since the population is concentrated, there are also many job seekers. Furthermore, there are many applicants for attractive job openings, and there is a possibility that there are excellent candidates among them.

You need to prepare carefully so that when you meet the industry or company you really want to work for, you can present yourself without regrets.

However, I think there are many people who don't realize their own strengths and weaknesses just from their own perspective. Ask a friend or agent to help you analyze yourself. I'm sure it will be useful for resume writing and interview preparation.

The cost of living is high, so I live in a place with low rent.

Salary levels are higher in Tokyo than in other areas, so prices tend to be higher as well. The rent for apartments and condominiums is particularly high. Even if the average annual income is higher than in rural areas, if the rent is high, the standard of living will not be much different from that in rural areas.

If you want to live cheaply in Tokyo, we recommend a share house, which comes with furniture and appliances and can reduce initial costs and monthly rent.

Although it is called a share house, most share houses are private rooms with locks, and only the kitchen and water facilities are shared, so it is also recommended for people who value privacy but find it expensive to live alone.

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If you don’t like crowds, avoid crowded trains.

The morning rush hour in Tokyo and the level of congestion in downtown areas on weekends and holidays are not comparable to those in rural areas. Many people may feel unwell until they get used to it.

Get up early to avoid crowded morning trains during peak hours, or live as close to the first train station as possible so you can sit and commute to work.

If you don't know anyone, build new relationships in Tokyo

Unless you spent your student days in Tokyo, you may feel lonely because you don't know many people. If you left behind friends in your hometown and moved to Tokyo, or if you broke up with your lover after coming to Tokyo, you may want to meet new people.

Tokyo is Japan's most populous city. The community is diverse, with people coming from all over the country and even overseas.

If you want to make friends, you can make friends with people in your social circle or at work and go out for fun. You can interact with people you couldn't meet in your hometown or in the region, so you can get rid of your loneliness!

Points to help you smoothly find employment and change jobs in Tokyo

We have considered the advantages and disadvantages of working in Tokyo. What do you think?

I want to go to Tokyo from the countryside! I want to change jobs in Tokyo! However, I think many people don't know where to start.
In such cases, use an agent.

The number of job openings in Tokyo is huge, so even if you register on a job search site, new job openings are updated every day, making it difficult to analyze companies.
With their professional knowledge and extensive experience, agents will pick up companies that match the job seeker's hopes and aptitude.

In addition, we will help you prepare for interviews at each company and negotiate annual salary and conditions after you receive a job offer, so you can efficiently proceed with your job hunting and career change activities.
Even if you don't do well in the interview, the agent will be able to convey the key points to the company afterwards, increasing your chances of success.

At Kiminomirai, you can receive this support completely free of charge, so we recommend that job seekers give it a try.
We also accept consultations online, so you don't have to travel all the way to Tokyo from your local area.

Furthermore, for a limited time only, those who apply for career consultation online from the above website will be given an ID photo that can be used in their job search.







If you are considering finding a job or changing jobs in Tokyo, please contact Kiminomirai for a free consultation.