TOP 10 FAVORITE MAJORS IN JAPAN

1. Health Care / Social Welfare / Child Care

The Health Industry offers multiple and various career opportunities. Graduates of Health major in Japan are exposed to more specialized and specific work field such as medications, traditional medication, emergency care, even healthcare industry. Other career opportunity are such as:

  • Medical Secretary
  • Nurse/Public Health Nurse
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Orthopedist
  • Nursery Teacher
  • Clinical Engineer
  • etc.

2. Directing / Producing / CG / Acting

Hollywood blockbusters, film industry in Asia even worldwide are considerable career opportunity when it comes to creative industry. Career in film industry aren't limited to becoming Actor or Actress. Plenty of as much interesting job are available and they ranges. Screenwriters, set designer, make up artists, sound effect artists, computer graphic designer, and costume designers are just few of many more position to be considered when it comes to film making.

 

Professionals and experts are always required in TelevisionFilm, and Creative Industry, and they are such as:

  • Filming Director
  • Lighting Technician
  • Screenwriter
  • Song Producer
  • Art Designer
  • Sound Effect Artist
  • Makeup Artist
  • Stylist
  • Video Editor
  • CG Designer
  • Animator
  • Sound Technician
  • Equipment Technician
  • Movie Trailer Director
  • etc.

3. Hospitality / Tourism / Hotel

Hospitality, Tourism, and Service Industry offers wide range of career opportunity. Interpreter, Tour Guide, Hotelier, and Travel Agent are just the small part of it.

 

There are much more to offer in this field than what you've known. Opportunities are high and wide open for those who are willing to go for it.

 

Need any insight on the career opportunity? Here they are:

  • Travel Agent
  • Wedding Planner
  • Ground Hostess
  • Hotelier
  • Interpreter
  • Travel Guide
  • Funeral Services Director
  • Hotel Management Executive
  • Entrepreneur in Hospitality Industry
  • Entrepreneur in Tourism Industry
  • etc.

4. Music / Dance / Acting

The growth of Entertainment Industry nowadays is considered vast and rapid with the help of digital and technology advancement, in which it is now entertainment content are easily accessible for anyone no matter where they are.

 

Artist and Entertainment Professionals are required to possess more than just talent but also technical skill, knowledge and constant update on entertainment industry to stay relevant.

 

If you are pursuing career in entertainment industry, here are list of profession that might be suitable for you:

  • Musician
  • Dancer
  • PA Engineer
  • Music Video Director
  • Voice Actor
  • Artist Manager
  • Brand Analyst
  • Entertainment Industry Market Analyst
  • Production House Manager
  • etc.

5. Manga / Anime / Design

The magazine you read, the product advertisement appeared in the midst of Youtube video you watched, the package of the cereal you ate this morning, to the house you are living, they are all started from a design.

 

The advancement of technology affects heavily on digital graphic field, which then also gives impact to advertisement and content design. Consequently, designers are the people who are sought by most company in order to make their products to be marketable, which means career opportunities for designers are widely open in this era.

 

Here are list of job opportunities for professionals in design industry:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Game Designer
  • Manga Artist
  • Animator
  • CG Artist
  • Product Designer
  • Advertisement Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • etc.

6. Beauty

It is always special and extraordinary to be an expert or professional in beauty industry. You make people's dream come true.

 

However, it is also your challenge to not only satisfy the customer's need and want but also you are responsible with the comfort of communication when handling your clients.

 

Here are list of professional field available in beauty industry:

  • Beautician
  • Beauty Advisor
  • Makeup Artist
  • Aesthetician
  • Manicurist
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Beauty Consultant
  • etc.

7. Cooking / Confectionery

Japan is known worldwide for their innovation and creativity in culinary industry. Culinary in Japan are developed from the combination between traditional and cultural with modern taste and display that it becomes unique also popular.

 

Career in culinary or confectionery industry, unlike what generally perceived, isn't limited to only cooking and baking.

 

Her are list of professional career you can pursue in this industry:

  • Cafe Owner
  • Patissier (Pastry Chef)
  • Barista
  • Boulanger
  • Sommelier
  • Food designer
  • Restaurant Owner
  • etc.

8. Sport Training /  Sport Instructing / Rehabilitation

Fitness and Sport industry, unexpectedly to many, offers wide range of career opportunities. 

 

Sports Trainer and Instructor are only two of many. Let's see what career opportunities are available to pursue when it comes to this field.

  • Sports Trainer
  • Sports Instructor
  • Team Trainer
  • Swimming Instructor
  • Child Sports Instructor
  • Long-Term Health Care Facility Staff
  • Fitness Advisor
  • Actor/Actress Body Building Advisor
  • Action Film Choreographer
  • Fitness Rehabilitation Advisor
  • etc.

9. Flora / Fauna / The Environment /           The Oceans

The Biosphere of Earth offers magnificent beauty, diversity, and wonder. The industry of biosphere provides different opportunities and it's certainly a pride to work and protect the environment at the same time.

 

The vast changing of industrial technology affects heavily on the environment health, thus it is critical and urgent to employ more competent professional in environmental and biodiversity field.

 

Here are examples of opportunities available for the biosphere industry:

  • Botanist
  • Environmental Conservation
  • Horse Riding Instructor
  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Pet Groomer
  • Guide Dog Trainer
  • Biodiversity Researcher
  • Conservation Researcher
  • etc.

 


10. High Technology / Bio Tecnology

Astrophysics, Energy Sciences, Nanotechnology, IT, Communication Technology, and everything involving advanced technologies are currently one of the most potential field to study and expertise.

 

Industrial Technologies as well, are in constant requirements in innovation, specialization, and improvisation thus it means more career opportunity available.

 

Here are list of professional field available to pursue in terms of Advanced Technology/Bio Technology:

  • Web Designer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Game Programmer
  • Satellite Development Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Control System Programmer
  • Beta-test Analyst
  • System Analyst
  • Engine Programmer
  • etc.