I was a teacher in China for 3 years and moving to Japan

[green]

I am a Ghanaian and have been teaching in China for the past 3 years. I will be moving to Japan to find a teaching job. I just had my japanese tourist visa now. But holds a work visa in China. My question is, do anyone know if it is likely for me to get a teaching job since I am not from the US,Uk or other. I have a lot of things to prove my experience. And also if I am lucky to get a company to work in, will it be possible for them to process my work visa for me? I hope to move in October, will that be a disadvantage? And the last question is it possible to find someone to share a room with before I settle finally?
Thank for your time. you guys out there are really doing a great job.
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[Elfunko]

I suggest checking up on some other websites:

gaijinpot.com - Lots of varied info


JET Forums: (JET Program people, but maybe useful)
bigdaikon.com
ithinkimlost.com

If those urls arent correct try google. The last two I got from a friend and wrote on paper, still haven't looked myself.

[JonB]

you generally need a degree or 10 years proven work experience in your field to get a work permit. Bizarre thing is that it does not seem to matter what the degree was!!

And if you do have 10 years experience you still have to provide the degree certificate

[annie]

Also, most people are looking for native English speakers. Preferably white native English speakers. The few Filipinas I know who have gotten work teaching English here are making about half what the average American makes.