Living in Japan as an international student is a dream for many people. The country is clean, safe, and full of opportunities. Many students come here with big hopes to study, earn money, and build a better future. But the reality of student life in Japan is not always easy. Behind the good lifestyle, there are many struggles, especially when it comes to managing money.
In this blog, I will share my real experience of working part-time in Japan, my monthly salary breakdown, and the unexpected problems that affected my income. This is not just a calculation. This is real life.
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| I use this because earn point after earn i can order by point .I will say say you in my working time McDonald's give 30%of free as a worler |
First, let’s talk about my part-time job.
Like many students, I work in a restaurant job similar to fast food places like McDonald’s. The work includes cleaning, serving customers, kitchen help, and sometimes heavy physical work. It is not easy, but it is one of the most common jobs for students.
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| My uniform of McDonald’s |
My hourly wage is 1050 yen.
As a student in Japan, there is a legal limit on how many hours you can work. Normally, students are allowed to work up to 28 hours per week during regular study time. Some people say 24 hours depending on rules or personal schedule, but in my case, I usually work around 24 hours per week.
Now let’s calculate the expected income.
Hourly wage: 1050 yen
Weekly hours: 24 hours
Weekly income = 1050 × 24 = 25,200 yen
If we calculate for a full month (4 weeks):
Monthly income = 25,200 × 4 = 100,800 yen
So ideally, my monthly salary should be around 100,000 yen.
This looks okay on paper. Many people think this is enough for a student. But the real situation is very different.
Now I will explain what actually happened to me.
Before starting work at a restaurant in Japan, many companies require a health check. One important test is a stool test. This is required for hygiene and food safety reasons. It is a normal process, but the problem is the delay.
I gave my stool sample on 27 May.
I was expecting the result in a few days. But the result did not come quickly. Instead, it came on 14 June.
That means there was a delay of about 18 days.
During this time, I was not allowed to work.
Even though I had the job, I could not start working because my test result was not ready. This is something many students don’t expect. You think you have a job, but you still cannot earn.
Let’s break this down.
From 28 May to 14 June, I could not work at all.
That is around 15 days without income.
In a normal situation, I would have worked those days and earned money. But because of the delay, my working hours became zero.
Now let’s calculate the loss.
If I work 24 hours per week, then in 2 weeks I should work:
24 × 2 = 48 hours
Expected income for 48 hours:
48 × 1050 = 50,400 yen
So I lost around 50,000 yen just because of the delay in test results.
This is a huge loss for a student.
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| My money into bank π©π© |
Now let’s talk about what happened after the results came.
After 14 June, I finally got permission to work. But the month was already half over. I only had around 15 days left in the month.
Since I work part-time with limited hours, I could not recover the lost time. I still followed the weekly limit, so I could only work about 48 hours in the remaining time.
So in the second half of the month:
Total hours worked = 48 hours
Income = 48 × 1050 = 50,400 yen
That means my total monthly income was only around 50,000 yen instead of 100,000 yen.
Half of my expected salary was gone.
This is the reality that many people don’t talk about.
When people hear that students in Japan can earn 100,000 yen per month, they think life is easy. But they don’t see the hidden problems.
Now let’s talk about expenses.
Even if your income is low, your expenses do not stop.
Rent is the biggest expense. Depending on the city, rent can be around 30,000 to 60,000 yen or even more. If you live in a shared room, it might be cheaper, but still a big cost.
Then there is food. Even if you cook at home, groceries can cost around 15,000 to 25,000 yen per month.
Transportation is another cost. If your workplace is far, you may need to pay for train or bus, unless your company covers it.
Then there are phone bills, internet, electricity, gas, and water. These basic utilities can easily add another 10,000 to 15,000 yen.
Now imagine earning only 50,000 yen in a month.
It becomes very difficult to manage everything.
Sometimes you need to cut expenses. You eat less, you avoid going out, you stop buying things you need. It becomes stressful.
This situation also affects mental health.
You feel pressure because you came to Japan with dreams, but now you are struggling to survive. You want to study, but you are worried about money. You want to work more, but you are limited by rules and conditions.
Sometimes you feel helpless.
Another important thing is that part-time jobs in Japan are not always stable. Your shifts can change. Some weeks you get more hours, some weeks less. If the restaurant is not busy, they may reduce your shifts.
Also, before starting work, there are many small processes like training, paperwork, and health checks. All of these take time, and during that time, you are not earning.
This creates a gap between expectation and reality.
Expectation: You think you will earn 100,000 yen every month.
Reality: Sometimes you earn only 50,000 yen or even less.
This difference is very important for new students to understand.
Now let’s talk about some lessons from this experience.
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| My room its to much π© I cannot manage and clean because 4 day work after work make food and sleep so my bed is to dirty ππ |
First, always keep extra savings.
Before coming to Japan, try to save money for at least 2 to 3 months of living expenses. Because in the beginning, you may not earn immediately.
Second, be prepared for delays.
Things like health checks, job approvals, and paperwork can take time. Do not expect to start earning from day one.
Third, manage your expenses carefully.
Track your spending. Avoid unnecessary expenses. Try to cook at home and save money.
Fourth, don’t depend only on one job.
If possible, try to find a stable workplace with regular shifts. But always follow legal working limits.
Fifth, stay mentally strong.
There will be tough times. You may feel stressed or frustrated. But remember why you came to Japan. Stay focused on your long-term goals.
Finally
I want to say this.
Life as a student in Japan is not easy, but it is also not impossible. You will face challenges, but you will also learn many things. You will become stronger, more independent, and more responsible.
This experience, even the difficult part, will help you grow.
My monthly salary story is not perfect, but it is real. And sometimes, reality is the best teacher.
If you are planning to come to Japan or already living here, I hope this blog helps you understand the real situation better.
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This is a real and honest story of a student working part-time in Japan. It includes a full salary breakdown, real-life problems like medical checks, and how unexpected situations can reduce your income.
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