Working holiday in Japan - part-time work or just explore?
Dear Redditors,
I am currently in my first gap year, thinking about moving to Japan for a working holiday in Tokyo (5-6 months approximately)
Because I have worked nearly my whole first gap year, i have a decent amount of savings to go on about. This puts my in a position where I could either travel comfortably around Japan (maybe for 1-2 months) or take on part-time work while I'm there. But I'm scared to not make any friends or acquaintances if I do it solo (and not through a bureau).
However I'm unsure which option would be more worthwhile.
On one hand, working could help me extend my stay, and give me a deeper experience of daily life in Japan. But on the other hand, I wonder if working might limit my freedom and reduce time I could spend actually exploring and enjoying the country.
For those of you who have done a working holiday, would you recommend prioritizing work travel, or both? And did you feel that working significantly enhanced or limited your experience?
I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice you might have.
Thanks in advance :)