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A large country in the Pacific Ocean, Australia is a vast country with an area equivalent to 21 times that of Japan. However, the population for this vast area is only 24.98 million, a quarter of the population of Japan.
How lucky one might be to live in a place with so much room to breathe!
Neighboring the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is popular with fisheries and tourism, making it a hot destination for Japanese travelers. Australia is also always ranked near the top as being a country many people wish to relocate to. This article will discuss some facts and information about the largest city in Australia -- Sydney.
When people think of Sydney, they might envision the Sydney Opera House, surrounded by the ocean beneath the clear blue skies... However, Sydney’s charm reaches much further than that♪
1. Beautiful Landscapes
In addition to the opera house, there are also many popular spots, such as: Sydney Harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Luna Park, Sydney Tower, and Bondi Beach. The architecture is quite beautiful, particularly against the backdrop of lush nature.
2. Multicultural Society
As you know, Australia is a "country of immigrants," unlike Japan. People of various countries have long-since relocated to Australia, developing the multicultural society that exists there today. Furthermore, Sydney is said to be the largest international city in Australia, and various national cultures thrive and exist in the city of Sydney -- it’s a melting pot of cultures from around the entire world.
3. Living Environment
Given its rich multicultural nature, Sydney is abound with many restaurants with foreign cuisines, such as: Chinese, Japanese, Western, Korean, and Turkish cuisines. It’s similar to Tokyo in this way, where you can enjoy delicious international cuisines right in the city. Australians have a temperament to think that "enjoying life is more important than work!” which is why Australia is famous for its large number of amusement parks, bars, and clubs. On the other hand, in order to live happily in Sydney, it is said that the necessary expenses are high, and the cost of living is higher than Tokyo. Inflation is a daily reality, and life isn’t all fun and games!
【Miscellaneous Information】
Population: 5 million (based on data from 2016) 19,490 permanent Japanese residents, 13,908 long-term residents (according to the statistics of the Consulate General in Sydney)
Area: 12,367.7km 2
Time Difference: one hour ahead of Japan
Language: Australian English
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) (A$) ※1 AUD is equivalent to 80.94 JPY; as of October 2018 exchange rate
Prices are somewhat higher than Tokyo, but produce is cheaper than in Japan
Australia’s climate is mildly humid, with annual average temperatures of 17.8 ℃. Summers (December - February) are very hot, and it is necessary to take preventative measures against the strong ultraviolet (UV) rays. During winter (June - August), averages temperatures are about 10 ℃. The temperature also widely varies between day and night, so you’ll need to bundle up and keep warm.
◇ Transportation
Public transportation facilities are not as good as in Tokyo, but buses, trains, ferries, etc. are very convenient.
◇ Access from Japan to Sydney
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Direct Flights There are direct flights of 9.5 hours from Narita and Haneda International Airports in Tokyo. Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights from other airports.
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Connecting Flights From Kansai International Airport to Cairns via domestic flight to Sydney. Or make way to Hong Kong, Singapore, or Seoul, until connecting to Sydney. In this case, it takes about 12 hours to 25 hours.
◇ Visa
・Work Visa
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Experience: Two-years of full-time experience in the past five years in the field you will be working in or in related experience.
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English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 or above Please refer to the link below. → https://www.wavenetwork.com.au/ryugaku/english-exam/ielts.html
・Working Holiday Visa Age is limited to candidates under 30 years old. There are no other restrictions.
Currently, Washokujob has several job postings in Australia. Please check out the links below for more information. https://washokujob.com/job/198