April 1: you start your job in Japan.
April 2: you already regret it.
Some are even thinking:
“Should I just quit?”
— Pause.
From the moment you join,
you are no longer a “new grad.”
You are already a second new grad.
And that changes everything.
Companies will ask:
👉 Why do you want to leave so soon?
For foreigners, there’s another reality:
visa risk.
If you quit immediately:
- No guarantee of a next offer
- Gaps may affect your visa stability
- Short-term exits can hurt your profile
Most people don’t fail because of ability.
It’s often just a mismatch.
But the real question is:
Do you want to gamble this early?
If you just feel:
- overwhelmed
- tired
- “this isn’t what I expected”
That’s normal.
In Japan, almost no one feels comfortable in the first week.
Unless it’s truly serious —
(illegal practices, health issues, or you literally can’t continue)
Most cases are not worth an all-in quit on day one.
Take a step back.
Give it some time.
Then decide.
Your life won’t change in just a few weeks.
Tokyo Asabana｜東京朝花
Founder: Serena He
Nationally Certified Career Consultant / MBA
Education & Career Strategy Consultant for International Residents in Japan
hello@tokyoasabana.com