Some Japanese Students Have a Secret Job at Night

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]Some college girls in Japan are taking nightlife jobs just to stay in school.

[00:00:04]Many leave small hometowns and move to big cities for university, but living costs are extremely high. Tuition keeps increasing, and ordinary part-time jobs often don't earn enough to cover rent, food, and daily expenses. That's why some students turn to nightlife work, where they can make money much faster.

[00:00:19]For many, it's a way to keep studying and avoid dropping out. But the choice comes with challenges, including long hours, judgment from others, and the possibility of being taken advantage of.

[00:00:28]Some believe the bigger issue isn't the students themselves, but how expensive education has become for [music] young people trying to build a future.