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Work in Japan: Start Your Journey Here

Everything required to work in Japan including visa requirements and career growth.

Work in Japan – Guide for Work Visas, Jobs, and Long Term Career Growth

Work visas and legal basics Your visa is the framework everything else rests on. It defines what work you can do, how often you can change roles, and how stable…

Game Developer in Japan: Career Guide, Opportunities, and Industry Insights

Japan's gaming industry stands as one of the most influential in the world, home to iconic companies like Nintendo, Sony…

Paths to Becoming a Chef in Japan

To become a chef in Japan, you need culinary training (either at a Japanese culinary school or through apprenticeship), work…

How to Become an English Teacher in Japan

To become an English teacher in Japan, you need a bachelor's degree in any field and native or near-native English…

Japanese Business Card Exchange: Essential Etiquette and Protocol

Japanese business card exchange, known as meishi koukan (名刺交換), is a formal ritual in Japanese business culture where professionals exchange…

Understanding the Japanese Salaryman: Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Corporate Workers

A salaryman (サラリーマン, sararīman) is a white-collar office worker in Japan who works full-time for a corporation, typically in a…

Japanese Job Interview – Most Common Questions to Prepare For & Tips

If you are preparing for a job interview in Japan, these are the questions you are almost guaranteed to hear.…

How to Become a Voice Actor in Japan: Step by Step Guide

Becoming a voice actor (seiyuu) in Japan requires attending a specialized voice acting school, building skills through training and auditions,…

Careers in Japan for Different JLPT Levels: Your Complete Job Matching Guide

Your JLPT certification directly determines which careers you can pursue in Japan. N5 holders can access hospitality and manual labor roles,…

How to Work In Japan While Being Paid from Abroad

For anyone who wants to work in Japan, but already has a job in a business abroad, you may have…

Business Tax in Japan: A Practical Guide for Foreign Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Setting up a business in Japan means navigating several layers of national and local taxation. This guide distils the 2025 rules…

Starting a Business in Tokyo: A 6-Step Guide for Foreigners

Tokyo is a city of contrast. It is where centuries-old shrines sit comfortably alongside skyscrapers, and where traditional craftsmanship commands…

Japanese Business Manners: A Practical Guide for Foreign Professionals

Whether you're preparing for your first business trip to Japan or settling into a long-term role after moving here, understanding…

From Anime Curiosity to University Life Studying in Japan During COVID

Meet Vincent, originally from Malaysia, who came to Japan to study after getting curious about the culture through anime and,…

What It’s Like Working in Japan as a Foreign Writer and Editor

Meet Tobias, originally from the United Kingdom, who has been living in Japan since February 2019. Tobias works in media…

Moving to Japan from Singapore Housing Reality and Share House Life

Meet Lin, born in Singapore and raised by Malaysian parents. She later switched nationality to Singaporean at 21. Lin didn’t…

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