Category: Work & Career
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Job Interview Etiquette in Japan: Dress, Bowing, Visa Checks
Japanese job interview etiquette: the flow on the day, bowing, what to wear, online interviews, common questions, visa checks, and…
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How to Read a Japanese Payslip: Taxes and Deductions
What comes out of your salary in Japan: income tax, resident tax, health insurance, pension, employment insurance, payslips, and year-end…
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Student Part-Time Jobs in Japan With Little or No Japanese
Can’t speak Japanese yet? Here are 5 student part-time jobs in Japan you can start with little or no Japanese,…
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ALT vs Eikaiwa: English Teaching Jobs in Japan Compared
ALT (JET or dispatch), eikaiwa, or international school? We compare pay, requirements, visas, and how to apply from inside Japan,…
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Freelance Visa in Japan? Statuses, Setup, Taxes, Invoices
Freelancing in Japan? There is no freelance visa. Learn which statuses allow it, sole proprietor setup, taxes, invoices, and how…
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Japanese Business Etiquette: Workplace Rules for Newcomers
Japanese business etiquette for newcomers: greetings, horenso, business cards, seating, overtime and paid leave, drinking parties, and getting help.
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Full-Time Job Documents in Japan: A Guide for New Graduates, Job Changers, and Overseas Hires
A practical breakdown of the documents you need before starting a full-time job in Japan, organized by three paths: new…
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Part-Time Job Documents in Japan: What to Prepare
A practical guide to the paperwork for a part-time job in Japan: the five documents almost everyone needs, handling My…
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Does Your Company File? What International Residents Need to Know About Japan’s Employer Notification Rule (2026)
If your employer hasn’t filed the required Hello Work notification, your visa renewal could be affected. Japan clarified the rules…
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Japan 2026 Summer Bonus: 5th Year of Growth, Middle East Risk
Japan Research Institute projects 2026 summer bonuses up +2.4% aggregate and +2.2% per worker, the fifth consecutive year of growth.…
