📢 Overview: Finding Jobs in Japan as a Foreigner When starting your job search in Japan, knowing which website to use is half the battle—especially for English speakers. Japan job websites for English speakers are tailored to support non-Japanese speakers by listing roles where English is the primary language or only minimal Japanese is required. […]
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From Working Holiday to Work Visa in Japan – Can I Switch? If you’re enjoying the life in Japan on a Working holiday visa and thinking about staying longer with a proper job, the big question is: Can I switch from a Working Holiday visa to a Work Visa in Japan without leaving the country?
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Changing jobs in Japan can feel difficult because it’s not just about switching workplaces — there’s a bunch of paperwork like visa updates, health insurance, and pension procedures that you need to take care of too. I know it might feel pretty overwhelming — I’ve been there too for more than 3 times! So, I’m
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Living in Japan is full of great experiences – amazing food, efficient trains, friendly people. But one thing that can catch you off guard is the cost of mandatory pension payments. If you’ve been wondering how to reduce pension payments in Japan, you are not alone. Many foreign residents in Japan find the system confusing
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If you are planning to live or work in Japan, obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) is one of the first important steps. In this post, I will explain the documents needed for CoE in Japan, based on the latest official information by the Japanese immigration office (2025 May). I actually have helped my friends
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If you’re already living in Japan or planning to move to Tokyo, one of your biggest questions is probably: How much does it really cost to live in Tokyo? Most websites give general data, but I want to share what I actually pay – based on 8 years of living and working in Tokyo as
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If you live in Japan, you need to renew your visa someday to keep living and working legally, since the period of the visa is usually 1 year / 3 years / 5 years. Today, I will introduce the documents needed to renew visa in Japan and how to prepare for the documents. This post
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