If you’ve been living in Japan for over a year, you’ve probably heard of furusato nozei, Japan’s unique hometown tax system. When you get your first residents’ tax bill after one year of living in Japan, the amount can be surprising—often much higher than what you expected, especially if you’re used to having taxes automatically […]
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If you’re a long-term resident in Japan, you may be wondering how to renew your My Number Card (※) when it’s about to expire. The process may seem simple at first, but it often comes with confusing details — especially if your Residence Card expiration doesn’t match your My Number Card’s date. ※ What is
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📌Introduction: How to Pass Resume Screening for AWS or Microsoft Japan If you’re a non-Japanese professional trying to land a job at big tech companies in Japan, like AWS, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Accenture or EY, you might feel overwhelmed at first. What should your resume look like? Should it be in Japanese or English? What
Living in Japan means learning how to prepare for earthquakes in practical ways. Knowing how to find evacuation site in Japan is just as important as having an emergency kit ready. In the first post of this series, we covered how to prepare your earthquake emergency kit — what to include and where to buy
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How to Prepare for an Earthquake in Japan: Complete Guide While living in Japan, you’ve probably felt at least one earthquake — maybe even a few, while working, cooking or commuting. I’ve experienced a few myself since living in Japan, and every time it reminds me how important it is to be prepared, even just
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📢 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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