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Work in Japan: start your journey here

Visas, planning, arrival, and your first 90 days — all in one roadmap.

Moving to Japan for Work – A Guide to 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…

How to Become a Model in Japan as a Foreigner

Japan is one of the most visually creative countries in the world. Fashion brands, beauty companies, tourism campaigns, cafés, tech…

Meet Macho Caregivers in Japan: Your Next Career?

As anyone remotely familiar with Japanese demographics will be aware, the country is almost the posterchild (misnomer though that may…

Top Careers for Foreigners in Japan: A Complete Guide

Finding the right career in Japan can feel overwhelming, especially for newcomers navigating a different culture, hiring system, and set…

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.…

Business Japanese for Work in Japan: Essential Keigo and Workplace Phrases for Foreign Professionals

Japanese business culture is built on respect, clarity, and professionalism. For foreigners working in Japan, mastering business Japanese goes beyond…

Japanese Resume: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the Job Market in Japan

At first glance, the Japanese resume (or CV) may appear to follow a straightforward template. Yet it carries nuances and…

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…

Breaking Into Acting in Japan: Stunts, Action, and Quiet Flame with Chuck Johnson

When you think of acting in Japan, many expats think of getting into voice acting, or working as extras. These…

Acting in Japan: Opportunities, Agencies, and Training for Foreigners

Pursuing an acting career in Japan is both exciting and challenging. The country has a thriving entertainment industry spanning film,…

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 Japan: Step by Step Guide for Entrepreneurs

Japan is one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for launching a company, but setting up a business here requires navigating…

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…

Chinese Master’s Student Tokyo Apartment Hunting Journey

Meet Jacob, originally from China, who moved to Tokyo to do a Master’s in Marketing Development with a focus on…

American Student in Japan From Exchange Trip to Tokyo Apartment Hunt

Meet Pascale, an American student from Washington, D.C. who studied Art and Japanese at university. The move to Japan didn’t…

How I Moved from Malaysia to Tokyo and Found Housing Alone

Meet Vincent, originally from Malaysia, who came to Japan about eight years ago. He arrived in Japan at a young…

Tools & Services

JoynOne

JoynOne offers a complete relocation service for moving to Japan, covering housing, banking, SIM setup, insurance, and city hall registration in one package. With personalised…

Sakura Mobile

Sakura Mobile provides reliable connectivity for travelers and residents in Japan, offering SIM, eSIM, WiFi rentals, and home internet. With fast shipping, airport pickup, strong…

Mobal SIM

Get a reliable Japanese SIM card with a quick, effortless signup. It’s affordable, convenient, and works well for both short term visitors and long term…

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JoynOne helps foreigners relocate to Japan with end-to-end support – from paperwork and housing to settling into daily life, both before and after you arrive.

What’s your next step in Japan?

Once you’re in Japan, your goals become clearer. Choose what you want to focus on next — work, study, housing, or getting your admin sorted.