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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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Working in Tokyo as a IT Consultant: Keith’s 10+ Year Story

Meet Kieth, a Chinese professional who has lived in Japan for over 10 years and now works as an IT…

Working in Japan as a Foreigner From Student to Web Designer in Marketing Company

Meet Long, a Vietnamese who has lived in Japan for around three years. After coming to Japan as a student…

Working in Japan as a Developer: Job Hunting & What Tech Life Is Really Like

Meet Ang, originally from Canada, who has been living in Japan for about a year and a half. Ang works…

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