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How to Get a Job in Japan: Work and Career Guide

Everything you need to know about working in Japan, including how foreigners find jobs, employer expectations, hiring industries, work visas, and job search strategies.

Work in Japan: The Complete Guide for Foreigners in 2026

If you want to work in Japan, you are not short on motivation, but you might be short on a clear roadmap. The process involves more moving parts than most…

Freelancing in Japan: Is it worth it? What You Need to Know

If you've been in Japan long enough, you've probably wondered whether going freelance is worth it. More money, more freedom,…

Quitting Your Job in Japan: Everything You Need to Know Before You Resign

In early 2025, Tokyo police sent a hundred officers to raid the offices of Moody, Japan's biggest job-quitting agency. Its…

Japanese Work Culture: Everything You Need to Know

Why Japanese Work Culture Is So Distinct If you ever had the experience of walking into a Japanese office at…

Remote Work in Japan: The Ultimate Guide for Foreigners

If you've been searching for a clear, honest breakdown of how remote work actually functions in Japan as a foreigner,…

Why Is Networking in Japan Different from Networking Elsewhere?

If you've ever tried to build a professional network in Japan the same way you would back home, handing out…

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,…

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 Part-Time as a Barista in Japan: Hien’s Story

Meet Hien, originally from Vietnam, who has lived in Japan for about one year. While studying, Hien started working part-time…

Working in Japan as a Filipino Software Engineer: Danmarl’s Story

Meet Danmarl, originally from the Philippines, who has lived in Japan for six years. Danmarl did middle school and high…

Working in Japan as an English Teacher: Issa’s Career Story in Tokyo

Meet Issa Kachenje, originally from Tanzania, who first came to Japan as an international student and has since completed both…

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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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