After traveling around for a while, I found my home in Tokyo. Now working in Shinjuku and discovering something new about Japan every day.
Tokyo’s minimum wage keeps increasing, and other prefectures follow suit. Do you know how much you have to be paid in Japan? Minimum wage in Japan The average minimum wage in Japan is 901 Yen...
Recycle shops have you covered if you need furniture, new clothes, or items for your house and are looking for a bargain in Japan! Japan’s second-hand shops come in all types and sizes, from large,...
Are you wondering why there seem to be so few internships available or don’t want to pay for your internship position? On this page we put together articles that help you ・Understand the Japanese system...
Can you find a job in Japan without having lived here before? We talked with Earlwin about the challenges of job-hunting Japanese style and how attending job fairs and his Japanese friends helped him get...
Can you find your dream job in Japan? To answer this question, we talked with Clemence and asked how she persevered and managed to find the job she wanted in Japan. Read on to learn...
Wondering how to stand out from the crowd? We talked with Yulia about how to be efficient in your job search and why it is important to know what you bring to the table. In...
Job-hunting in Japan can be tough. While most of us experience some struggle, many do manage to secure jobs in this country. We talked to four graduates who made it and recently started working in...
Young, motivated, maybe even with work experience under the belt – and ready to move your life to Japan. The only issue: you never graduated from university. Is there really no way around it? The...
Living in Japan can come with hidden costs, many of them caused by the country’s obsession with 2-year contracts. Whether you rent an apartment or get a phone contract, chances are you will be presented...
This series introduces foreigners who managed to secure job offers in Japan, sharing their experiences and tips. This time Avazbek shared his experiences. Read on to find out more about: ■ On-the-job training ■ Handwritten...
For anyone who wants to live in Japan or simply loves to travel leisurely, the working holiday visa is a dream come true. Normally, a lot of bureaucracy and costs, like tuition fees for a...
Understand the visa options for Japan once and for all. 28 different visa can be confusing at first sight, but many of them cover special cases you don’t need to concern yourself with. Visa for...
Looking for industry names in Japanese? Our list gives you the terms you need to join the conversation. Regardless of whether you are looking job or just want talk about the Japanese economy, without knowing...
You want to do an internship in Japan? You speak some Japanese? Then maximize your opportunities and search internships like the Japanese. This article shows you how. Do it like the Japanese Being in Japan...
Dress code: Business Casual, but what does that actually mean in Japan? Find out about the do’s and don’ts of work fashion. With this style guide, you cannot go wrong. Business Casual Business Casual is...