After traveling around for a while, I found my home in Tokyo. Now working in Shinjuku and discovering something new about Japan every day.
Visa and Status of Residence are often used interchangeably, but they are two very different things. Visa In most cases, people talk about visas. A visa to travel to a foreign country, a visa to...
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, JLPT, is the one and only certificate to showcase your overall grasp of Japanese. With 5 test levels to choose from and only two test dates per year this test cannot...
For new graduates, Japan is the country of unlimited opportunities. Few other countries make it so easy to enter any profession you want, regardless of your background. Entry-level jobs in Japan No Experience Necessary Why...
During the last business day of the year, it is customary in Japan to greet everyone you were working with that year. This is part of greasing work relationships and helps to “sell your face”...
Guide to the BJT: structure, levels, necessary skills, and when to take it. What is the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test The BJT or ビジネス日本語能力テスト in Japanese is a 135 min multiple choice test, that...
Looking for a job in Japan, but not sure in which fields you have the best chances to get one? Let’s find out which industries are most active in hiring international staff. Even today there...
Thinking about changing jobs in Japan? Find out about the process, paperwork and everything you need to know for a good transition to your next career stage. Ground rules It is okay to change jobs...
What rights do you have as an employee in Japan? An overview of what you need to know about Japan’s Labor Laws – from what has to be written in your contract to rules regulating...
Many foreigners are baffled by the Japanese recruitment system. This was the result found by a DISCO study on job-seeking international students in Japan. Let’s take a look at the 8 strangest aspects of the...
Registering one’s address is the final step in becoming a resident of Japan. But dealing with Japanese bureaucracy is not without its challenges. While it always works out somehow, there are many who resorted to...
Japan is famous for employees working at one company for all their lives. It still doesn’t seem like changing jobs is common. However, it is getting more accepted, so don’t shy away from following your...
Employee benefits play a role for many when choosing their jobs. They not only impact how much money you get at the end of the month, but also your insurance, when you can take vacations,...
Japan is famous for its lifetime employment system, but many Japanese companies are looking for more flexible alternatives. This is good news for foreigners hoping to work in Japan. Why? Lifetime employment is one factor...
The key to clear and effective communication in Japanese doesn’t lie in fancier grammar, but in utilizing your voice and what you already know to their full extend. Let’s go beyond typical Japanese classes and...
Health Insurance while working in Japan Japan has a strong public health insurance system that offers good coverage to everyone. At first hard to understand, it is surprisingly easy to use. Insurance Types・Cost・Coverage・Join Health Insurance...