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Practical guidance for finding work in Japan, preparing applications, reading job offers and employment contracts, understanding workplace conditions, changing jobs and leaving a position.
12 published guides
How to Read a Japanese Job Offer: Salary, Hours, Contract & Red Flags Guide
A practical 2026 guide to reading a Japanese job offer: contract term, workplace and duty range, salary, fixed overtime, hours, probation, renewal rules, bonuses, leave and warning signs. Read guide →
How to Use Hello Work in Japan: Job Search, Benefits & Training Guide
A practical 2026 guide to using Hello Work in Japan: job-seeker registration, online job search, referrals, foreign-language support, residence-status checks, unemployment benefits, vocational training and specialist foreigner services. Read guide →
Salary Deductions in Japan: Tax, Insurance & Take-Home Pay Guide
A practical 2026 guide to salary deductions in Japan: income tax, resident tax, health insurance, pension, employment insurance, long-term care, the new child and childcare support contribution, bonuses and take-home pay. Read guide →
How to Use Job Sites in Japan as a Foreigner: Search, Visa & Scam Guide
A practical 2026 guide to using job sites in Japan as a foreign applicant: choosing the right channels, checking work eligibility, reading job ads, tracking applications and avoiding scams. Read guide →
How to Prepare for a Japanese Workplace: First-Day, Rules & Communication Guide
A practical 2026 guide to starting work in Japan: first-day preparation, written conditions, work rules, timekeeping, overtime, paid leave, communication, harassment support and workplace expectations. Read guide →
How to Change Jobs in Japan: Visa, Insurance, Tax & Handover Checklist
Changing jobs in Japan can affect your status of residence, insurance, pension, taxes and payroll records. Use this 2026 checklist to move employers without leaving an administrative gap. Read guide →
How to Resign from a Job in Japan: Notice, Paid Leave & Exit Checklist
A practical 2026 guide to resigning from a job in Japan: notice rules, fixed-term contracts, paid leave, handover, exit documents, insurance, unemployment and immigration steps. Read guide →
How to Take Paid Leave in Japan: Rules, Days, Requests & Employer Limits
A practical 2026 guide to annual paid leave in Japan: eligibility, statutory days, part-time rules, requests, employer timing changes, the five-day obligation, hourly leave, resignation, and what to do if your leave is denied. Read guide →
How to Understand a Japanese Employment Contract: Salary, Overtime & Renewal Guide
A Japanese employment contract should be checked together with the working-conditions notice and company work rules. This 2026 guide explains contract period, renewal, workplace and duty scope, salary, fixed overtime, working hours, paid leave,… Read guide →
Job Interview in Japan: Questions, Etiquette, Preparation & Work-Status Checks
A practical guide for foreign residents preparing for job interviews in Japan, covering research, answers, etiquette, online interviews, work-status questions, and follow-up. Read guide →
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