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Browse posts about life in Japan for software & tech folks
Japan Life - Blog Posts
Browse posts about life in Japan for software & tech folks
April 21, 2025
Japan's NHK Fee for Foreigners: Do You Have to Pay?
The NHK fee is a big point of discussion in Japan. Read to find out whether you need to pay it and w...
The NHK fee is a big point of discussion in Japan. Read to find out whether you need to pay it and what happens if you don’t.
April 21, 2025
English Speaking Dentists in Japan: Top Dental Offices by City
Make sure to get the most out of your dental care by visiting one of these English-speaking dentists...
Make sure to get the most out of your dental care by visiting one of these English-speaking dentists in Japan.
April 21, 2025
How To Get Medical Care in Japan
Learning how to get proper medical care is vital. Read our guide to learn what to do when you become...
Learning how to get proper medical care is vital. Read our guide to learn what to do when you become ill in Japan.
April 21, 2025
Utilities in Japan: Everything You Need to Know
Electricity, gas, and water are the essentials anyone needs when moving into a new home. Find out al...
Electricity, gas, and water are the essentials anyone needs when moving into a new home. Find out all about utilities in Japan in this post....
April 9, 2025
Working For An International Company in Japan
If you’re looking for a global workplace in Japan, there are definitely opportunities for you. Learn...
If you’re looking for a global workplace in Japan, there are definitely opportunities for you. Learn more from a software engineer who worke...
March 5, 2025
Employee Benefits in Japan: An Overview
Employee benefits aren’t just about vacation days in Japan. Read all about the mandatory and optiona...
Employee benefits aren’t just about vacation days in Japan. Read all about the mandatory and optional benefits companies offer.
February 13, 2025
Working Remotely From Kyoto: What’s It Like?
Tired of living in Tokyo? This is what it’s like to move across the country and start a new life, al...
Tired of living in Tokyo? This is what it’s like to move across the country and start a new life, all while working remotely.
February 13, 2025
The Art of Being On Time: Why Punctuality is Revered in Japan
Punctuality is one of the core principles of life in Japan. Read our guide to Japanese time manageme...
Punctuality is one of the core principles of life in Japan. Read our guide to Japanese time management to find out all about it.
February 13, 2025
Change of Status of Residence in Japan: A How-to Guide
As a foreign resident, your visa and residence status can change due to various reasons. Here’s all ...
As a foreign resident, your visa and residence status can change due to various reasons. Here’s all about changing your status of residence ...
February 13, 2025
Common Residence Card and Visa Issues in Japan (And How to Avoid Them)
Visa issues are among a foreigner’s most stressful things to deal with. Here are all common visa and...
Visa issues are among a foreigner’s most stressful things to deal with. Here are all common visa and residence card issues, and how to resol...
January 14, 2025
Inside my bag. Handy items to carry with you as a business person in Japan.
Over the course of a decade working in Japan, I’ve learned many tricks to get by. Most deal with cul...
Over the course of a decade working in Japan, I’ve learned many tricks to get by. Most deal with culture and interpersonal interactions, but...
January 14, 2025
How to take Mental Health Leave in Japan
Discover steps for taking mental health leave in Japan, and accessing essential resources for foreig...
Discover steps for taking mental health leave in Japan, and accessing essential resources for foreign employees.
January 14, 2025
Emergency Contact Numbers in Japan: How to Contact the Authorities
Knowing what to do in case of an emergency is vital. Read our guide to learn what number to call, ho...
Knowing what to do in case of an emergency is vital. Read our guide to learn what number to call, how to ask for help, and relevant vocabula...
January 14, 2025
Easy-to-read Manga: Our Top 8 Picks for Studying Japanese
Learning Japanese is hard enough, why not make it fun with these great beginner-friendly mangas? Her...
Learning Japanese is hard enough, why not make it fun with these great beginner-friendly mangas? Here are eight great picks, and a bonus one...
December 20, 2024
Job Titles and Company Positions in Japan: A Complete Guide
Discover the ins and outs of company positions and job titles in Japanese so you can navigate the wo...
Discover the ins and outs of company positions and job titles in Japanese so you can navigate the workplace more smoothly.
December 18, 2024
Understanding Payroll Practices in Japan: A Comprehensive Overview
Do you know how to navigate your payslip? Here’s all you need to know about payroll practices and sy...
Do you know how to navigate your payslip? Here’s all you need to know about payroll practices and systems in Japan.
December 16, 2024
Top Coworking Spaces in Fukuoka: A Guide for Remote Workers
Looking to fuel your productivity while working remotely? Here are Fukuoka’s top coworking spaces an...
Looking to fuel your productivity while working remotely? Here are Fukuoka’s top coworking spaces and laptop-friendly cafes.
November 21, 2024
From Defense Industry to Robotics in Japan: A Job You Can Brag About
After starting his career in the U.S. defense industry, Justin followed his passion for robotics and...
After starting his career in the U.S. defense industry, Justin followed his passion for robotics and moved to Japan, combining his technical...
November 21, 2024
The Zairyu Card: How to Navigate Japan's Residency System
Your zairyu card will be one of your most prized possessions in Japan. Find out all about the reside...
Your zairyu card will be one of your most prized possessions in Japan. Find out all about the residence card in this post.
November 21, 2024
Japanese Chain Restaurants: A Guide to Popular Eateries Across Japan
Here are some of the best-known chain restaurants in Japan, offering affordable Japanese and Wester...
Here are some of the best-known chain restaurants in Japan, offering affordable Japanese and Western specialties across the country.
November 20, 2024
Best Coworking Spaces in Kyoto [Nov 2024]
Remote workers in Kyoto have various options when it comes to coworking spaces. In this post, we’ll ...
Remote workers in Kyoto have various options when it comes to coworking spaces. In this post, we’ll explore the best the old capital has to ...
November 19, 2024
Careful! How to Avoid Disrespecting People in Japan
If you want to avoid being unintentionally rude in Japan, read our guide to learn the most common “d...
If you want to avoid being unintentionally rude in Japan, read our guide to learn the most common “don’ts” to save you the headache.
November 19, 2024
How Much is Sales Tax in Japan?
Consumption tax, or sales tax, applies to a wide range of goods and services in Japan. Find out how ...
Consumption tax, or sales tax, applies to a wide range of goods and services in Japan. Find out how much it is and what’s subject to tax in ...
November 18, 2024
Find Your Oasis: The Best Coworking Spaces in Osaka
Working remotely in Osaka? Here are our top coworking space recommendations from various corners of ...
Working remotely in Osaka? Here are our top coworking space recommendations from various corners of the city.
November 17, 2024
Japanese Stamp Books: How to Start Collecting
Have you heard about the stamp craze in Japan? Here’s all you need to know about Japanese stamp book...
Have you heard about the stamp craze in Japan? Here’s all you need to know about Japanese stamp books and the types of stamps to collect.
November 7, 2024
From Google to Mujin: One Engineer's New Start in Japan
Heman began his career as a software engineer at Google in the USA. But in 2023 he decided to leave...
Heman began his career as a software engineer at Google in the USA. But in 2023 he decided to leave it all behind and move back to Japan. ...
October 25, 2024
Best Place To Retire in Japan? Our Lesser-known Recommendations
Looking to retire in Japan but tired of the same old suggestions? Here are some lesser-known places ...
Looking to retire in Japan but tired of the same old suggestions? Here are some lesser-known places that are great for the retired life.
October 25, 2024
How to Learn Japanese: Tips, Tricks and Study Methods [2024 Guide]
Learning Japanese is no easy task. But it will help you enjoy your time in Japan more and advance pr...
Learning Japanese is no easy task. But it will help you enjoy your time in Japan more and advance professionally. So how can you study Japan...
October 24, 2024
All about Japan's Family Registry (Koseki Tohon and Shohon)
Japan's family registry system is called “Koseki” (戸籍)” in Japan. In this post, we'll outline what y...
Japan's family registry system is called “Koseki” (戸籍)” in Japan. In this post, we'll outline what you need to know about the Koseki system,...
October 24, 2024
From Boarding School to Waseda University: My Education in Japan
Going to school in Japan is a unique experience. But you might be wondering if you should go to univ...
Going to school in Japan is a unique experience. But you might be wondering if you should go to university in Japan, or get an undergraduate...
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