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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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...

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  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.

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  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.

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  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 ...

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  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.

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  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 ...

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  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.

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  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.

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  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. ...

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  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.

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  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...

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  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,...

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  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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  October 24, 2024

  Minimum Wage in Japan: What You Need to Know in 2024

  The minimum wage in Japan is seeing record hikes. Read our guide to learn about the current average ...

  The minimum wage in Japan is seeing record hikes. Read our guide to learn about the current average minimum wage in the country.

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  October 24, 2024

  English-Speaking Immigration Lawyers in Japan [2024 Guide]

  Immigration-related procedures may require professional help. Here are some of the best English-spea...

  Immigration-related procedures may require professional help. Here are some of the best English-speaking lawyers in Japan.

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  October 24, 2024

  How to Buy Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Tickets on "Smart EX Japan"

  The Smart EX is the best way to book shinkansen tickets. Read our guide to learn how to register and...

  The Smart EX is the best way to book shinkansen tickets. Read our guide to learn how to register and use the app to book tickets.

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  October 24, 2024

  English-speaking Gynecologists in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and more

  Visiting the gynecologist as a foreigner can be tough. Here’s a guide to the best English-speaking O...

  Visiting the gynecologist as a foreigner can be tough. Here’s a guide to the best English-speaking OB-GYN doctors to make things easier.

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  October 4, 2024

  Japan's Healthcare System - A Personal Guide for Expats

  Learn everything you need to know about Japan's healthcare system as an expat, including how to enro...

  Learn everything you need to know about Japan's healthcare system as an expat, including how to enroll in health insurance, find English-spe...

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  October 4, 2024

  Konbini Culture and Japan’s Convenience Store Food: Explained

  Explore one of the best things Japanese culture has to offer: The Konbini! Here’s everything you can...

  Explore one of the best things Japanese culture has to offer: The Konbini! Here’s everything you can find at a Japanese convenience store.

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  October 4, 2024

  How To Say "Congratulations" in Japanese

  Want to celebrate your loved ones? Why not learn to congratulate them in Japanese? Here’s a guide wi...

  Want to celebrate your loved ones? Why not learn to congratulate them in Japanese? Here’s a guide with many options and some cultural tips.

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  September 26, 2024

  "Omoshiroi" in Japanese: What It Means and How to Use It

  A useful word that can mean “interesting” and “amusing”, Omoshiroi is a common Japanese word. Find o...

  A useful word that can mean “interesting” and “amusing”, Omoshiroi is a common Japanese word. Find out its meaning and how to use it.

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  September 26, 2024

  Baby Names for Japan: Names that Work in Both Japanese and English

  Naming your child can be hard, but we’re here to help. Here’s all about naming conventions and names...

  Naming your child can be hard, but we’re here to help. Here’s all about naming conventions and names that work in Japanese and English.

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  September 18, 2024

  Business Japanese: The Ultimate Guide [2024]

  Business Japanese can be particularly hard for foreigners. But putting in the time and effort to lea...

  Business Japanese can be particularly hard for foreigners. But putting in the time and effort to learn could help not only your workplace re...

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  August 27, 2024

  Japanese Wedding Attire for Guests

  Invited to a Japanese wedding and don’t know what to wear? In this guide, we explain how to dress fo...

  Invited to a Japanese wedding and don’t know what to wear? In this guide, we explain how to dress for weddings and what they’re like in Japa...

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  August 27, 2024

  Shipping from Japan to the USA: Services and Tips

  Shipping items from Japan to the US is easier than one might think. Explore your options, the costs,...

  Shipping items from Japan to the US is easier than one might think. Explore your options, the costs, and what you can’t send in this guide. ...

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  August 27, 2024

  How To Order in Japanese: A Restaurant Walkthrough

  Ordering food in Japanese can seem challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Read our guide to learn h...

  Ordering food in Japanese can seem challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Read our guide to learn how to order food easily.

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  August 27, 2024

  The Hanko Stamp: A Guide for Foreigners in Japan

  Hanko is a personal stamp used in Japan by many. Read to find out whether you need one and how to ge...

  Hanko is a personal stamp used in Japan by many. Read to find out whether you need one and how to get one made.