Practical guides to working and living in Japan

Visas, job hunting, work rights, money, and life in Japan — explained by people inside Japan's tech industry who learned the hard parts firsthand.

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What do you need in Japan?

Jump straight to the guides that actually move the needle — picked from what readers use most.

Where the roles actually are — and how foreign engineers get hired.

Which status fits your situation, and the routes to permanent residency.

The first-week essentials for actually living here.

Keep more of your salary and plan for staying long-term.