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.

Which visa do I need? Work visas, HSP fast-track to PR, J-Find, and what each category means for your career path. Working in Japan as a foreigner Job hunting, salary reality, overtime rights, and what employers actually expect. Managing money in Japan Remittance, taxes, credit cards, payslips — and how to stop the financial surprises.

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How to Get an Engineering Job in Japan as a Foreigner

How foreign engineers actually get hired in Japan: the right job boards, stronger proof of work, and clearer technical positioning.

Got a Japan Job Offer? Here's How the Engineer Visa Works

Got a job offer in Japan? Here's the actual two-step process — what your employer files, what you file, what the N2 mandate means, and how long it all takes.

How HSP Can Make You Eligible for Japan PR in 1 Year

How Japan's HSP points system works in practice for tech professionals — the 1-year and 3-year PR tracks, how to audit your score, and what documents you need.

The 6-Month Stay: Is Japan's Digital Nomad Visa Worth It?

The honest breakdown of Japan's Digital Nomad Visa — income bar, paperwork traps, city costs, and who should actually apply in 2026.

How to Get a Japanese SIM, eSIM, or Phone Number in Japan

A practical guide to Japanese SIMs and eSIMs for tourists, digital nomads, Working Holiday holders, students, and long-term residents.

Credit Cards in Japan for Foreigners: Which to Apply for First

How to apply for your first Japanese credit card as a foreign resident: what usually fails, which card to try first, and what to do next.

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Sending Money from Japan to Singapore: Bank Account or Cash Pickup

Need to send money from Japan to Singapore? Compare Wise, Revolut, PayForex, bank wires, and cash pickup routes with fuyou documentation in mind.

Engineer Visa vs HSP Visa: Which One Actually Helps More?

Strong salary, degree, maybe Japanese ability? Here’s when HSP is worth targeting over a normal Engineer visa, and when it is mostly extra admin.

Business Manager Visa: Who It’s Really For and Who Should Skip It

Planning to start a business in Japan? Here’s who the Business Manager visa really fits, what changed in 2025, and which founder types should skip it.

MEXT Scholarship for STEM Students: What It Really Covers

Thinking about MEXT for grad school in Japan? Here’s what the research-student route covers, what the catch is, and how it can lead to work later.

Japan's Semiconductor and Digital Industry Strategy, Explained

Japan keeps talking about semiconductors and digital industry strategy. Here’s what the government is actually trying to build, in plain English.

From Student Visa to Work Visa in Japan: What Actually Changes

Already studying in Japan and want to stay? Here’s what changes when you move from Student to work status, what to file, and what to do if no offer lands yet.