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Specified Skilled Worker Visa in Japan: Beginner Guide

A practical guide to Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa: Type 1 vs Type 2, tests, eligible fields, family rules, support, and application flow.
May 13, 2026 · 13 min read
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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.
May 7, 2026 · 9 min read
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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.
May 7, 2026 · 9 min read
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Can You Get a Japan Work Visa Without a Degree?

No degree but want to work in Japan? Here’s when a work visa is still possible, what routes actually exist, and what bootcamps and portfolios do not solve.
May 7, 2026 · 9 min read
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Specialist in Humanities / International Services: Who It Is For

Not an engineer? Here’s who uses Japan’s Specialist in Humanities / International Services status, and when your role belongs under Skilled or SSW instead.
May 7, 2026 · 10 min read
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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.
Apr 20, 2026 · 17 min read
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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.
Apr 12, 2026 · 10 min read
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