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Kickstart your career in Japan and explore the Japanese labor market with job listings and advice on job hunting, labor law, and entrepreneurship.

Job Search

Find your dream job in Japan with deep insights into the Japanese job market and advice on job-hunting strategies, including interview and CV tips.

Finding a job in Japan

Learn everything there is to know about finding a job, keeping a job, and what to do when you’re dismissed in Japan.

Work visas in Japan

Do you need a work visa for Japan? Find out everything about the application process, types, costs, complaints, and appeals.

Labor Law

Understand Japan’s labor laws to protect your rights: salary standards, employment contracts and termination, and annual and parental leave.

Sick leave in Japan: rules, pay, and employee rights guide

Learn how sick leave works in Japan, from annual leave to sickness allowance. Our guide explains pay, claims, rules, and help for expats in Japan clearly.

Japanese labor laws and employment rights

Get up to speed on Japanese employment laws, including your rights to vacation days, minimum wage, and maximum working hours.

The minimum wage and average salary in Japan in 2026

Learn about the minimum wage in Japan in 2026, plus opportunities for international workers, average salaries by sector, and more.

Social security in Japan

Discover how social security in Japan works, including advice on eligibility, contributions, and benefits.

Work visas in Japan

Do you need a work visa for Japan? Find out everything about the application process, types, costs, complaints, and appeals.

Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business in Japan, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

Best apps to make money in Japan (2026 Guide)

Discover the best apps to make money in Japan. Our guide covers freelancer-friendly picks, payout options, tax basics, and safer ways to get paid from abroad.