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Is Job Hopping Frowned Upon in Japan? A Guide for Career Changers

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Job hopping in Japan carries a reputation shaped by the country’s history of lifetime employment (終身雇用), but the labor market has been changing for years. If you’re wondering whether switching jobs a few times will hurt your prospects, here’s the short answer: attitudes vary significantly by industry, company, role, and generation, and changing jobs has […]

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Writing a Rirekisho as a Foreign Job Seeker in Japan: A Section-by-Section Guide

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The rirekisho (履歴書) is one of Japan’s most widely used résumé formats, and while it might feel rigid compared to résumé styles you’re used to, understanding its structure makes it much easier to fill out well. It’s worth knowing upfront that exact requirements vary by company and industry — some employers request it, some don’t,

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Understanding Your Japanese Payslip: Salary Deductions Explained

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Your first Japanese payslip (給与明細) can be genuinely confusing — the gross number you agreed to in your contract and the amount that actually lands in your bank account can differ substantially once deductions are applied. Short answer: the main deductions are income tax, resident tax (once it kicks in), health insurance, welfare pension, and

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The First 30 Days in Japan: An International Student Checklist

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Your first month in Japan involves a specific set of administrative tasks that go well beyond just settling into your housing — and a few of them have real deadlines attached. Short answer: address registration, health insurance, and your bank account/phone setup are the core priorities, generally in that rough order, alongside the more obvious

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Japanese Job Interviews: What to expect as a Foreign Candidate

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Japanese interviews follow a rhythm that’s different from what most Western job seekers expect — less about selling yourself aggressively, more about demonstrating fit, humility, and logical clarity. Get the rhythm wrong, and even a strong candidate can come across as unprepared. Get it right, and you’ll stand out for exactly the right reasons. This

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