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    • 2025.10.15

    Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners to Work in Japan

    The number of foreigners aiming to build their careers in Japan has been increasing year by year. According to data from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the number of foreign workers reached an all-time high in 2023, with strong demand particularly in the manufacturing, service, and IT sectors. However, to work legally in Japan, foreigners must complete several important procedures, including obtaining the proper residence status (visa) and confirming the permitted scope of work. Based on official information from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (official website), this article clearly explains each step for foreigners seeking employment in Japan. Types and Features of Work-Related Residence Status (Visa) in Japan To work in Japan, foreigners must obtain the appropriate […]

    • 2025.10.09

    Understanding Japan’s Work Visa Types and Differences｜A Practical Guide to Employment-Based Residence Status

    The number of foreign workers in Japan continues to rise each year. According to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (official website), as of 2024, the number of foreign employees exceeded two million. This growth is driven by global talent mobility and domestic labor shortages. However, many people still find it difficult to understand which work visa applies to their job type and how each differs. This article explains Japan’s main work visa categories, their requirements, and the overall application process—based on official information from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA). What Is a Work Visa｜Basic Knowledge of Residence Status for Working in Japan This section helps you understand the fundamental structure of work visas required for foreign nationals […]

  • Can freelancers get a work visa in Japan? A detailed guide for foreign freelancers in Japan

    Japan is one of the world’s leading economies and offers many business opportunities. However, due to the recent trend of the yen’s depreciation and the global economic recovery, Japan has become an ideal destination for Freelancers (independent workers) to live and work. However, compared to coming to the office regularly, foreigners tend to prefer freelance work. To do so in Japan, there are some strict standards and regulations that freelancers need to follow. This article introduces how and under what conditions foreign freelancers can obtain a work visa in Japan, as well as notices to work here. Japan Work Visa Foreign nationals wishing to stay in Japan for the long term need to have a resident status. Among them, some […]

Career

    • 2026.05.28

    Reservation management for foreigners starting classes and lessons in Japan | How to streamline student registration

    An increasing number of foreigners living in Japan are starting educational businesses by leveraging their own experience and skills. Language schools, cooking classes, yoga lessons, and IT skills courses are being offered across a wide range of fields. In recent years, the spread of social media and video-sharing platforms has made it easier for individuals to attract students on their own. At the same time, managing reservations and scheduling manually can create various operational issues. As the number of students grows, instructors often receive inquiries in both Japanese and their native language while also having to manage multiple communication channels such as email, social media, and phone calls. As a result, it becomes difficult to secure enough time for lesson […]

  • What should you do after finishing Technical Intern Training Program? Career path after 3 years of working in Japan

    What will Japanese technical interns do after returning home? With the knowledge and experience they have accumulated, should they start their own business or work for a company? Is there any suitable job? The article below will provide you with detailed information, answering all your questions to help interns who are currently having doubts and concerns to have an overview and based on their own needs to choose a career path suitable for themselves.

  • Tips to pass the technical internship exam

    In recent years, the foreign relations between Vietnam and Japan have been increasingly developing. This development brings many opportunities for young Vietnamese laborers to live and work at Japan. Currently, there are many forms of labor in Japan such as studying abroad, labor export, specific skills… Each form will have its own characteristics. In this article, jvisa will introduce to you important tips to receive an invitation to work as a skill internship trainee. What is an intern (実習生)? Intern (実習生), also known in full as technical intern (技能実習生), is the common name for foreigners when they participate in a technical internship program in Japan. The Technical Internship System for Foreigners is a vocational skills training mechanism for foreign workers […]

Life

    • 2026.06.16

    How to Fill Out Reservation Forms in Japan｜A Guide for Foreign Residents on Names, Phone Numbers, Addresses, and Cancellation Policies

    A reservation form in Japan is an online form used by hospitals, administrative scrivener offices, beauty salons, Japanese language schools, public consultation desks, and other services to collect a user’s preferred date, time, and contact information in advance. Foreign residents in Japan often become confused when entering their name order, furigana, phone number, address, or when trying to understand cancellation rules. Japanese forms also tend to specify detailed input formats, such as full-width and half-width characters, postal codes, building names, room numbers, and agreement checkboxes. This article explains how to understand each input field and what to check before submitting a reservation form, so that foreign residents can complete bookings in Japan with confidence. What Is a Reservation Form in […]

    • 2026.06.05

    How Foreign Residents Can Book a Hospital Appointment in Japan｜Phone Reservations, Online Booking, Required Items, and Key Precautions

    Foreign residents can book a hospital appointment in Japan mainly through three methods: by phone, online, or directly at the reception desk of a medical institution. In Japan, patients usually choose a medical department according to their symptoms, such as internal medicine, dermatology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, or dentistry, so selecting the right medical institution is important. Some hospitals and clinics accept walk-in patients, but first-time visits often involve long waiting times, and advance confirmation is especially important when foreign language support or interpretation is needed. This article explains how foreign residents living in Japan can book medical appointments, what to say on the phone, how to use online booking systems, what to bring on the day of the visit, and what […]

  • Foreigner can also achieve it! Detailed guide on how to get a motorcycle license in Japan

    Motorcycle is a convenient means of transport, especially in remote areas with undeveloped traffic system, for going to work, school, shopping, etc. If you have a motorcycle license, you can go anywhere without depending on public transports like trains or buses. This article will explain how Foreign interns and students can obtain a motorcycle license in Japan. The convenience of motorcycles In Japan, motorcycles (two-wheelers under 50cc) are widely used as a means of transport for their convenience. Using motorcycles makes it easy to navigate narrow roads and in urban areas of Japan, where parking space is limited. Moreover, compared to cars, the maintenance cost is much lower, which helps reduce the economic burden. While the cost to obtain a […]

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  • Will the pension paid in Japan be returned? A thorough explanation of how technical interns can receive pension refunds

    Recently, the number of foreigners coming to Japan to work as technical interns or specified skilled workers has been increasing. But when they are about to return to their home country and look into how to receive their pension refunds, many people feel confused and think that the procedures for receiving this money are too complicated, so most of them skip this pension refunds. However, it’s not as difficult as it seems if we prepare in advance. This article will provide in detail the necessary documents and procedures to receive this pension (retirement benefits). What is Nenkin? “Nenkin” is the Japanese pension system and contributing to this fund is a legal obligation for everyone regardless of nationality (including foreigners), occupation, […]

  • Do you still want to go to Japan? The expenses for interns going to Japan!

    In recent years, the relationship between Vietnam and Japan has been increasingly developing and becoming more solid. After over 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations, Japan and Vietnam have become strategic partners with many agreements signed to promote the economy. Additionally, the exchange of human resources between the two countries is also growing stronger. There are more and more Japanese companies establishing headquarters and factories in Vietnam, and likewise, many Vietnamese people are moving to live, study, and work in Japan. Currently, the trend of labor export to Japan is gaining dominance and attracting a lot of attention from many people. The demand for understanding the process of labor export to Japan is increasing, but there is still some hesitation […]

  • What is a dispatch company? Things technical interns need to know!

    “Dispatch company” or “Dispatch unit” is certainly familiar to those in the industry or those intending to participate in the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) in Japan. However, for those learning about the program, there might be many questions. This article will provide comprehensive information to help you better understand and choose the appropriate dispatch agency for yourself. What is a dispatch company? A dispatch company is a company or an organization that cooperates with Japanese unions to send interns to Japan for training and working. The role of the dispatch company For foreign laborers Receiving registrations – Male/female workers aged 18 – 35, who have completed high school and wish to go to Japan for labor export to increase […]