September 2026– date –
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Japan Employment Contracts Explained: Fixed-Term, Open-Ended, and the Five-Year Rule
A practical guide for foreign workers comparing fixed-term and open-ended employment in Japan, including renewals, dismissal, pay, the five-year conversion rule, and the October 2026 update. -
Switching a Foreign Driver’s License in Japan: The 2026 Gaimen Kirikae Guide
A practical guide for foreign residents converting an overseas driver’s license in Japan, including eligibility, documents, costs, test exemptions, and the stricter rules introduced in October 2025. -
Starting a Job in Japan on Probation: Your Pay and Dismissal Rights
A practical guide for foreign workers checking a probation clause in Japan. Learn what to confirm about salary, dismissal notice, contracts, insurance, and immigration reporting before you start. -
How to Apply for Hoikuen in Japan: A Practical Guide to Admission, Fees, and Waiting Lists
A practical guide for foreign families applying for licensed daycare in Japan, covering municipal admission, priority scoring, fees, deadlines, waiting lists, and the new limited-hours childcare program introduced nationwide in fiscal 2026.
