2026– date –

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.

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.

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.

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.

A practical guide for foreign employees in Japan explaining legal working-hour limits, required breaks, overtime premiums, common exceptions, and where to seek help.

A practical guide for foreign families enrolling a child in a Japanese public elementary or junior high school, covering eligibility, documents, costs, local deadlines, school assignment, and language support.

A practical guide for workers in Japan on commuting allowances, train passes, employer reimbursement rules, income-tax limits, and social insurance treatment. Learn what to confirm before buying a pass or accepting a job.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need pediatric care in Japan. Learn where to take a sick child, how local medical subsidies work, what to bring, and when to call #8000 or 119.

A practical guide for employees and job seekers who need to understand bonus eligibility, calculation methods, deductions, and payment timing in Japan.

A practical guide for foreign families registering a child born in Japan, covering the 14-day municipal deadline, embassy procedures, residence status, documents, costs, and common mistakes.