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Before You Start a Second Job in Japan: Visa, Employer, and Tax Checks
A practical guide for foreign residents considering a second job or freelance work in Japan. Check immigration permission, employer policies, working hours, income tax, and resident tax before you begin. -
How to Read Japanese Bank Details Before Sending Money
A practical guide for new residents who need to read Japanese bank codes, branch numbers, account types, and transfer details correctly. It also explains the special Japan Post Bank format and the difference between domestic and overseas transfers. -
Injured at Work in Japan? A Step-by-Step Guide to Rōsai Claims
A practical guide for foreign workers injured on the job or while commuting in Japan. Learn how rōsai insurance works, what to tell the hospital, which records to keep, how to claim benefits, and what to do if an employer refuses to help. -
Bank Passbooks in Japan: When a Tsūchō Is Useful—and When an App Is Enough
Do you need a paper bank passbook in Japan? This practical guide helps new and long-term foreign residents compare tsūchō fees, digital records, common uses, and bank-specific rules. -
Japan Payroll Insurance in 2026: A Practical Guide to Employee and Employer Contributions
A practical guide for foreign employees, their families, and employers who need to understand Japan’s 2026 health insurance, pension, employment insurance, long-term care, and childcare-related payroll contributions. -
How Direct Debit Works in Japan: Setting Up Kōza Furikae Without Missing a Bill
A practical guide for foreign residents setting up kōza furikae in Japan. Learn how direct debit differs from bank transfer, what you need to apply, and what to do when a withdrawal fails. -
Annual Paid Leave in Japan: Eligibility, Timing, and How to Request It
A practical guide for foreign employees in Japan covering paid-leave eligibility, available days, request procedures, employer restrictions, expiration, and part-time work rules. -
Paying a Japanese Bill at a Convenience Store: A First-Timer’s Guide to Payment Slips
A practical guide for new residents in Japan who need to pay utility bills, taxes, insurance charges, or other invoices at a convenience store. Learn how to read a payment slip, choose a payment method, keep proof, and handle expired or damaged barcodes. -
Checking Overtime Pay in Japan: Rates, Calculations, and Records
A practical guide for foreign workers who need to calculate overtime pay in Japan, read their payslips, and document working hours. It explains premium rates, fixed overtime, late-night work, exceptions, and where to seek official help. -
Utility Meter Readings in Japan: How to Check Estimates and Your Final Bill
A practical guide for foreign residents who need to understand electricity, gas, and water meter readings in Japan, including estimated charges, billing corrections, and move-out checks.
