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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.

A practical guide for foreign residents preparing to freelance in Japan. Learn what to check about residence status, tax registration, bookkeeping, qualified invoices, filing deadlines, and social insurance before accepting paid work.

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.

A plain-English guide for foreign residents reviewing a Japanese employment contract. Learn how to check salary, fixed overtime, working hours, transfers, renewal terms, benefits, and immigration restrictions before accepting a job.

A practical guide for foreign residents who are considering a side job, freelance assignment, or paid internship in Japan. Learn when outside-activity permission may be required, how to apply, what it costs, and why you must wait for approval before working.

A practical guide for international students moving into full-time employment in Japan, covering status selection, documents, timing, fees, common mistakes, and 2026 updates.

A practical English guide for foreign workers, students, dependents, and long-term residents in Japan who missed a visa renewal deadline. It explains the immediate steps, the difference between a late filing and the special period, and the current fees and support channels to check.

A practical guide for workers, students, dependents, and other foreign residents in Japan who need to renew or change their status before it expires. It explains the key deadline, fees, common mistakes, and what to do if your situation has changed.

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan who want to change employers without breaking visa rules. It explains when a job switch is allowed, when you need a status change, and which immigration deadlines people often miss.

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan who need to renew a work visa without support from their employer. It explains what you can file yourself, what documents matter most, and which deadlines and updates to check.