Your Guide to Visa Extension in Japan

So you have a visa to stay in Japan, whether it be a tourist visa, work visa, family visa, etc. And you’ve decided you want to stay for longer and you want to extend the period of stay on your v...

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Japan Cultural Activities Visa: A Way to Study Japanese Traditions

Japan is known for its wealth of cultural activities and opportunities to partake in them, both on a daily basis and in special occasions. This led to a special visa that allows foreigners from differ...

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Japan Visa: Can you change your tourist visa to a working visa in Japan? and other topics

Japan draws people from all over the world but in order to enter and work in Japan, you need a visa. And sometimes, you need to change your visa status - most people do so they can work. So what does ...

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Start a Business in Japan: A Brief Guide

As Japan embraces diversity and welcomes foreigners into their midst, foreigners gain the opportunity to start business in Japan. For a successful venture, it is imperative that one be equipped with t...

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Career in Japan: Recruitment Sector

Interested in working in Japan? Teaching English isn’t the only way in. Hiring, recruitment, or staffing - these industries are booming in Japan due to a shortage of workers caused by social iss...

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Step to a New Life: Immigration to Japan

As with all countries open to foreigners, Japan has its own directives for people coming from abroad who are planning to start a new life there. Starting anew in Japan is always smoother if you know a...

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Keiei-Kanri: What You Need to Know About Japan’s Business Manager Visa

Engaging with and participating in business activities in Japan isn’t limited to the Japanese after all. Foreigners who intend to pursue business in one of the strongest economies in Asia are no...

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Long Term Japan Visa for Indians

It is required for citizens of India to acquire a visa to go to Japan, whether for travel, study or work. Find out more about the long term visa that is offered and the process to get one, including a...

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Grasp globalization: Study International Relations in Japan

Around the world, numerous educational institutions came up with their unique approach to international relations studies. In Japan, private and public universities alike have their own share of under...

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Japan’s Unemployment rate trend; secure yourself via the Unemployment Insurance

Not knowing what the future holds, it is always important to prepare for the unexpected. Though small, a portion of Japan’s population is unemployed, so it’s important to know about the un...

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