Working in Japan

The concept of year-end tax adjustments is the same across the world; however, the processes may vary. As a foreigner working in Japan, it’s crucial to understand the Japanese tax rules, including the year-end tax adjustment (Nenmatsu Chosei). What is Nenmatsu Chosei? Nenmatsu Chosei (年末調整 or ねんまつちょうせい) is the annual tax adjustment process in Japan. This tax adjustment for the

Is Japan a country I should move to as an Information Technology professional? Is it a good destination for software developers? If you had asked these questions 20 years back, the answer was a simple “No.” In those days and earlier, Japan’s reputation was only in manufacturing and hardware domains. Therefore, it was natural that people working in those areas

Japanese work culture has always been a much-discussed topic among foreigners. Some deeply criticize it, and some admire it. However, the discussions about it show that people are curious about it and have an interest in knowing about it. Therefore, this interesting topic requires discussing the real facts and pros & cons, and this article is about that. This article

Working in Japan as a software developer is very lucrative for a foreigner. To know why, you can read the article explaining why Japan is a great place for IT professionals. So, if you are looking forward to working in Japan, let us discuss how to find a job as a software engineer or in other areas of the IT

Japan is a great place to start a business for foreigners because of the size of the economy, business stability, the void created by the aging population, and governmental support and reforms to encourage new businesses. In this guide, we will discuss all the nitty-gritty of establishing your company to do business in Japan as a foreigner. However, before we

If you are new to Japan, the first thing you may say is that etiquette is etiquette. What’s so special about Japanese business etiquette, and why should I care? Well, you are not much off the mark. In today’s global village, there is a lot of cultural mix, especially how we conduct business. However, some things stay unique in different

Japanese employers tend to depend very highly on recruiting agencies or “Head Hunters” for their hiring needs. So, if you are looking for a job in Japan, it will be very helpful to know about the types of recruiters and how to use a recruiter effectively in Japan. On the one hand, with the advent of the internet and smartphones,

When you apply for a job at companies based in Japan, you might see the instructions about what type of resume you must submit. This may surprise some foreigners, but it’s crucial to know about writing and submitting Japanese-style resumes to apply for a job in Japan. This article will discuss two types of Japanese resumes. Out of these two

Changing a job in Japan or moving to Japan for a job, and wish to know about a job interview in Japan? Applying for a job is easy! And getting an interview invitation is exciting! However, preparing for the job interview and attending it is stressful. Reason? A job interview is not just about our knowledge and presentation skills. Unlike