Working in Japan

Types of Employment Contracts in Japan: A Guide to Seishain and Haken Contracts, among others

Understanding the types of Japanese employment contracts and lingo is an essential prerequisite to a successful job hunt in Japan. Understanding Seishian and Haken contracts is essential before you move to Japan. The reason is if a foreigner is finding a job from overseas, the offered employment contract would generally be a Seishain or Haken. Foreigners new to Japan often

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Finding English Teaching Jobs in Japan

A quick search online for “English teaching jobs in Japan for foreigners” will unleash a tidal wave of confusing words and nonsensical terms. ALT? … JET? …. Eikaiwa? So, what does it all mean? And what should I be searching for to get an English teaching job in Japan? As Japan aims to internationalize, the need to introduce a more

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