When I first arrived in Japan six years ago, I thought finding an English-speaking job would be impossible unless I became an English teacher. That’s the stereotype, right? But after years of trial, mistakes, and figuring things out the hard way, I realized something: 👉 Japan has far more English-friendly jobs than people think — […]
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When I first came to Japan, freelancing wasn’t even on my radar. The system seemed rigid — you either worked for a company or studied full-time. But after living here for five years, I learned that Japan’s freelance scene is growing fast, and yes, you can do it legally — even without a Japanese company
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🌾Life Beyond Tokyo When I first heard about Japan’s Rural Revitalization Visa, I thought it was too good to be true. A legal way for foreigners to live in the countryside, get local support, and even transition to permanent residence? But it’s real — and it’s one of the most interesting visa options in 2025.
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🏠 Introduction: Staying in Japan for the Long Run After living in Japan for over five years, I’ve seen many foreigners hit the same wall — they love life here but don’t know how to stay long-term. In 2025, Japan has updated several immigration pathways to make permanent residence (PR) and highly skilled visas more
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When I first came to Japan in 2020, I thought studying here would be simple: apply, get accepted, fly over, start learning. But the reality? It’s a maze of documents, costs, and small but critical details that schools never fully explain. This 2025 guide isn’t just the basics — it’s everything I wish someone told
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When I arrived in Japan in 2020 with just a suitcase and a dream, the idea of working legally here seemed complicated—foreign language, cultural barriers, dense paperwork. Five years later, living in Kyoto and working full-time, I’ve walked through that process and seen how it works in real life. In this article I’ll walk you
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