✈️ What Is Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa? Japan introduced the Digital Nomad Visa in March 2025, aiming to attract skilled remote professionals who want to live and work in Japan temporarily — without joining a local company. It’s designed mainly for: Unlike the tourist visa (which lasts 90 days), this new visa allows you to […]
Renting an apartment in Japan can be confusing, even for locals. For foreigners, the process often feels like a mix of excitement, paperwork, and culture shock.After living in Japan for several years, I’ve been through the whole process—from searching online to signing the contract—and I’ve learned what really matters.Here’s a complete, realistic guide to help
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Japan’s “Business Manager” residence status (経営・管理 visa) allows foreign nationals to live in Japan while operating a company, with possibilities for family dependents and long-term residency. However, from October 16, 2025, the Business Manager Visa will operate under significantly stricter rules. This article compares the old requirements versus the new regime, outlines who is affected,
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Finding a part-time job (アルバイト / arubaito) in Japan can be one of the best ways to improve your Japanese, make friends, and support your living expenses. But if you’re an international student, there are important rules you must follow. In this guide, I’ll break everything down clearly and realistically—no sugarcoating. 1. Can International Students
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Living in Japan is an amazing experience—but the cost of living can vary a lot depending on the city. Many people assume Tokyo is always the most expensive and Kyoto is always the cheapest, but the reality is more complex. In this blog, I’ll break down the real monthly costs of living in Kyoto, Osaka,
Osaka is one of the best cities in Japan to learn Japanese—energetic, friendly, affordable, and full of culture. But here’s the problem:There isn’t just “one type” of Japanese school. In Osaka, there are four different types of institutions that teach Japanese, and each one offers a completely different path, visa option, cost, and future opportunity.
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