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🎓 Japan’s Job-Hunting Season (Shūkatsu) Explained — A 2025 Guide for Foreigners

🇯🇵 Introduction: What Foreigners Don’t Know About Shūkatsu If you grew up outside Japan, the job-hunting system here will feel like stepping into another universe. Unlike the U.S. or Europe—where students apply for jobs anytime—Japan has a strict, seasonal, synchronized job-hunting ritual called Shūkatsu (就活). Every year, millions of students begin job hunting at the […]

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🕒 The Truth About Working Hours in Japan (2025 Reality Check)

If you ask anyone outside Japan what it’s like working here, you’ll probably hear the same answer:“Long hours, no breaks, and everyone sleeps on the train.” When I moved to Japan six years ago, I expected the worst. Images of exhausted salarymen, endless overtime, and “karoshi” (death by overwork) were stuck in my head. But

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How to Find English-Speaking Jobs in Japan (2025 Update)

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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💼 How to Freelance in Japan Legally in 2025 (Even Without a Sponsor)

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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Japan’s Rural Revitalization Visa (2025): Move to the Countryside and Work Legally

🌾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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Japan’s New Long-Term Residency Paths in 2025: PR, HSP, and Startup Options Explained

🏠 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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