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Visa types, renewals, requirements, and immigration updates for foreign residents.

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Taxes, social insurance, and financial obligations for foreign residents in Japan.

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Life in Japan/Work in Japan

English-Speaking Jobs in Japan That Sponsor Visas

Looking for English-speaking jobs in Japan with visa sponsorship? Explore top industries, salaries, and visa types for foreigners.

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Life in Japan/Work in Japan

Highest Paying Jobs in Japan for Foreigners (No Japanese Required)

Discover the highest paying jobs in Japan for foreigners that don’t require Japanese. Salaries, visas, and industries explained.

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Life in Japan/Visas

How to Get Permanent Residency in Japan Faster If You’re Eligible for the Highly Skilled Professional Visa

Already eligible for Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional Visa? Learn how to get Permanent Residency faster, including 1-year and 3-year routes.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent PR Application Document Checklist (Japan)

A complete and up-to-date checklist of documents required for Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including sponsor documents and common mistakes.

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Dependent Visa PR Approval Case Studies (Japan)

Real approval case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income levels, timelines, and success factors.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa PR Rejection Case Studies (Japan)

Real case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) rejections for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income issues, work violations, and strategies to improve approval chances.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa for Freelancers in Japan: Gray Zones, Risks, and Legal Alternatives

Is freelancing allowed on a dependent visa in Japan? Learn what’s legal, what’s risky, real gray zones, income limits, penalties, and safer alternatives for foreign residents.

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Life in Japan/JLPT

JLPT 2026 Exam Dates Guide: Application, Preparation & Score Release

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa to Permanent Residency in Japan: Complete PR Pathway Guide

Can you get permanent residency in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn eligibility rules, timelines, marriage requirements, income thresholds, and step-by-step PR strategy.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa Japan: Rules for Working, Studying, and Renewal

Living in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn the rules for working, studying, part-time limits, renewal process, and common mistakes foreigners make.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Visa Overstay in Japan: Penalties, Grace Periods, and Solutions

Overstayed your visa in Japan? Learn penalties, grace periods, deportation risks, and legal solutions for foreigners who overstay their residence status.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Can You Change Employers Without Changing Your Visa in Japan?

Can foreigners change jobs in Japan without changing their visa? Learn when it’s allowed, when you must notify Immigration, and when a visa change is required.

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