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Work in Shinjuku, Live Near Shinjuku: Here’s what you can rent on a ¥290,000/month salary

Welcome to this installment in the “work here, live there” series! In this series, we pick currently open jobs listed on GaijinPot Jobs and give examples of affordable apartments for that approximate salary. Our selection from GaijinPot Jobs this time is... More

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Work in Tokyo, Live in Kanagawa: 10 Neighborhoods You Might Not Know With A Direct Route to Tokyo

There are some very well-known neighborhoods in Kanagawa that are popular as commuter neighborhoods for those working in Tokyo, including Yokohama. But, you might be able to find exactly what you’re looking for in an apartment and neighborhood by exploring... More

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Work in Tokyo, Live in Chiba: Top 10 Stations for a Direct Commute

There are many great reasons for choosing to live in Chiba and work in Tokyo. The rent on average is cheaper and there’s generally more sense of space compared to downtown Tokyo neighborhoods. On average, a 1K apartment in Chiba... More

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Work in Tokyo, Live in Saitama: 5 Commutable Neighborhoods and Featured Apartments

If you want to be really thorough in your “Tokyo” apartment hunt, it’s a good idea to consider popular commuter neighborhoods outside the strict boundaries of the city, including Saitama, Tokyo’s neighbor to the north. Although living in Saitama will... More

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Living in Japan: Here’s Where Highly Skilled Foreigners Work in Japan – By Industry and Nationality

In this article we take a look at what industries skilled foreign workers are most likely to work in, what countries they come from, and where they live in Japan. This is a follow up to the series we ran... More

Living

Work in Shinjuku, Live in Shinjuku

This is part of our “Work here, Live There” series on living and working in Japan, and examples of affordable places you can rent, once you land that job! In this installment, let’s talk about working in Shinjuku and living right in... More

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Work in Tsurumi, Live in Kawasaki

This is the first in a series on living and working in Japan, and where to live once you find that job that will bring you to Japan (or that next job that will let you move up from the first job!).... More

Seminars

Anime Illustration Online Workshop: Learn from a Japanese Professional

In this free workshop, learn how to draw a wide range of eye shapes directly from a Japanese artist who has helped a lot of comic artists. You can try drawing cool or cute eyes for anime and manga characters! The seminar will be held live online from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, January 22 (Japan Standard Time).

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Japan to Allow Foreign Specified Skilled Workers in 14 Fields to Stay Indefinitely, Starting in 2022

Facing severe labor shortages in many industries, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan plans to allow all foreign skilled workers who qualify for the “Specified Skilled Worker” visa to stay indefinitely in the country, starting in 2022. This is according... More

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Looking for more room to work from home in Tokyo? This month’s top 5 WFH properties

Here are five spacious and affordable apartments for folks looking for a little more space to work from home or just to have a bit more legroom! We handpicked properties that are at least 35-sqm (377-sqft). Monthly rent for our... More

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Need more space to work from home in Tokyo? This Week’s Top 5 Properties

If you’re looking for more room to work from home or simply want to move into a bigger apartment, today’s feature is for you! In this post, we have selected this week’s five best properties in the Tokyo area that... More

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Looking for More Room to Work From Home in Tokyo? This Week’s Top 5 WFH Properties

If you’re looking for more room to work from home or simply want to move into a bigger apartment, today’s feature is for you! In this post, we have selected five of the best properties in the Tokyo area that... More

Housing Service Blog

When you move in Japan here’s the paperwork you’ll need to do

There are a lot of things you should take care of when moving. Once you’ve figured out the timing, booked your moving company, and cancelled/set up utilities, the next step would be to register your new address. Here are a... More

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Can you live in Tokyo on ¥260,000 a Month? Yes! — Work Here, Live There

Welcome to this installment in the “work here, live there” series. In this series, we pick currently open jobs listed on GaijinPot Jobs and give examples of various apartments that would be a great match in terms of rent, location,... More

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Best commuter neighborhoods for working in Ebisu!

Paths to Japan come in all different forms. Many people have the idea that the only way to move to Japan is through teaching English, but that’s not always the case. Would this job be a good fit? You can... More

Housing Service Blog

How working from home is different in Japan

If you’ve researched living in Japan you’ve probably heard about how tiny apartments are here, and if you already live here you probably have experience living in said tiny apartments. You might even be reading this in one! I know... More

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6 Things I Didn’t Realize I Needed Until I Started to Work From Home

With the stay-at-home order in place and companies also implementing telecommuting procedures, many of us living in Tokyo are finding ourselves spending an awful lot of time at home. I’ve come to realize a few things: Tokyo can feel very... More

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Your rights as a foreign worker in a Japanese company dealing with COVID-19: Ministry of Labor Guidance

Japan’s Ministry of Labor has published guidance for foreign workers employed at Japanese companies to inform them of their rights in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Basically, your rights as a foreign worker are the same as in non-coronavirus... More

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As Coronavirus Spreads, Half of Major Japanese Companies Have Told Employees to Work from Home: Survey

Almost fifty percent of companies responding to a recently conducted survey by the Nikkei newspaper indicated that they have asked employees to work from home either fully or in part, in an effort to help prevent the spread of the... More

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Connecting with Your Community in Japan Through Volunteer Work

If you have a valid visa to live in Japan, you’re considered a resident by the government. But psychologically, that shift in mindset might not happen so readily. Even for those who have lived in Japan for years, the act... More