When you apply for a job in Japan or change jobs here, like anywhere else, the employer will offer you a gross salary package. However, though the gross salary package can give you a feel-good factor, would that be enough for your financial planning? Wouldn’t you wonder how much your net income or take-home salary will be? To help you
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The concept of year-end tax adjustments is the same across the world; however, the processes may vary. As a foreigner working in Japan, it’s crucial to understand the Japanese tax rules, including the year-end tax adjustment (Nenmatsu Chosei). What is Nenmatsu Chosei? Nenmatsu Chosei (年末調整 or ねんまつちょうせい) is the annual tax adjustment process in Japan. This tax adjustment for the
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Is Japan a country I should move to as an Information Technology professional? Is it a good destination for software developers? If you had asked these questions 20 years ago, the answer would have been a simple “No.” In those days and earlier, Japan’s reputation was only in the manufacturing and hardware domains. Therefore, it was natural that people working
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“What are the salaries of software developers in Japan,” “Do information technology jobs pay well in Japan?” These are the first questions you would likely ask while exploring the possibility of finding an IT job in Japan. Be sure you read this guide if you are wondering about the salaries of software engineers in Japan. We will also be covering
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Japanese work culture has always been a much-discussed topic among foreigners. Some deeply criticize it, and some admire it. However, the discussions about it show people’s widespread curiosity about Japan’s working environment and practices. It happens very commonly when we come across something that is very different from our experiences; sometimes, we feel shocked and sometimes, we feel admiration. And
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Working in Japan as a software developer is very lucrative for a foreigner. To know why, you can read the article explaining why Japan is a great place for IT professionals. So, if you are looking forward to working in Japan, let us discuss how to find a job as a software engineer or in other areas of the IT
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Japan is a great place to start a business for foreigners because of the size of the economy, business stability, the void created by the aging population, and governmental support and reforms to encourage new businesses. In this guide, we will discuss all the nitty-gritty of establishing your company to do business in Japan as a foreigner. However, before we
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If you are new to Japan, the first thing you may say is that etiquette is etiquette. What’s so special about Japanese business etiquette, and why should I care? Well, you are not much off the mark. In today’s global village, there is a lot of cultural mix, especially how we conduct business. However, some things stay unique in different
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Japanese employers tend to depend heavily on recruiting agencies or “Head Hunters” for their hiring needs. So, if you are looking for a job in Japan, it will be very helpful to know about the types of recruiters and how to use a recruiter effectively. With the advent of the internet and smartphones, job searches have become quite easy, but
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When you apply for a job at companies based in Japan, you might see the instructions about what type of resume you must submit. This may surprise some foreigners, but it’s crucial to know about writing and submitting Japanese-style resumes to apply for a job in Japan. This article will discuss two types of resumes used in Japan: the traditional
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