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The myth about needing N2 Japanese to work in Japan is shattered. The Tokutei Ginou visa offers an accessible alternative with the JLPT N3 language proficiency test. Learn more about the Japan work visa 2025 and how to navigate the application process.

The job offer looks perfect, but it's exactly what makes it dangerous. Ahmad from Jakarta learned the hard way when he lost 3 months' salary and nearly got deported. He thought he was doing everything right, but the reality was far from perfect. Here are 7 specific warning signs to watch out for when considering a job offer in Japan.

From visa applications to salary ranges, what does it take to make the move to Japan as an Indonesian? And is it really worth it?

Avoid costly mistakes when buying property in Japan as a foreigner. Learn about the hidden dangers and how to stay safe. Get reliable information and insights to help you navigate Japan's property market.

The headlines about Japanese houses selling for $1 are technically true but somewhat misleading. ¥1 houses exist — typically in the most depopulated rural areas, sometimes literally given away by municipalities. But the more interesting ...

The onsen bath is one of Japan’s most beloved cultural institutions — and one of the easiest places for foreign visitors to inadvertently cause offense without meaning to. Most Japanese onsen-goers are forgiving of foreign visitors...

The most effective Japanese language school in existence has no tuition fees, no formal curriculum, and no office hours. It’s the everyday life of a small Japanese town — the vegetable stand where the owner asks if you want the dai...

Japan’s reputation for being expensive is, in 2026, significantly outdated — at least outside of central Tokyo. The yen has remained weak against major currencies, the structural cost of rural living is extraordinarily low, and the...

Japan’s mountains have been places of spiritual practice for over a thousand years. The same volcanic activity that produces the country’s hot springs also shaped its sacred geography — peaks considered homes of gods, river v...

The short answer is yes — foreigners can buy property in Japan without restriction. There is no requirement to be a resident, no limit on foreign ownership, and no additional tax burden placed on non-Japanese buyers. Japan is, in this re...