Many foreign nationals live in apartments in Japan. Apartment living offers you great opportunities for interaction within the community, but there are some general customs you should know. This column explains the basic rules of apartment living.

After settling into your new place in Japan, remember to register at the local city or ward office. In this column, you can learn when and how to complete the registration, things to bring with you, as well as what to do when you’re unsure about whether you’ll be able to handle the process on your own.

Japanese public manners prioritize the consideration of others, especially when sharing the same space. In this column, we will explain train etiquette while on board.

The type of Japanese work visa for foreign IT engineers is "Technical/Humanities/International Services". How many years will this visa allow them to work in Japan?

The public pension system requires monthly payments to receive benefits in the event of disability, death, old age, or other risks. All residents of Japan, including foreigners, between the ages of 20 and 60 (for Employees' Pension Insurance, employees under the age of 70 are also subject to the obligation to join the system), are obligated to participate in the Japanese public pension system. The "Social Security Agreement" was established to prevent foreigners from being forced to pay double premiums for insurance in their own countries and to ensure their eligibility for pension benefits. This article explains the "Social Security Agreement".

Negotiating salary is not a taboo when trying to get a job in a Japanese company. However, the unique social and cultural background of Japan has a significant impact on the general practice of salary negotiation. This article explains the basics of salary negotiation with Japanese companies.

Housing is one of the most important factors for a safe and healthy life in Japan. Will your company provide you with company housing or help you find a place to live? Have you ever discussed your concerns about finding housing with your HR department?

Many people have the image that living in Tokyo is expensive. However, due to the weak yen in recent years, Tokyo and Osaka have become "very cost-effective cities" among the world's major cities. How much would it cost to live alone in Tokyo, where the cost of living is the highest in Japan?

Continued from 15. Why so many choose to live and work in Japan–other than money (Part 1)

Have you ever wondered about the intricacies of job interviews in Japan? In this column, we will highlight key aspects that interviewers focus on when conducting interviews with foreigners.

Continued from Questions Frequently Asked at Interviews Part1

Regardless of the country or company you work for, salary is probably an important factor for many of you. The salary level for IT engineers in Japan is on average a bit lower compared to other developed countries. However, in the case of Japan, although the salary is lower, the cost of living is much lower than countries like the U.S.A. or Canada, allowing for comfortable lifestyles for many. But did you know that when asking why foreigners choose to live and work in Japan, most mention reasons other than money? Let’s take a look at why so many choose to live and work in Japan together!

Interviews in Japan do not only revolve around skills and experiences; personality and mindset is an important factor in the recruitment process. Here are some questions that foreigners are frequently asked at interviews. Use them as a reference when preparing for your interview!

A new feature that allows users to download a Japanese resume template and a sample from their profile page. Go to your profile and download the template! https://yaaay.jp/mypage/profile/edit/basic-information/#Resume In order to help you make good use of this feature, which has been requested by many users, we will briefly explain how to write a Japanese resume.

Many job seekers think that filling their skills and points of appeal in their profiles is good enough. However, since resumes are read carefully by hiring managers at Japanese companies, it is very important that the information you want to convey in your resume is well written. Here are a few very basic points to keep in mind when writing a resume.

A message arrived from a company you applied for! Thrilled, you checked the message, but it was all in Japanese, and you could not understand what it said. In this article, we will explain what you should do in such a situation and what you should pay attention to in your communication.

When you register with Yaaay and find a job that you like, be sure to be well prepared in advance so that you can promptly fill out your profile and resume and apply for the position. The following are some of the things you should prepare as you first start using Yaaay.

Japan has social insurance systems. In principle, everybody residing in Japan must take part in the medical insurance and pension insurance system. There are four kinds of insurance systems; - Health Insurance - Occupational Injury Insurance - Unemployment Insurance - Employees' Pension Insurance In this article, we will explain about Health Insurance.

Although fixed overtime (固定残業) pay and deemed overtime (みなし残業) pay are strictly different, they are often used interchangeably even among Japanese people. It can be understood that they are synonymous, especially when written in the terms and conditions of a job offer. *Be sure to reconfirm the conditions before accepting a job offer. In this article, we call it "deemed overtime pay" and explain what it is.

In short, yes it does. But please make sure to read this article because there are some procedures that you have to take care of to get your VISA.

Having trouble passing the application screening process? This can be very discouraging and frustrating. However, with a few changes, your chances of going from the application screening process to an interview may be much higher. Here is one of a few tips to check when you are having trouble passing the application screening.

You applied for a job 3 days ago. Although you check the messages every day, you have not received a reply from the company yet. In this situation, you may feel uneasy and wonder if this means that you have already been rejected. However, there are things you need to understand about the characteristics of Japanese companies before giving up on an application.