Your taxes in Japan are collected in a number of ways. Some are deducted from your pay, others you have to pay yourself. The taxes you are obliged to pay vary for each individual depending on: your ...

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Rainy season or tsuyu is a month filled with battling mold and drying clothes indoors. Here's how to survive the rainy season in Japan. Use your aircon’s dehumidifying mode. Japanese apartments, ...

Renewing your visa in Japan? Learn how to apply in person or online, what documents you need and how to avoid common mistakes ...

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Check out the latest job openings in this week's Top Jobs in Japan featuring roles in teaching, tourism, sales and more.

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