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How Much Can International Students Earn in Japan?
There is no single monthly number that applies to every student. Pay depends on location, job type, Japanese ability and — most importantly — the hours you are…
JAPAN IRL GUIDE COLLECTION
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Practical guides for your first weeks in Japan — setup, phones, apps, work basics and everyday systems.
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Best Job Websites in Japan for Foreigners: How to Search Smarter
Do not rely on one “foreigner job site.” In Japan, the best source depends on whether you want a normal Japanese-company role, a part-time job, an international-company role…
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Part-Time Jobs in Tokyo Without Japanese: Realistic Options
Possible, but narrower than most newcomers hope. Your best odds are roles where English or another language is genuinely useful, or where your technical/professional skill matters more than…
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Part-Time Jobs in Japan for International Students: What to Know
Part-time work can be a good way to earn money and learn how Japan works, but permission, hours and school attendance come first.Quick AnswerPart-time work can be a…
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What to Wear in Tokyo in August
Dress for heat, humidity, walking and aggressive indoor air conditioning. In Tokyo, August style is often less about a perfect outfit and more about surviving the commute comfortably.Quick…
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How to Survive Summer in Japan
Do not try to “push through” Tokyo summer. Change your routine: shade, parasol, portable cooling, air conditioning, hydration and fewer unnecessary outdoor walks at the hottest time of…
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Moving to Japan Checklist for Foreigners
Split your move into three lists: official procedures, communications and payments, and making the apartment physically livable.Quick AnswerSplit your move into three lists: official procedures, communications and payments,…
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What to Buy When You First Move to Japan
Buy what prevents immediate problems first: bedding, basic cleaning, drain filters, laundry/humidity items and only the kitchen tools you will use.Quick AnswerBuy what prevents immediate problems first: bedding,…
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Best SIM and eSIM Options for Foreigners Living in Japan
For long-term life in Japan, choose based on whether you need a Japanese phone number, monthly data, support language and easy cancellation — not just the cheapest headline…
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Essential Apps for Living in Japan
For everyday life, start with messaging, maps/transit, payments, shopping and entertainment. You do not need 30 “Japan apps” on day one.Quick AnswerFor everyday life, start with messaging, maps/transit,…