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New to Japan and Paying 20.42% Income Tax? A Six-Month Training Contract May Still Qualify for Review

Why a new employee in Japan may see 20.42% income tax, when a six-month training contract does not settle tax residency, and how to request a payroll review and refund.

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When Can You Lose Your Status of Residence in Japan?

Expiration, missed re-entry deadlines and revocation are different ways a person may lose the ability to remain in Japan under the same status.

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Leaving Japan Temporarily: Special Re-entry Permission vs. Regular Re-entry Permission

If you leave Japan temporarily, the re-entry deadline matters. Learn the difference between special re-entry and regular re-entry permission.

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Changed Jobs or Resigned in Japan? The 14-Day Immigration Notification Rule

Foreign residents in several work and study statuses must notify Immigration within 14 days after resignation, job change, or other affiliation changes.

2026.10.15

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Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident and Spouse of Japanese National: What Is the Difference?

These residence statuses generally have no occupational restrictions, but their legal basis, period of stay, and stability are different.

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Dependent Status in Japan: 28-Hour Work Rule and Changing to a Work Status

What people on Dependent status can do, how the 28-hour work limit works, and when a change to a work status is needed.

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Student Status in Japan: 28-Hour Work Rule and What Happens After Graduation

How the 28-hour work rule works for international students and what immigration procedures are needed after graduation.

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Specified Skilled Worker (i): Technical Intern Training, Job Changes and Test Exemptions

The basics of Specified Skilled Worker (i), including transition from Technical Intern Training and rules when changing employers.

2026.10.15

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Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services: Jobs, Job Changes and Renewal

A practical guide to the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, including eligible work and job-change notifications.

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Which Statuses of Residence Allow You to Work in Japan?

Some statuses allow only specified work, some generally prohibit work, and some have no occupational restrictions. Here is the basic map.

2026.10.15

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