May 2021
Can my family do side-job in Japan by not employed？
If a foreigner with a family stay visa wants to work part-time, he / she can work by applying for permission to work outside the status of qualification. Generally, it is said that permission is not required for one-off event support or sales of goods or services such as Mercari. There are some side job […]
Can I negotiate salary after Job offer in Japan?
"Can I negotiate salary after the Job offer in Japan?" This is more of a concern to many Non-Japanese people. In conclusion, it is OK depending on the situation, but the compensation package initially presented is rarely improved. Situation that make sense to negotiate Situation that make sense to negotiate is as followings: In case […]
Everything You Need to Know About 'Yukyu' (有給): Paid Leave in Japan Explained
What is "Yukyu"（有給）? In Japan, paid leave is called "yukyu" (有給), which means "paid vacation" or "paid time off." It is a legally required benefit for all employees who have been with their company for at least six months. Yukyu is a key aspect of Japan's labor laws, aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance […]
How can I get good pay rise in Japanese company?
It's important for workers to get good salary increase every year, isn't it? I often hear that Japanese companies cannot get enough salary increases. What about the truth? Looking at the final results of the 2020 spring labor-management negotiations announced by Keidanren on August 3, 2020, the average salary increase rate including regular salary increases […]
Japanese working hours - do you still think Japanese is workaholic?
Do you think Japanese people are still workaholics? It is a long time ago that Japanese people work long hours. Supervisor :"Please go home early on time after work."('_') Employee: "I want to work a little more, can't I continue?"( ;∀;) Supervisor: "No, it's no good. As a general rule, please finish work and return […]
Why do Japanese keep their side jobs secret? A wonder seen from foreigners
A foreigner asked such a simple question. "Why do Japanese people work hard to keep their side jobs secret?" The wonder of keeping side job secret I answered, "In general, many companies in Japan prohibit side businesses." ('Ω') (There is no such law, but …) So he said, "It's against the freedom to choose a […]