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Every guide you need to work and live in Japan — organized by topic.

Start here — Is Japan for you?

Understand why Japan is worth considering and get the big picture.

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Why Choose Japan? The Honest Case for Working and Living There

Record numbers of foreigners now build careers in Japan — and the door is opening for Indians. The honest case for choosing Japan, trade-offs included.

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How to Work in Japan from India: The Complete 2026 Guide

Visa routes, in-demand jobs, the India–Japan agreement, and a clear step-by-step path from India to a real job in Japan.

Choose your path

Find the visa route and job field that fits your background.

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SSW Visa Requirements (2026): Who Actually Qualifies

The exact eligibility for Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa — language, skills test, age, and the 16 eligible fields.

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Can You Work in Japan Without a Degree?

Yes — and here's exactly how. The visa route that values skills over diplomas, and what you need instead.

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Which Jobs Are in Demand in Japan for Indian Workers (2026)

The sectors hiring most under the SSW visa — and why India is a fast-growing source of workers for Japan.

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JFT-Basic vs JLPT N4: Which Should You Take?

Both qualify you for the SSW visa — but they differ in format, frequency, and long-term value. Here's how to choose.

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Caregiver & Nursing Jobs in Japan for Indians (2026)

Japan's biggest labour shortage is in care work — and Indian nurses and caregivers are well placed to fill it. Salaries, requirements, and how to apply.

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Japanese for Caregivers: Essential Words & Phrases

The everyday Japanese a care worker actually uses — greetings, the body, daily care, and vital signs — to get you started.

Plan your move

Applications, tests, costs, and what to expect.

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How to Apply for the SSW Visa from India: Step by Step

The full application path from India — choosing a field, passing the tests, finding an employer, and getting your visa.

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How Much Does the SSW Visa Cost from India? (2026 Breakdown)

A realistic, honest cost breakdown — tests, documents, training — and the fees you should refuse to pay.

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JFT-Basic Exam in India: Dates, Centres, Fees & How to Register

Everything an Indian applicant needs to take the JFT-Basic — the test centres, the fee, the format, and how to book.

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How to Write a Japanese Resume (Rirekisho): The Complete Guide for Indians (2026)

A Western CV gets quietly rejected in Japan. Here's the resume that actually works — the rirekisho + shokumu-keirekisho system, section by section, with the mistakes Indians make most.

Money & life in Japan

Salaries, taxes, savings, and what happens when you leave.

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Salaries, Tax & Savings in Japan: A Real Breakdown for 2026

The headline salary is not what lands in your account, and not what you save. Here's the real math — earnings, deductions, costs, and savings — in ¥ and ₹.

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Japan Pension Refund for Indians: Claim Your Lump-Sum Withdrawal (2026)

Leaving Japan? Indians can reclaim a lump-sum pension refund — plus a 20.42% tax most people forget to claim back. Eligibility, amounts, the India–Japan agreement, and how to apply.

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Working at a Japanese Company vs a Foreign/MNC in Japan: Which Is Right for You? (2026)

Pay, hours, job security, and how much Japanese you'll need all change depending on whether you join a Japanese (nikkei) or foreign (gaishikei) company. The honest comparison for Indians.

Study & Japanese

Learn the language you need for work and daily life.

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Learn Hiragana in a Week: A Free Beginner's Guide

Hiragana is the very first thing to master in Japanese. Here's the full chart and a simple 7-day plan to read it confidently.

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Learn Katakana: The Free Chart and How to Read It

Katakana unlocks the thousands of loanwords in everyday Japanese — coffee, convenience store, even your own name. Here's the chart and how to learn it fast.

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JLPT N5 Vocabulary List: The Words You Actually Need (Free)

What the JLPT N5 vocabulary really covers — how many words, which categories matter most, and how to study them for free.

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How to Pass JLPT N5: A Realistic 3–6 Month Roadmap

Zero Japanese to your first JLPT certificate in 3–6 months — the right order to learn things, a weekly rhythm that actually sticks, and the step most beginners skip.

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Anime That Actually Helps You Learn Japanese

"I'll learn Japanese from anime" usually goes nowhere — passive watching teaches almost nothing. Here's the method that actually works, plus the traps to avoid.

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