As we all battle a virus that’s everyone’s problem, we are also learning for the first time or remembering all the safety nets we have prepared for each other as a society. Whether the misfortunes are personal and acute, or widespread and unavoidable like in this pandemic, there are many benefits and help we can…
As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on life and work, governments are coming up with ways to support citizens through the difficult times. In Japan, the government will give a flat (as of now, one time payment) of ¥100,000 ($930) per person. Foreigners legally living in Japan can also receive this government benefit. The ¥100,000…
by Zoria Petkoska The Novel Coronavirus pandemic is disrupting every facet of life around the globe, and humanity is scrambling to react and adapt our fragile systems. Japan is behind countries like its neighbours China and South Korea, as well as countries in Europe, both in covid-19 cases but also in taking measures to contain…
Special skilled residence status (特定技能, tokutei gino) has been newly established since April 2019. Many foreigners have a great opportunity to get a job in Japan. Special skills seminar photo-ac.com/ We have prepared a recommended seminar for foreigners who want to acquire special skilled visa and work as a full-time employee in Japan. Please feel…
Here’s a not-so-surprising fact: I hate having to renew my visa. This is a sentiment that resonates with every single foreign resident living in Japan under a visa. The only consolation is that we know that we don’t have to visit this place until we have to renew that visa. Therefore, the worst case scenario…
One of the industries in Japan that suffers severe labor shortage is the nursing home care sector. It is at the same time a sector that only keeps expanding, with no shortage of customers in the quickly aging nation that is Japan. This translates into many job offers with stable income available for both Japanese…
Special skilled residence status (特定技能, tokutei gino) is a great opportunity for all foreigners currently living inside and outside Japan, wishing to have a stable job, and to eventually settle down in this most developed country of Asia. This status of residence has only been put into effect since this April (2019), but it has made a…
by Zoria Petkoska Even the hardcore city-lovers have days when the urban jungle is suffocating, overwhelming, energy-draining enemy. It makes a lot of us think about ditching city life for more comfort, but ultimately we are scared of the unknown. And the city is our playground and we play well on most days. Photo by…
Despite never having met Brad, there was almost an expected sense of familiarity before meeting. I knew we shared some kind of common background hailing from the same alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin; his firm Texan handshake and relaxed demeanor only served to confirm my expectations. He suggested a Japanese restaurant within…
On June 10th the government held a meeting with relevant ministries and agencies on the issue of accepting new foreign workers and indicated additional measures for improving the working environment. The main concern is avoiding the urban areas concentration of people with the new status of residence ‘category 1 specified skills’ which began this April.…
