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Unemployment Insurance Japan for Foreigners: Eligibility Requirements, Benefit Amounts, and Claim Process
Unemployment insurance Japan for foreigners is the safety net most people don’t think about until they need it. Losing your job in Japan means two urgent problems at once: income and visa status. Unemployment Insurance (雇用保険 / Koyou Hoken) exists to help with the first — but most foreign workers don’t realize they’ve been enrolled…
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Shakai Hoken for Foreign Employees in Japan: Enrollment Requirements, Costs, and Employer Obligations
Shakai hoken for foreign employees in Japan is mandatory from day one, even if HR never explains why. If you’re starting a new job in Japan, shakai hoken (社会保険) will come up fast — usually on your first day when HR hands you a stack of forms. Social insurance enrollment for foreign employees in Japan…
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Part-Time Work Japan Student Visa: 28 Hour Weekly Limit, New 2026 Rules, and Arubaito Restrictions
Part-time work Japan student visa rules are stricter than most students realize before their first shift. Your student visa gets you through the door of a Japanese university. It does not get you behind the counter of a convenience store. Before you take a single paid shift — whether that’s washing dishes, tutoring English, or…