Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Working in Tokyo
With little more than 1% of Japan’s population composed of immigrants, the country’s foreign workers are few in number, but it doesn’t feel that way in Tokyo. There’s a thriving... read more
Working Hours
Standard working hours in Japan are 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, but this has little bearing on the hours people actually work. The salaryman is expected to show his dedication to... read more
Finding Work
Tokyo offers a wealth of job opportunities but strict visa requirements and the language barrier mean it isn’t always easy to find work. Most foreigners who work in the city had a job to... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
Opportunities for voluntary and charitable work are relatively limited for non-Japanese speakers. Websites for groups such as Foreign Executive Women in Japan (FEW), the only... read more
Working As A Freelancer Or Contractor
Many foreigners freelance in fields such as journalism, teaching and IT. But the usual catch applies: you need a valid work visa. There is no specific freelance work visa so many people... read more
Employment Contracts
Employment contracts operate in much the same way as any western country, but the offer letter can have its quirks. To the consternation of many westerners, offer letters are sometimes... read more
Labour Law
Employees in Japanese companies are covered by a variety of legal standards. The working week is legally described as eight hours a day, up to a maximum of 40 hours a week. However,... read more
Changing Jobs
Changing jobs used to be stigmatised in Japan. The goal was to secure work with a good company and stay there until retirement, gradually inching your way up the corporate ladder. Such... read more
