Long-term path
Connect school, first job, residence status, and career choices.
STUDY WORK
Study and Work in Japan
Guides for school choice, visa steps, job hunting, workplace culture, and long-term paths. 52 application guides
21 visa nodes
30 career topics
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Study · Applications
Japan Study Application Timeline
Work back 12 months through language school, research student, undergraduate, and graduate routes, including JLPT, EJU, COE, visa timing, tuition, and scholarship checks. 01 Permanent Residence Application: Eligibility, Documents, Review, Denial permanent-residence 02 Leaving or Changing Jobs in Japan Life Admin 03 Workplace Culture in Japan: Trust, Records, and Labor Conditions Study Work 04 Student Part-Time Work Rules in Japan Study 05 Study and Work in Japan: School, Status, Job Hunting, Onboarding, Timeline study 06 Employment Contract and Onboarding Documents in Japan Life Admin 07 Career Path Guide for Working in Japan Work 08 Work Visa Basics in Japan Work
TOPIC MAP
Topic Index
Start from traceable topic nodes instead of scattered posts. 01 06
Study applications
Language school, graduate school, vocational school, scholarships.
02Visa procedures
Status of residence, renewal, change, permission to work.
03Job hunting
Company research, ES, interviews, offers, onboarding.
04Workplace culture
Keigo, meetings, email, reporting, labor rules.
05Part-time work rules
Permission, hours, activity scope, and school rules for students.
QUICK START
Quick Guides
Use these when you need an answer first, then read deeper.Application timeline
Work backward from school, documents, exams, and visa.
Read guideJob-hunt basics
Briefings, research, ES, interviews, and offers.
Read guideWork visa
Common statuses, documents, review points, and changes.
Read guideStudent part-time work
Check permission, hours, activity type, and school rules first.
Read guideREADING PATH
Suggested Reading Path
- Define your status goal
- Build a timeline
- Prepare documents and language
- Move into hiring and visa
- Track school, employer, and official notices
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