Find your path to Japan
Discover real career patterns from verified employment cases. Filter by industry, role, city, and degree to find what fits you.
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Study in Japan
English-taught degree programs with scholarship pathways to professional careers.
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Free calculators to plan your Japan career path with real data.
HSP Point Calculator
Calculate your Highly Skilled Professional points. 70+ points = 3-year path to PR. 80+ points = 1-year path.
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Compare net income and purchasing power across Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Nagoya after tax and rent.
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Find which visa category fits your background: work visa, student visa, or skilled worker track.
Find your visaPR Timeline Estimator
Estimate your path to Permanent Residency based on visa type, points, and residency duration.
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From classroom to career in Japan
Japan's international workforce is growing faster than ever. Here's what the data shows.
A growing opportunity
The foreign workforce grew 11.7% year-over-year, reaching a record high for the 13th consecutive year. 371,000 companies now employ international talent.
MHLW, October 2025
Professional paths expanding
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa holders grew by 56,000 in a single year. Specified Skilled Worker visas surged to 284,000, up from near zero in 2019.
Immigration Services Agency, 2024
No lottery, no luck needed
Unlike the US H-1B system (25% lottery), Japan awards work visas based on qualification. Meet the requirements, get the visa. High-skilled professionals with 80+ HSP points can apply for permanent residency in just 1 year.
Immigration Control Act