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Japan Wants Two Resumes, Not One. Here's How to Write Both.

Japan runs on two application documents, not one. Here is what 履歴書 and 職務経歴書 each do, and how to build both before hiring restarts in September.

Work Report: Retail Triples, Tech Holds Flat

Job List: Sponsorship on the Table

You're Paying Residence Tax Anyway. Here's How to Get Something Back.

Work Report: Tech Rebounds, Gaming Retreats

Job List: The Expansion Desks

Your Japanese Payslip Takes a Third of Your Pay. Here's Where It Goes.

Gross and take-home are two different numbers in Japan. Here is every deduction between them, and what your offer is actually worth.

Work Report: Consulting Climbs, Factories Cool

Job List: Foot in the Door