日本フィールド図鑑 · No. 001–054
The paperwork. The practicalities. The unwritten rules.
英語教師JOB-ENGLISH
ALT dispatch, eikaiwa chains, JET, and direct-hire school roles. Low Japanese bar, modest pay bands, wide sponsor availability.
テック職JOB-TECH
Engineering, product, and data roles across gaishikei, startups, and domestic firms. English-only posts exist; N2 opens the full market.
雇用形態JOB-CONTRACT
Seishain, keiyaku, gyomu-itaku, and haken: the four employment archetypes, what each protects, and what each costs you.
職場の掟JOB-CULTURE
The unwritten operating system: deemed overtime, ho-ren-so reporting, nemawashi consensus, and the two-resume application.
求人探しJOB-SEARCH
English boards, Japanese boards, recruiters, and Hello Work — where foreigner-friendly roles surface, and listing red flags.
高度専門職1号ロHSP-TECH-1B
Points-based preferential status for advanced engineers and specialists, unlocking permanent residency in as little as one year.
技術・人文知識・国際業務ENG-HUM-INTL
The standard work visa for engineers, marketers, translators, and other degree-level roles — free to change employers.
経営・管理VISA-BIZMGR
Found or run a company in Japan — with ¥5M capital (or staff), a real office, and a plan.
特定活動 (デジタルノマド)VISA-NOMAD
Work remotely for foreign employers for up to 6 months — no extension, no sponsor, strict gates.
日本人の配偶者等SPOUSE-JP
Residence for spouses (and children) of Japanese nationals — with unrestricted work rights.
永住者PR-EIJU
Indefinite residence with no renewals and no work limits — earned through years of clean conduct and contributions.
ビザCAT-02
Language schools, universities, and the 28-hour work rule.
ビザCAT-02
One year of work and travel for partner countries — no sponsor needed.
ビザCAT-02
Registering your address within 14 days of moving in.
ビザCAT-02
When to renew, what paperwork, and switching status.
所得税TAX-SHOTOKU
Withholding, year-end adjustment, and when you must file yourself — plus a live take-home simulator.
税金CAT-03
Why year two in Japan always feels more expensive.
年金TAX-NENKIN
Kokumin vs kosei pension, what you pay, and getting contributions back when you leave.
健康保険TAX-KENPO
Shakai vs national health cover, the 30% copay, and the cap that saves you in a crisis.
賃貸HOUSE-RENT
Search, view, apply, and sign — how the rental pipeline works for foreign residents.
初期費用HOUSE-COST
Deposit, key money, agency, guarantor — why signing costs 4–6 months of rent, and how to shrink it.
引越し・ライフラインHOUSE-MOVE
Electricity, gas, water, internet — in the order that gets the lights on first.
英語対応CAT-05
Finding doctors and what to bring to an appointment.
英語対応CAT-05
Opening an account as a new resident.
英語対応CAT-05
SIMs, eSIMs, and home internet for newcomers.
観光CAT-06
Shinkansen, IC cards, and when a rail pass pays off.
観光CAT-06
What each region is known for, in one page each.
観光CAT-06
Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, and Takao starter picks.
電車マナーCIVIC-TRANSIT
Manner mode, backpacks, priority seats, and the east-west escalator split.
近隣マナーCIVIC-HOME
Shoes off at the genkan, silence after nine, and garbage sorted like a science.
温泉・銭湯CIVIC-BATH
Wash seated, rinse fully, towel on head — the communal bath, done right.
飲食マナーCIVIC-DINE
No tipping, chopstick taboos that matter, and the tray that runs the register.
路上マナーCIVIC-STREET
No eating on the move, no smoking outside booths, and red lights that mean it.
贈答・名刺・謝罪CIVIC-GIFT
Omiyage arithmetic, two-handed meishi, and the three depths of the bow.
銀行口座BANK-ACCOUNT
Newcomer starting points, English-language options, required documents, and name matching.
クレジットカードBANK-CARDS
First-card starting points, credit screening, debit alternatives, and repayment settings.
振込・海外送金BANK-TRANSFER
Account details, exchange-rate spreads, recipient fees, and checks before sending money.
携帯電話MOBILE-PLAN
Compare English-friendly providers, shop-based carriers, and lower-cost online plans.
携帯電話MOBILE-SETUP
Documents, payment methods, SIM and eSIM activation, and getting a phone before a bank account.
携帯電話MOBILE-MNP
Keep your Japanese number with MNP, avoid service gaps, and settle the final phone bill.
東京CAT-06
Pair temple streets and small neighborhood restaurants with museums, gardens, and the city's contemporary side. Plan by district rather than crossing Tokyo for every stop.
京都CAT-06
Explore temple districts, garden traditions, and Kyoto's food culture. Pick one area per day and leave the busiest routes for quieter hours.
大阪CAT-06
Make room for Osaka's casual food, canal-side neighborhoods, and a museum or castle stop between meals.
富士五湖CAT-06
Explore the Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji through lakeside walks, local noodles, and viewpoints. Clear mountain views are a bonus, not a guarantee.
北海道CAT-06
Choose a base: Sapporo and Otaru for food and city outings, or an inland area for flowers, mountains, and snow. Hokkaido is too large to treat as a single day trip.
長野CAT-06
Use Nagano city or Matsumoto as a base for temples, castle-town streets, soba, and mountain excursions. The prefecture rewards separate trips rather than one rushed circuit.
奈良CAT-06
Go beyond a quick park visit: combine monumental temples with Naramachi streets, local food, or an overnight stay. Southern Nara and Yoshino deserve their own travel time.
広島CAT-06
Balance a thoughtful visit to the peace memorial sites with Hiroshima's food and a separate Miyajima outing. Allow time to absorb what you see.
福岡CAT-06
Use Fukuoka city for food, waterfront walks, and a Dazaifu day trip. Add the wider prefecture only after leaving room for relaxed meals.
沖縄CAT-06
Start with Naha and a realistic main-island route, or choose a separate island stay. Beaches, crafts, and Ryukyuan history deserve more than a rushed island-hopping checklist.
交通CAT-10
Reading routes, tapping in and out, bus fares, and knowing when an extra ticket is needed.
交通CAT-10
Taxi ranks, GO and Uber, fares, pickup points, and the limits of private-car ride-sharing.
交通CAT-10
Physical and digital cards, before-arrival setup, top-ups, acceptance, and important exceptions.
交通CAT-10
Prepare cards, cash, route options, and connectivity before arrival, then choose the right airport connection.
