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Can I get a Work Visa in Japan with 5 years experience in Cybersecurity and an Associate Degree?

I am set to gradute at August of this year with an Associate Degree in Computer Technologies. I also have 5 years of documented experience related to my field and necessary certifications which are in ...
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I'm an American with Japanese permanent residence living and working in Japan. I also want to do remote work with a US firm. What must I do re: taxes?

I am an American with a permanent visa living and working in Japan. I am planning on also taking on an American remote job and having the salary go to my American bank account. Currently, my Japanese ...
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Working remotely for a foreign company while a student in Japan: dealing with Japanese taxes

I'm going to start graduate school in Japan soon, and there is a remote job that I might take, which I will bring to Japan. I understand that there's a debate about whether this constitutes work, but ...
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What can I do about the Japan Immigration policy on long term residents not getting a passport stamp?

If you live in Japan as a mid- to long-term visa holder with the latest visa about granted 1 year or earlier, then you know that the Japanese Immigration Bureau no longer stamps your passport with a ...
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Frequency of short stays in Japan

For a short stay in Japan (90 days or less) no visa is needed, only proof that the stay will be shorter than 90 days is required. During this time, work in Japan is not permitted, but what about ...
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