Japan’s New Recruitment Harassment Rules: What Employers Need to Know
A significant change to Japan’s recruitment rules took effect on 1 October 2026.
Do You Need a Local Entity to Expand Overseas? A Guide to EOR for Japanese Companies
Learn how Japanese companies can hire employees overseas without immediately establishing a local entity, and when an Employer of Record (EOR) may support international expansion.
What Is Business-Level Japanese? Is JLPT N2 Enough to Work in Japan?
In practice, we find that N2 is an important tipping point for many foreign professionals, providing a strong enough foundation to understand context and communicate effectively in many workplace situations.
Case Study: We Solved a Problem That Was Delaying New Hires Before Their First Day in Japan
What happens when a successful hire cannot secure accommodation? This Japan case study highlights how housing challenges can become onboarding challenges, affecting both employee experience and business productivity, and how proactive support helped remove a critical barrier to success.
Japan Is Opening Its Doors to Foreign Businesses But Are Companies Ready for the Workforce Challenge?
Today, Japan is actively reshaping its investment environment to attract overseas businesses, innovation, and global talent.
Japan’s New ¥30M Business Manager Visa Rule: Why EOR Is the Smart Entry Strategy
Japan is proposing significant changes to its Business Manager Visa in October 2025. The new requirements are expected to raise capital thresholds and strengthen compliance checks, potentially impacting how foreign entrepreneurs establish businesses in the country.