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While studying in Japan or South Korea, international students may receive notices about taxes, health insurance, pension contributions, electricity, water, gas or mobile phone bills. If they do not understand the contents, check the payment deadlines or ignore the notices, they may encounter difficulties in meeting their payment obligations. This guide explains how to identify notices, check the information, determine which organisation to contact and keep the necessary documents. 1. GUIDANC...

For many international students in Japan, South Korea and other countries, part-time work is an important way to help cover living expenses. However, accepting a job without checking the recruitment information carefully can result in financial losses, unpaid wages or even involvement in illegal activities. Before accepting a job, look out for these seven warning signs. 1. Being asked to pay fees before starting work Recruiters may ask applicants to pay job placement fees, reservation fees or...

Studying and working in Japan is an important opportunity to gain knowledge, experience and income. However, a single careless decision can have serious consequences for your studies, employment and future. Here are 10 things that international students and technical intern trainees should be particularly careful to avoid when living in Japan. 1. Never abandon your studies or leave your job without following the proper procedures If you encounter difficulties, speak to your school, host co...

Before going to Japan to study, international students need to prepare not only their documents, finances and Japanese language skills, but also learn how to deal with emergencies that may arise in everyday life. When something goes wrong in a foreign country, knowing whom to call, where to seek help and what to do first can help you protect yourself and get assistance in time. 1. Being involved in an accident or facing a life-threatening emergency In Japan, call 119 for an ambulance or the f...

When children go overseas to study or work, receiving money from them can make parents feel happy and reassured. It may show that their child is earning an income, thinking of the family and wanting to share the results of their hard work. However, the amount of money a child sends home does not necessarily mean that their life abroad is going well. Parents should look beyond the money and consider their child’s health, studies, work, daily living costs and ability to support themselves. 1. W...

Some technical intern trainees in Japan may become dissatisfied with their current job because the work is demanding, the income is lower than expected, or someone offers them another job with “higher pay”. In some cases, a trainee may leave their placement without informing the relevant organisation and start working somewhere else. This can be extremely risky. Once a trainee leaves their placement and starts working outside the permitted conditions, they may put themselves in a much more di...