WorkSense
WorkSense covers the workplace questions foreign residents in Japan most commonly face — verified by a licensed Social Insurance and Labour Consultant. Free. In plain English.
WorkSense by Small Business Japan
Work in Japan, Made Clear.
Working in Japan involves contracts, rules, and processes that aren't always explained clearly — especially when English is your working language.
WorkSense is a free FAQ resource covering the workplace questions foreign residents in Japan most commonly face. Answers are written in plain English and verified by Tomohiko Narai, a licensed Social Insurance and Labour Consultant (社会保険労務士 Shakai Hoken Romushi).
WorkSense is new, and we're building it as we go. New question categories are added regularly, and we want to hear from you — if there's a situation you've faced at work in Japan and couldn't find a clear answer to, let us know. Your questions help shape what we cover next.
Browse the current categories below, or sign up to be notified when new FAQs are published.
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Labour Contracts & Hiring
Job offers, work rules, trial periods, and what employers can and can't ask you.
Wages & Pay
Minimum wage, pay slips, deductions, and overtime.
Dismissal & Resignation
Notice periods, unfair dismissal, and how to leave a job properly.
Workplace Conditions
Working hours, rest periods, harassment, and health & safety.