Health Insurance Free Medical Care for Your Kids! How to Use Japan’s Subsidy Program
TheChild Medical Expense Subsidy Programprovides financial assistance for medical expenses incurred when a child is inj...
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Working rules Early Arrival for Morning Meetings – Unpaid Overtime of Approx. 11 Million Yen to Be Paid
In Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture, a supplementary budget proposal has been submitted to the town council to pay a total o...
Tax Is Commuting Allowance Taxable or Non-Taxable? Explanation of Limits and Rules
The "commuting allowance" provided by companies to employees is treated differently depending on the amount granted—either taxable or non-taxable.
Working rules Does Paid Leave Expire? Understanding Its Validity and Carryover Rules
Paid leave is an important system that helps employees rest and recharge so they can perform at their best.
Working rules What is a 3-Day Weekend Work System?
Most companies in Japan still follow a 5-day workweek, but more big companies are starting to test a 4-day workweek.
Health Insurance Health Checkups in Japan: A Simple Guide for Workers
Companies are legally required to provide health checkups for their employees. There are different types of checkups, a...
Social Security Starting April 2025: Shorter Waiting Period for Unemployment Benefits
If you quit voluntarily, you will not receive unemployment benefits immediately.
Tax Tax Refund Process at the Year-End
The year-end tax adjustment is a procedure to correct any excess or deficit in income tax withholding from your salary or bonuses.
Salary A Clear Guide to Japan’s Bonus System
In this post, we’ll break down how bonuses work in Japan, including payment timing, average amounts, and deductions like taxes and social insurance.
Social Security Everything You Need to Know About Health Insurance Card
A health insurance card, often used for medical expense procedures at hospitals and as an official ID.
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