Being in another country means you are going to experience a whole new world, where many of the practices are not usually done in your original place. If you are to visit a place somewhere around the globe, one way to enjoy it is by experiencing the life like the locals that inhabits that place. […]
OFW in Japan
How To Apply For A Japan Multiple Entry Visa
A Japan Multiple Entry Visa allows its holder to travel to the country in 30 days for 5 years. When applying for one, you need to remember that there are actually two ways to do this – namely one for self-employed applicants and another for employed applicants. Each one has different requirements so go ahead […]
How To Process Online ePassport Application For Filipinos In Japan
This article explains the process of using online tools for your ePassport application. If you are a Filipino living in Japan whose area of domicile falls under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, or are seeking to apply a passport for the first time (babies born in Japan, for instance), or are planning […]
Requirements and Steps On How TO Get Drivers License In Japan
The steps and documents required from an OFW in application for driver’s license in Japan. Living and working abroad would also mean you have to be practical and independent. From the simplest household chores, driving yourself to work, up to the very dramatic situation of taking care of yourself in time of sickness, they all […]
Guide On How You Can Renew Your Philippine Passport While You Are In Japan
Is it possible to renew your Philippine passport while you are in Japan? Of course, it is and all you have to do is to meet the requirements and pay the appropriate fees. If it’s your first time to renew your passport in the country, here are several guidelines you should keep in mind so […]
How To Report Your Marriage In Japan To The Philippine Embassy
If you are a Filipino living in Japan and have recently tied the knot, you have to report your marriage to the Philippine embassy. This is important so that your marriage will be listed in the Philippine government system. Updating this information as soon as possible will help you avoid future problems with your records. […]
$1.85 Billion Investment From Japan Expected To Generate 250,000 PH Jobs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently arrived home from a fruitful 3-day working visit to Japan with a huge “pasalubong” for the whole country. With his efforts, his trip was able to yield an investment amounting to $1.85 billion from 12 major Japanese companies which is expected to bring thousands of new jobs in the near […]
Japan Offers P66,000 Monthly For Domestic Workers. A Good Deal or Not?
Japan has formally announced that the country is hoping to hire more domestic workers from the Philippines. This news, of course, has been well-received among Filipinos. Plus with a salary worth US $1,500 (that’s approximately Php 66,000) per month, things can really be enticing, especially for those who are seriously considering getting employed overseas. Now […]
Despite Language Barrier, Japan Will Continue To Hire Filipino Nurses
Despite the low percentage of Filipinos who pass the Japanese nursing licensure examination, Japan is determined to seek out more Filipino nurses for training and employment through the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) program. In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Yusuke Tsujikawa, an official of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Economic Partnership […]
Japan May Ease Strict Hiring Rules For Pinoy Health Care Workers
Good news for Filipino health care workers. According to a report by Inquirer, Japanese authorities are “looking into the possibility of relaxing its restrictive hiring rules for Filipino health care workers who would attend to its greying population.” Japanese Foreign Ministry Deputy Press Secretary Masato Ohtaka recently confirmed this, indicating that Japan is hoping to […]